Professional Development

The California Teachers Association offers statewide conferences designed to provide knowledge and skills for members as they go about the work of the Organization.  Over the years, CTA has been recognized for its excellent leadership and professional development training programs.  When you attend a CTA conference, you receive vital information and perspective from some of the best content experts and thought leaders in public education in the state that you can immediately apply to your role as an educator and local leader. Learn about all the CTA Conferences and Register On-line.

CTA’s New Educator Weekend is a new conference for CTA members. Participants will be educators in their first five years in the profession. The New Educator Weekend has everything that new educators need in their first years with sessions and electives concentrating on:

• Classroom Management – Creating a productive and inspiring learning environment
• Navigating IEP’s and Special Education Areas
• What I wish I knew my first years of teaching
• Working with colleagues, administration and parents
• Common Core, State Standards, Assessments and Pedagogy
• Teaching is a Career
• Resources and Programs available to members

Date: December 14-16, 2018 | Location: Sheraton, San Diego | Register Online

The Issues Conference provides an opportunity for educators from rural, urban, and ESP local areas, throughout the state, to learn, share, strategize and unite together to determine the future of public education. As members with diverse interests and multiple perspectives, don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with fellow educators, reenergize your skillset and help strategize solutions to confront the challenges we are facing together.

Date: January 18-20, 2019 | Location: Tropicana, Las Vegas, Nevada | Register Online

The CTA Good Teaching Conferences continue to support excellent teaching and learning practices for classroom teachers via peer-to-peer instruction. Offering a variety of diverse workshops focused on curriculum content areas for K-12 teachers, the conferences provide opportunities for professional development and offer time to network and share ideas with colleagues and experts in the field of education. Join us on Friday for two newly updated and timely pre-conferences.

Come and learn from experts in your field, share your ideas, expand your knowledge and network with your colleagues. Register now and join us at the Fairmont San Jose for this exciting and informative professional development opportunity.

• Choose from more than 80 sessions designed to support excellent teaching and learning practices for classroom teachers.
• Topics cover Common Core, Classroom Management, Technology, Student Motivation, Musical Innovation, Fitness, ELL, Special Education and so much more.
• Visit the vendor and exhibitor showcase for the latest in classroom materials, tools, technology and learning aids.

Date: February 1-3, 2019 | Location: Fairmont Hotel, San Jose | Register Online

CTA/NEA-Retired and its members is a strong voice for education retirees in state and local policymaking. If you are retired or are considering retirement in the next few years, you will benefit from this conference. You will learn how to stay connected, be protected and enjoy great benefits.

Date: February 28-March 1, 2019 | Location: Fairmont, San Jose | Register Online

This conference will capture the essence in CTA’s Mission Statement: to ensure that the dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected and to secure a more equitable and democratic society.

This unique conference offers dynamic speakers and more than 40 workshops to provide all CTA members with a greater understanding of the issues of diversity, equity and social justice.

Main Conference Highlights

Welcome and Entertainment – Friday Evening
The opening general session will begin on Friday evening and will feature opening remarks and the Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee Forum. Take advantage of the opportunity to network with conference attendees and CTA officers.

Workshops of Interest – Saturday and Sunday
The Conference Planning Committee has arranged four workshop time slots, three on Saturday and one on Sunday morning. These workshops will cover topics of special interest in promoting diversity, social justice, reducing racism, addressing women’s issues and training on how to withstand attacks on public education. In all, you will be able to choose from nearly 40 workshops.

Human Rights Awards – Saturday Dinner
The CTA Human Rights Awards are presented annually to honor individuals who have distinguished themselves in the advancement and protection of the human and civil rights of CTA members and students.

Date: March 1-3, 2019  | Location: Fairmont, San Jose | Register Online

• Classroom Management – Creating a productive and inspiring learning environment 
• Navigating IEP’s and Special Education Areas 
• What I wish I knew my first years of teaching 
• Working with colleagues, administration and parents 
• Common Core, State Standards, Assessments and Pedagogy 
• Teaching is a Career 
• Student Loan Forgiveness Programs for Educators 
• Resources and Programs from CTA available to members

Date: March 8-10, 2019 | Location: Hyatt San Francisco Airport | Register Online

The CTA Good Teaching Conferences continue to support excellent teaching and learning practices for classroom teachers via peer-to-peer instruction. Offering a variety of diverse workshops focused on curriculum content areas for K-12 teachers, the conferences provide opportunities for professional development and offer time to network and share ideas with colleagues and experts in the field of education. Join us on Friday for two newly updated and timely pre-conferences.

Come and learn from experts in your field, share your ideas, expand your knowledge and network with your colleagues. Register now and join us at the Hyatt Regency Orange County for this exciting and informative professional development opportunity.

• Choose from more than 80 sessions designed to support excellent teaching and learning practices for classroom teachers.
• Topics cover Common Core, Classroom Management, Technology, Student Motivation, Musical Innovation, Fitness, ELL, Special Education and so much more.
• Visit the vendor and exhibitor showcase for the latest in classroom materials, tools, technology and learning aids.

Date: March 22-24, 2019 | Location: Hyatt Regency, Orange County  | Register Online

The conference is devoted to enhancing CTA members’ understanding and appreciation of the issues of diversity and equity and is open to all CTA members. Attendees are able to choose from a wide variety of workshops that provide practical ideas that can be incorporated in the classroom and school setting. The workshops will also provide participants with more knowledge of issues facing our ethnic minority communities and how to advocate for change.

Date: April 5-7, 2019 | Location: San Jose Hilton | Register Online