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.

This spring conference will highlight advocacy accomplishments and various aspects of keeping our members engaged in the process of being the strongest local chapter possible. For more information on CCA, please visit the CCA website.

Date: April 26-28, 2019 | Location: Hilton/Irvine Orange County Airport Hotel | Register Online

CTA's top policy-making body is the State Council of Education. Meeting four times a year, the council's nearly 800 delegates elect the three state-level CTA officers and the CTA Board of Directors. Council also sets forth CTA policy, develops legislation, and makes recommendations in general elections.

Date: May 31-June 2, 2019 | Location: Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles | Learn More

The NEA Representative Assembly is the largest democratic deliberative assembly in the world. California sends more than 1,000 delegates to the NEA RA each summer. During this annual meeting, CTA members help set policy and chart the direction of NEA business through participation on various committees, constituencies, caucuses, and leadership groups.

Date: July 2-7, 2019 | Location: Houston, Texas | Learn More

The Presidents Conference is a four day training program geared toward local chapter leaders. New presidents arrive on Thursday to engage in core sessions especially tailored to assist them in learning their new role as local leaders. Also beginning on Thursday, presidents of local chapters in the Community College Association will attend sessions designed to address issues unique to California’s community colleges.

On Friday, all returning and new presidents will spend the next few days attending electives and workshops that will explore issues and provide training designed to increase their skills as a local president.

Date: July 18-21, 2019 | Location: Fairmont Hotel, San Jose | Learn More

The premiere workshop of its kind, the Summer Institute offers sessions in areas that assist chapter leaders in the day-to-day representation and support of members. Sessions include Communications, Instruction and Professional Development, Emerging Leaders, Essential Bargaining, Advanced Bargaining, School Finance, Community Engagement, Charter Educators, Tax Fairness, Legal and Member Benefits.

Date: July 28-August 1, 2019 | Location: UCLA Conference Center, Los Angeles | Learn More