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.

• Organizing and Building Worksite Power to Win! CAPACITY FULL
• Community School (Invitation Only)
• Communications
• Economic Justice
• Emerging Leaders
• Essential Bargaining Skills
• Advanced Bargaining
• Instruction and Professional Development (IPD)
• Member Benefits
• School Finance

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

AGENDA*: Click here to download the agenda.

TRAINING DESCRIPTIONS*: Click here to download the training descriptions.

BONUS ELECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS*: Click here to download the bonus elective descriptions.

*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
• Parking: $22/night Valet Parking
• Group Rate: $168/night + tax
• Booking Deadline: June 30, 2025 (or until block sells out)

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

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: ZQCR594167 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.

• CTA Members – $245
• Invited Exhibitor – $700 / table

Childcare for the 2025 Summer Institute is available to CTA Members and Staff attendees who are the primary caregivers of the child(ren) attending. Click here for more childcare information.

2025 Camp CTA Schedule –

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
On-Site Activity Center – 12:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Thursday, July 17, 2025
On-Site Activity Center – 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Friday, July 18, 2025
On-Site Activity Center – 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 19, 2025
On-Site Activity Center – 8:00 a.m. – 9:45 p.m.

Sunday, July 20, 2025
On-Site Activity Center – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Childcare Contact Information:

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.

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.

Reception

Join us on Wednesday for our welcome reception kicking off the conference night. Come ready to party with the band, and network with your fellow CTA members!

Casino Night

Join us on Thursday night for our annual Casino Night and Karaoke! Take your chances in winning fun prizes, network with your fellow CTA members, and if you’re daring to impress grab a mic and show off your vocals!

Night on the Town

We will have group tickets to A Beautiful Noise | The Neil Diamond Musical at the Hollywood Pantages Theater on Friday, July 18th available to purchase when you register.

THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.

Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

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 2025 Summer University Credit Program is a benefit available to members attending CTA Conferences during the 2025 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 $85/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.

Grant Applications are open. Click here to apply.

Application Deadline Extended: May 7, 2025

Click here to learn more about The Westin Bonaventure hotel, amenities, meals, and training details.

Email: SummerInstitute@cta.org

Phone: 650-552-5355