Teacher Appreciation Week
A week to celebrate and thank a teacher.
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Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May.
Education Support Professionals Week
A week to show ESPs how much we appreciate the work they do to keep our schools safe, healthy and running smoothly.
CTA ESP DAY
CTA ESP Day is celebrated every Tuesday within Education Support Professionals Week.
May 2023 State Council of Education
CTA’s top policy-making body is the State Council of Education.
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May.
Harvey Milk Day
On May 22 we honor Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician in California and an advocate for civil rights for all Americans.
Shavuot (Begins)
Shavuot will begin in the evening of Thursday, May 25 and end on the evening of Saturday, May 27.
Buddha’s Birthday
The Buddha's birthday is observed annually on the Sunday nearest to the full moon in May.
