Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1400485
Supporting Your Growth TO DATE, CTA MEMBERS HAVE FUNDED 453 INNOVATION GRANT PROJECTS, TOTALING MORE THAN $5.2 MILLION. Building Your Skills CTA offers top-notch professional development opportunities designed to improve the quality of teaching and learning. Whether it's attending one of our conferences, participating in a training or workshop, or applying for a scholarship or grant, CTA can help you be the best educator you can be! Events & Conferences Our statewide multiday, multifaceted conferences deliver knowledge and skills for CTA members on a variety of topics including teaching and learning, racial justice and equity, LGBTQ+ issues, education advocacy, new and veteran educator issues, and leadership training. Most sessions are recorded (see next page). Together with specialized trainings and workshops held throughout the year, CTA meets your professional development needs at every stage of your career. Innovations in Student Learning CTA members are at the forefront of innovative ideas for student learning and transforming the profession. CTA's Institute for Teaching (IFT), funded by member dues, offers substantial grants for innovative ideas, whether in one classroom or schoolwide. See page 9 for more information. Other components of IFT: Thrively Collaboration: A webinar series emphasizing "A Strengths-Driven Approach to Student Learning & Engagement." (University credit available.) Think Tanks: Members come together to discuss and collaborate on critical educational issues. Learn more at cta.org/IFT. Instruction & Professional Development CTA's Instruction and Professional Development (cta.org/IPD) is a hub where you'll find information, resources and opportunities to build and improve your skills. These include: • CTA/NEA microcertifications — short, competency-based courses that let you demonstrate mastery in a particular area. • Access to communities of practice through CTA's Instructional Leadership Corps (ILC) — educator-led professional development. • A program to jump-start your path to National Board Certification. • An ongoing calendar of topical webinars and in-person seminars. 4 M E M B E R S H I P M A N U A L