The premier training of its kind, CTA’s Summer Institute takes place at The Westin Bonaventure, Downtown Los Angeles. Offering sessions in a variety of areas that assist chapter leaders in the day-to-day representation of their members, this five-day event will feature hands-on activities to hone the skills needed to meet the challenges of the coming year.

This year the Summer Institute offers ten full-week trainings with instruction that spans Wednesday to Sunday. Participants register for the training of their choice. Some sessions fill up quickly, so it is important to register as early as possible. You may be waitlisted if your first choice is not available at registration. You will be given the opportunity to register for other available trainings while you are waitlisted for your first choice.

More details about each training coming soon!

• Organizing and Building Worksite Power to Win!
• Charter Educators
• Communications
• Economic Justice
• Emerging Leaders
• Essential Bargaining Skills
• Instruction and Professional Development (IPD)
• Member Benefits
• Political Academy
• School Finance

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

AGENDA*: Coming Soon!

TRAINING DESCRIPTIONS*: Coming Soon!

BONUS ELECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS*: Coming Soon!

*All program details and documents are subject to change.

Host Hotel: The Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles

• Address: 404 S Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90071
• Phone: (213) 624-1000
• Group Rate: $165/night + tax
• Booking Deadline: July 10, 2024 (or until block sells out)
• Parking: $21/night Valet Parking
• Check-In/Check-Out Time: 3:00PM / 12:00PM

Please register for the conference before booking a room. The special rate registration link will be available in the registration confirmation email.

Please consider using public transportation to travel to Summer Institute. Please visit https://www.metro.net/ for maps, schedules, fares and more information

Click here for additional travel information.

Downtown Los Angeles Map

• CTA Members – $225
• Invited Exhibitor – $560 / table

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

CTA has you covered each evening at Summer Institute. We have bonus electives planned after dinner followed by evening activities such as Casino Night, receptions, and karaoke. You can also choose to relax and take in a movie complete with popcorn and candy.

The Westin Bonaventure is located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, known for its unique shops, restaurants and entertainment all within walking distance of the conference center. Click here for more information about Downtown Los Angeles.

Night on the Town

We will have group tickets to Peter Pan at the Hollywood Pantages Theater on Friday, July 26th available to purchase when you register.

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro. The adventure begins when PETER PAN and his mischievous sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey they will never forget. This extraordinary musical full of excitement and adventure features iconic and timeless songs including “I’m Flying,” “I Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Neverland.” PETER PAN embraces the child in us all so go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning – your entire family will be Hooked!

Hollywood Pantages Theatre Health & Safety Policy.

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.

Professional Growth Hours: Professional Growth credit will be available at no cost for CTA members. Confirmation of professional growth hours will be emailed shortly after the conference.

University Credit: The 2024 Spring University Credit Program is a benefit available to members attending CTA Conferences during the 2024 school year. CTA Members, through attending in-person or virtual conferences, will be given the opportunity to accumulate the professional growth hours needed to qualify for university credit units with CSU, Chico. As a benefit to members, CTA will cover the cost for up to six university credit units with CSU, Chico, normally $75/credit. The professional growth hours can be accumulated by attending conferences live and/or by watching recordings.

Click here for more information on how to claim the credit.

The CTA Board of Directors will award conference grants for the upcoming Summer Institute. These incentive grants are available to new members, CTA BIPOC members and members from small chapters. Please click here for more details.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR CONFERENCE GRANTS

• Application Deadline: May 13, 2024 at Midnight

Email: SummerInstitute@cta.org

Phone: 650-552-5355