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CALENDAR Summer 2025 Navigating National Boards JULY 16–20 The Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. Get a jump on your National Boards for 2025–26. Learn all about what becoming a National Board Certified Teacher entails at a special program that is part of CTA's Summer Institute (attend the IPD strand key- notes in the morning and NBCT as the elective). cta.org/nbct Presidents Conference JULY 31–AUG. 3 CONFERENCE Hyatt Regency, SFO. This conference is for local leaders and is designed to enhance your skills as a chapter president/vice presdient and help build systems of success for your local. New and returning leaders will have a foundation to rely upon as we prepare for future challenges. cta.org/conferences QTEL Summer Institute JULY 21–25 Santa Cruz WestEd's Quality Teaching for English Learners team offers professional development supporting education for English learners. Participants experience and understand powerful models of learning which they can turn into school practices that cultivate global competencies and academic development for English learners and all students. Sessions fill quickly; be sure to add your name to the waitlists. qtel.wested.org/ 2025-qtel-summer-institutes California MTSS Professional Learning Institute JULY 22–24 Anaheim The theme of this year 's California MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Sup- ports) conference is "Unite, Empower, Impact." Educators, administrators, school counselors and psychologists, county office of education leaders, and community-based organizations come together to support inclusive and equitable learning environments while fostering academic excellence. ocde.us/MTSS/Pages/ Overview.aspx P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T is often a priority at summer conferences — and at CTA programs, a great oppor- tunity to build union power! Take a look at a few possibilities: CTA Summer Institute JULY 16-20 The Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. CTA's premier training offers sessions and activities to hone the skills needed to meet the challenges of the coming year — in both education and labor. Summer Institute offers full- week trainings at the Westin Bonaventure in downtown Los Angeles. The various strands assist chapter leaders in the day-to-day representation and support of members, and include: • Communications • Economic Justice • Emerging Leaders • Instruction and Professional Development (IPD) • Member Benefits Many strands are nearing capacity, so sign up now at cta.org/conferences. Questions? Contact SummerInstitute@cta.org. 30 cta.org In the Know