The CTA Special Education Conference features sessions full of strategies, insights and proven research to support you and your exceptional students.

Join us for a robust program that dives into not only classroom pedagogy, but specific strategies for collaboration, communication, and successful outcomes.

If you have any questions, please email the conference staff at SpEdConf@cta.org.

CONFERENCE AGENDA*: Conference Agenda Coming Soon!

WORKSHOP GRID*: Click Here for theWorkshop Grid!

DESCRIPTIONS*: Workshop Descriptions Coming Soon!

San Francisco International Airport (SFO): 4 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.

• CTA Members – $129
• SCTA Members – $25
• Invited Exhibitor – $560 / booth

Please consider using public transportation to travel to the conference. Please visit 511.org for maps, schedules, fares, and more information.

Airfare Discount: United Airlines offers reduced rates for CTA members up to 10%. To take advantage of these rates, you must book online at www.united.com. Enter the CTA Discount Code: ZNYT122681 in the Offer Code Box found on the left-hand side of the page. Please check with the other airlines to ensure that you are getting the best rate.

The health and safety of attendees, exhibitors and staff are our highest priority. In partnership with hotels, CTA will adhere to all official government and local authority guidance, as well as any venue or location-specific regulations.

All attendees, staff, exhibitors, and invited guests are strongly encouraged to wear a mask on-site in event-designated programming areas. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is not required to attend the event.

Click here to see CTA’s health and safety policies for in-person events.

Code of Conduct for CTA Events

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.

Registration Coming Soon!

Childcare for the 2025 Special Education Conference is 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. Children attending Camp CTA must adhere to the conference Health & Safety Policies.

When: Camp CTA will take place from September 12 – September 14, 2025

2025 Camp CTA Schedule –

Friday, September 12, 2025
On-Site Activity Center – 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

Saturday, September 13, 2025
On-Site Activity Center – 7:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Sunday, September 14, 2025
On-Site Activity Center – 8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Contact Information

Coming soon

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 the Event App to view session documents. Provided documents can be found at the bottom of each session page within the Event App and Attendee Hub.

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.

Email: SpEdConf@cta.org