PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CONFERENCES

The California Teachers Association offers statewide conferences designed to provide knowledge and skills for members as they go about the work of the Organization. Over the years, CTA has been recognized for its excellent leadership and professional development training programs. When you attend a CTA conference, you receive vital information and perspective from some of the best content experts and thought leaders in public education in the state that you can immediately apply to your role as an educator and local leader. Learn about all the CTA Conferences and Register On-line.

NEW EDUCATOR WEEKEND SOUTH

CTA’s New Educator Weekend is a new conference for CTA members. Participants will be educators in their first five years in the profession. The New Educator Weekend has everything that new educators need in their first years with sessions and electives concentrating on:

• Classroom Management – Creating a productive and inspiring learning environment
• Navigating IEP’s and Special Education Areas
• What I wish I knew my first years of teaching
• Working with colleagues, administration and parents
• Common Core, State Standards, Assessments and Pedagogy
• Teaching is a Career
• Resources and Programs available to members

Date: December 6-8, 2019 | Location: Sheraton, San Diego | Register Online

LGBTQ/ ISSUES CONFERENCE

CTA is proud to present the tenth annual CTA conference addressing GLBT issues involving educators, students and community. This conference is open to all CTA members and will serve as a venue to discuss a variety of subjects affecting the entire membership and California’s youth. Participants will have a variety of workshops to choose from as well as opportunities to interact as a group.

Date: December 13-15, 2019 | Location: Hilton, San Francisco | Register Online

ISSUES CONFERENCE

The Issues Conference provides an opportunity for educators from rural, urban, and ESP local areas, throughout the state, to learn, share, strategize and unite together to determine the future of public education. As members with diverse interests and multiple perspectives, don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with fellow educators, reenergize your skillset and help strategize solutions to confront the challenges we are facing together.

Date: January 17-19, 2020 | Location: Tropicana, Las Vegas, Nevada | Register Online

GOOD TEACHING CONFERENCE NORTH

The CTA Good Teaching Conferences continue to support excellent teaching and learning practices for classroom teachers via peer-to-peer instruction. Offering a variety of diverse workshops focused on curriculum content areas for K-12 teachers, the conferences provide opportunities for professional development and offer time to network and share ideas with colleagues and experts in the field of education. Join us on Friday for two newly updated and timely pre-conferences.

Come and learn from experts in your field, share your ideas, expand your knowledge and network with your colleagues. Register now and join us at the Fairmont San Jose for this exciting and informative professional development opportunity.

• Choose from more than 80 sessions designed to support excellent teaching and learning practices for classroom teachers.
• Topics cover Common Core, Classroom Management, Technology, Student Motivation, Musical Innovation, Fitness, ELL, Special Education and so much more.
• Visit the vendor and exhibitor showcase for the latest in classroom materials, tools, technology and learning aids.

Date: February 7-9, 2020 | Location: Fairmont Hotel, San Jose | Register Online

CTA/NEA-RETIRED

CONFERENCECTA/NEA-Retired and its members is a strong voice for education retirees in state and local policymaking. If you are retired or are considering retirement in the next few years, you will benefit from this conference. You will learn how to stay connected, be protected and enjoy great benefits.

Date: February 27-28, 2020 | Location: Marriot, Irvine | Register Online

GOOD TEACHING CONFERENCE SOUTH

The CTA Good Teaching Conferences continue to support excellent teaching and learning practices for classroom teachers via peer-to-peer instruction. Offering a variety of diverse workshops focused on curriculum content areas for K-12 teachers, the conferences provide opportunities for professional development and offer time to network and share ideas with colleagues and experts in the field of education. Join us on Friday for two newly updated and timely pre-conferences.

Come and learn from experts in your field, share your ideas, expand your knowledge and network with your colleagues. Register now and join us at the Hyatt Regency Orange County for this exciting and informative professional development opportunity.

• Choose from more than 80 sessions designed to support excellent teaching and learning practices for classroom teachers.
• Topics cover Common Core, Classroom Management, Technology, Student Motivation, Musical Innovation, Fitness, ELL, Special Education and so much more.
• Visit the vendor and exhibitor showcase for the latest in classroom materials, tools, technology and learning aids.

Date: March 22-24, 2019 | Location: Hyatt Regency, Orange County | Register Online