Inspire. Lead. Transform.

Together, we rise to meet the moment—building strong, connected site‑based organizing structures and leading powerful, collective campaigns that secure the support, resources, and future our students deserve. Attendees will explore new strategies, share meaningful experiences, and stand together as we confront the challenges facing our classrooms and communities. This conference is about connection, shared wisdom, and collective power—ensuring we return home inspired, empowered, and ready to make a lasting difference.

Join us for the Region 2 Leadership Conference, September 25–27, 2026, as we proudly celebrate 25 years at the Grand Sierra Resort.

The CTA Region 2 Leadership Conference offers a dynamic and comprehensive program featuring keynote speakers, more than 40 elective sessions, exhibitors, and more. Our wide range of elective sessions allows members to customize their conference experience while gaining valuable training and earning professional growth.

Childcare is available for pre‑registered attendees.

For questions or additional information, please contact the conference staff at r2lc@cta.org.

FULL PROGRAM*: Coming soon!

AGENDA*: Click here for the Agenda

SESSION GRID*: Coming soon!

DESCRIPTIONS*: Coming soon!

TREASURERS TRAINING & PAC TRAINING FLYER*: Click here for the Treasurers Training & PAC Training Flyer

*All program details and documents are subject to change.

• Address: 2500 East Second St., Reno, NV 89595
• Phone: 775-789-2000
• Group Rate: 
  • $169/night + tax & Resort Fee ($20) for Sierra Standard Rooms.
  • $179/night + tax & Resort Fee ($20) for Vista Standard Rooms (Limited Availability)
• Booking Deadline: September 3, 2026 (or until hotel block sells out)
• Parking: Free Self Parking

The booking link will be provided during conference registration.

HOTEL – CTA CHAPTER PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION FORM:

• Check: Click here for the Chapter Check Payment Authorization Form
• Credit Card: Click here for the Chapter Credit Card Payment Authorization Form

Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO): 2 miles

Hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle that runs every 30 minutes from 4:30 a.m. until 12:15 a.m. Shuttle leaves Reno-Tahoe airport at quarter after (:15) and quarter ’til (:45) the hour. Shuttle leaves GSR at the top (:00) and bottom (:30) of the hour.

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 ZRVW947785 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 – $265
• Student CTA Members – $50
• Endorsed Exhibitors – $800

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.

If you are feeling sick, have tested postive 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.

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.

Child care for the 2026 Region 2 Leadership Conference is available to CTA Members and Staff attendees who are the primary caregivers of the child(ren) attending. Click here for more child care 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. The child care registration link will be provided during conference registration.

When: Camp CTA will take place from September 25 – September 27, 2026

2026 Camp CTA Schedule –

Friday, September 25, 2026
On-Site Activity Center – 6:15 pm to 8:45 pm

Saturday, September 26, 2026
On-Site Activity Center – 7:15 am – 5:30 pm

Sunday, September 27, 2026
On-Site Activity Center – 8:15 am – 11:30 am

Contact Information
Jovie Reno-Tahoe
Phone: (775) 420-6475
E-mail: renonv@jovie.com

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.

Region 2 will award conference grants for the upcoming Region 2 Leadership Conference. These minority leadership incentive grants are available to ethnic minority members.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE REGION 2 MINORITY LEADERSHIP INCENTIVE GRANT

• Application Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Email: r2lc@cta.org