Conferences
Earn credits for salary advancement ~ Network with fellow passionate educators ~ Gain professional development
Special Education
October 2-4, 2026
Garden Grove, CA
The CTA Special Education Conference features sessions full of strategies, tips and proven research to help you support your exceptional students.
New Educator Weekend
February 19-21, 2027
Costa Mesa, CA
Sessions about classroom management, student engagement, lesson plan ideas, connecting with your union, student loan forgiveness and more.
LGBTQ+ Issues
November 6-8, 2026
Burlingame, CA
Foster liberatory learning communities, heighten awareness and advocacy around anti-LGBTQ+ policies and strengthen organizing skills in your local union.
Fall Leadership
October 2-4, 2026
Rancho Mirage, CA
Packed with new tools designed to assist site reps in representing members by providing clear, current and comprehensive information.
Women's Leadership
April 16-18, 2027
San Diego, CA
Session themes of Empowerment and Confidence, Networking and Mentorship and Wellness and Sustainability.
Good Teaching
March 12-14, 2027
Garden Grove, CA
Workshops to support excellent teaching and learning practices for classroom teachers via peer-to-peer instruction.
Equity & Human Rights
March 5-7, 2027
Santa Clara, CA
CTA Mission Statement: to protect the dignity and civil rights of all people and to secure a more equitable and democratic society.
Summer Institute
July 11-15, 2027
Los Angeles, CA
Features ten options for intensive trainings designed to grow your skills as a local leader and prepare you for success.
Racial & Social Justice
June 30-July 2, 2027
Indianapolis, IN
We will advance racial and social justice for Our Schools, through the power of Our Stories and organize for Our Future.
Earn Professional Growth Units
Learn more about how to earn credits through Cal State Chino by attending CTA Conferences.
IUSD will honor 2 continuing ed. credits per lifetime as long as the units are pre-approved.
Grants to Attend Conferences
Apply in conjunction with CTA & OSCC forms to secure your grant funding!
Available if you are in your first 5 years of membership or identify as BIPOC.
Select "Individual Conference Grant" when applying. View reimbursement policy here.
Please note ITA will only fund conferences located in southern CA. If you would like to attend a conference outside SoCal, please apply for funding from CTA or OSCC. Most conferences rotate between North/South annually, so you may also wait until next year!
Can't attend but still want some PD?
