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CTA Special Education Conference SEPT. 12–14 Hyatt Regency SFO, Burlingame. Features sessions full of strategies, tips and proven research to help you support your exceptional students. cta.org/conferences CCA Fall Conference OCT. 10–12 Westin San Francisco Airport, Burlingame. Highlights bargaining skills and coordinating strategies focused on collective bargaining. CCA Fall Council, where budgetary changes and action on a variety of issues occur, also takes place. cca4us.org/conferences LGBTQ+ Issues Conference OCT 24–26 Hyatt Regency, Garden Grove. Sessions will focus on a variety of subjects affecting the entire membership and California's youth. cta.org/conferences 2025 Solidarit y Conference OCT. 31–NOV. 2 SFO Marriott, Burlingame This conference is presented by CTA's four ethnic caucuses. The theme: "And Still We Thrive: Meaningful Solidarity in Action." Connect with educators who share your passion for equity, diversity and social justice. You will gain practical insights and strategies to improve your teaching and advocacy skills. cta.org/conferences Voluntar y dues contribution NOV. 1 OPT-OUT DEADLINE Voluntary annual contributions by members support CTA Foundation's grants/scholarships and CTA's advocacy efforts. New members are automatically enrolled in the default contribution of $5 for the CTA Foundation for Teaching and Learning and $15 for advocacy. Members may change their allocation or opt out. New members have 30 days from the date of enrollment; previously enrolled members have a window from Aug.1 to Nov. 1. cta.org/contribution American Education Week NOV. 17–21 American Education Week is celebrated the week prior to Thanksgiving week and includes special days to honor parents, education support professionals and substitute educators. Region 1 Leadership Conference SEPT. 5–7 Hyatt Regency SFO, Burlingame. "Region 1 Leadership Toolkit: Essential Skills for Building a Coalition to Defend Public Education in a Time of Crisis" Orange SCC Fall Leadership Conference SEP. 6 Hilton OC/Costa Mesa Region 3 Leadership Conference SEPT. 26–28 Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills. " Together We Rise: Solidarity for Students, Educators and Communities" Region 2 Leadership Conference OCT. 3–5 Grand Sierra, Reno "United with Purpose, Inspired by Action" San Gorgonio SCC Fall Leadership and Social Justice & Cultural Equit y Conference OCT. 10–12 Rancho Mirage High Deser t SCC Fall Leadership NOV. 21–23 Renaissance, Palm Springs San Diego & Imperial SCC Fall Leadership Conference DEC. 12–14 Renaissance, Palm Springs Region 4 Leadership Conference MARCH 6–8, 2026 Hyatt Regency La Jolla, San Diego. 2025–26 Leadership Conferences Aspiring and current chapter leaders can learn the ropes and increase skill sets at CTA leadership conferences. Details at cta.org/conferences. CTA & Other Events 8 cta.org In the Know