
Event Description
Welcome to the 2025 Solidarity Conference: Building Power through Culture, Community, and Connections. This conference is presented by CTA’s Four Ethnic Caucuses.
At CTA, we understand the significance of unity, and this conference is all about harnessing the strength of our collective experiences, cultures, and communities to create positive change. The Solidarity Conference will feature general sessions and workshops where educators and community leaders will share their stories, insights, and strategies for empowering our communities and classrooms.
Come to the conference and connect with educators who share your passion for equity, diversity, and social justice. You will gain practical insights and strategies to improve your teaching and advocacy skills, making a more significant impact in your classroom and community.
Let’s come together, build power through culture, community, and connections, and continue our journey toward a brighter future for education.
Program
AGENDA*: Coming soon!
WORKSHOP GRID*: Coming soon!
DESCRIPTIONS*: Coming soon!
*All program details and documents are subject to change.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
CTA Registration Desk
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Exhibitor Showcase
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Reception, Dinner and Games
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
7:45 AM - 3:00 PM
CTA Registration Desk
7:45 AM - 4:45 PM
Exhibitor Showcase
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:35 AM
General Session – Caucus Introduction Session
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Caucus Meetings
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch and Bylaw 3-1g Presentation
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
First Workshop
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Second Workshop
5:00 PM
Dinner on Your Own
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CTA Registration Desk
7:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Exhibitor Showcare
7:45 AM - 8:00 AM
Coffee and Tea Service
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Third Workshop
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
General Session – Conversation with CTA Officers
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Brunch & Closing Session
Venue
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
1800 Old Bayshore Highway
Burlingame, CA 94010
Room Rate: $167/night + tax
Booking Deadline: October 9, 2025 (or until room block is sold out)
Parking: $18/night Self-Parking
Find out more about the hotel and things to do in the area.
The link to book your reservation will be provided during conference registration.
Fees
- CTA Members –$195
- CTA Aspiring Educators – $39
- Invited Exhibitor – $250/booth
Traveling to the Conference
San Francisco International Airport (SFO): 3 miles
Hotel offers a 24-hour complimentary airport shuttle that runs every 15 minutes from 4 a.m. until 1 a.m. and every 30 minutes from 1 a.m. until 4 a.m. At SFO, go to the area marked “Hotel Shuttle.” The bus is marked “Hyatt Regency and Marriott.”
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK): 28 miles
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC): 31 miles
Please consider using public transportation to travel to the conference. Please visit https://511.org/ for maps, schedules, fares and more information.
Airfare Discount: United Airlines offers reduced rates for CTA members up to 10%. Please visit www.united.com from a desktop computer and enter the code ZQCR594167 under Upgrades, certificates, and promotion codes. This can be found by clicking Advanced Search under “Book”. Please check with the other airlines to ensure that you are getting the best rate.
Childcare
Registration Link Coming Soon!
Childcare for the 2025 Solidarity Conference will be available to CTA Members and Staff attendees who are the primary caregivers of the child(ren) attending. Click here for more childcare information.
You must register your child to reserve a spot at Camp CTA through the event registration website. Children attending Camp CTA must adhere to the conference Health & Safety Policies.
Day/Dates/Times of program:
- Friday, October 31 – 6:45 PM – 9:15 PM
- Saturday, November 1 – 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday, November 2 – 7:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Contact Information
Coming soon!
Phone: Coming soon!
E-mail: Coming soon!
Documents
Session documents will be available in the conference app and attendee hub closer to the start of the conference. You must be logged in to view session documents. Provided documents can be found at the bottom of each session page within the conference app and attendee hub.
Health & Safety Policies
If you are feeling sick, have tested positive for COVID-19, or are showing COVID-19 symptoms, do not attend the event.
Your wellbeing at CTA conferences is important to us, click here to read the conference health and safety policies.
As part of registration, all attendees are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct for CTA Events found here.
Animal Accommodation Policy
The California Teachers Association (CTA) is committed to ensuring that all attendees of its conferences and meetings have equal access and opportunity to participate in these events. CTA recognizes that some attendees with disabilities may require the assistance of animals for various reasons. This document outlines the policy and procedures for reasonably accommodating disabled attendees who require the use of assistive animals at CTA conferences and other events. This policy also recognizes that for the health and safety of all attendees and to avoid disruptions at CTA conferences and meetings, pets are not permitted in conference and meeting spaces.
Please click here to view the full Animal Accommodation Policy.
Credits
Professional Growth Hours: By attending this conference, you will earn 15 hours of Professional Development which can be used to claim (1) University Credit through our partner, CSU Chico. Conference attendance from start to finish is required to receive the Professional Growth Hours. After the conference, attendees will be emailed a certificate of Professional Growth Hours.
University Credit: The CTA University Credit Program is a benefit available to members who attend CTA Conferences or watch recorded sessions through the CTA Virtual Pass to Online Learning. Please visit www.CTA.org/Credit for all timelines and information on how to claim the credit.
Contact
Email: ccc@cta.org
Phone: 650-552-5355