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 nine 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.

• Building a High-Participation Contract Campaign – NEW!
• Charter Educators
• Community Schools (Invitation Only)
• Emerging Leaders
• Essential Bargaining Skills
• Member Benefits
• Organizing and Building Worksite Power to Win!
• School Finance
• Teaching & Learning

AGENDA*: Coming Soon!

TRAINING DESCRIPTIONS*: Click here to download.

BONUS ELECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS*: Coming Soon!

*All program details and documents are subject to change.

*Actual session times are decided by the trainers.

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
404 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Group Rate: $173/night + tax
Booking Deadline: June 29, 2026 (or until block sells out)
Parking: $23/night + tax Valet 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.

• CTA Members – $265
• Invited Exhibitor – $700 / booth

The hotel offers onsite valet parking for a CTA discounted rate of $23/night.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): 18 miles

Long Beach Airport/Daugherty Field (LGB): 25 miles

Please consider using public transportation to travel to the conference. Please visit https://go511.com/ 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 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.

Childcare is available to CTA Members and Staff who are the primary caregivers of the child(ren) attending.

You must register your child to reserve a spot at Camp CTA. Click here for more childcare information.

Children attending Camp CTA must adhere to the conference Health & Safety Policies.

Day/Dates/Times of program:

• Wednesday, July 15 – 12:30 pm – 9:45 pm
• Thursday, July 16 – 8:00 am – 9:45 pm
• Friday, July 17 – 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
• Saturday, July 18 – 8:00 am – 9:45 pm
• Sunday, July 19 – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Contact Information
Jovie of Newport Beach
Phone: 949-301-9422
E-mail: newportbeachca@jovie.com

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.

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.

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, Karaoke, and Receptions. 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.

Wednesday Reception

Join us on Wednesday for our welcome reception kicking off the conference night. Come ready to party 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 The Phantom of the Opera at the Hollywood Pantages Theater on Friday, July 17th available to purchase when you register.

Transportation is not included. Ticket prices have been reduced to offset transportation cost. We encourage you to carpool or consider public transportation.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history, playing to over 160 million people in 47 territories and 195 cities in 21 languages. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic, haunting, and soaring score includes “The Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again,” “Masquerade,” and the iconic title song. It tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerized by the talents and beauty of a young soprano, Christine, The Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, The Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness, and passions collide.

Hollywood Pantages Theatre – Know Before You Go

Saturday Reception

Join us on Saturday night with our Special Guest Artist! Come ready to dance and network with your fellow CTA members!

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.

• Application Deadline: May 4, 2026 at midnight

Professional Growth Hours: By attending this conference, you will earn 45 hours of Professional Development which can be used to claim (3) University Credits 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: SummerInstitute@cta.org

Phone: 650-552-5355