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P U B L I C E D U C A T I O N is under attack and educators know elections impact our classrooms. Get the tools you need to fight back at CTA Political Academies. Participants learn to organize for success in local, regional and statewide electoral campaigns; and unlock CTA resources for school board, community college trustee, local measure and county election campaigns. Chapters are encouraged to send their local PAC or political team members. Book your spot now at bit.ly/4gTH1Dn: Hotel: Single occupancy rooms available at no cost to attendees. On-site daily parking provided to those not requiring lodging. All other expenses are the responsibility of the chapter, service center council or individual. Political Academy Grant Program: Grants of up to $500 per person available to small chapters and cover travel expenses (economy class flights, mileage, tolls, etc.). National Board Community of Practice Series Are you a National Board Certified Teacher? CTA's Instruction and Professional Development department is hosting a series of webinars for educators who are renewing their Maintenance of Certification (MoC). Sessions are led by CTA members who are NBCT. Participants will have access to resources and component modules developed by the Stanford National Board Resource Center and CTA NBCTs. Questions? Contact NBCT@cta.org. All sessions run 1:30 p.m.–6 p.m.: • Dec. 4, 2025 — MoC Process and State Incentive Program • Feb. 4, 2026 — Preparing for MoC Components • Apr. 2, 2026 — MoC Component-Specific Support • Apr. 29, 2026 — Readers Retreat CTA Conference Grant Program Take your skills to a new level with the CTA Conference Grant Program. Grants let you attend a CTA conference and gain insights from experts, network with peers, and stay updated on the latest education issues. Grants cover registration and travel, and are available for members from small chapters, new members, BIPOC members and more. Visit cta.org/grants for details, eligibility requirements and to apply. Questions? Email grants@CTA.org. Grants available for upcoming CTA conferences — see previous page for conference details. Application deadline for all three is Jan. 5, 2026: • Good Teaching Conference — South • Equity & Human Rights Conference • Women's Leadership Conference • Political Academy — South FEB. 13–15 Hyatt Regency Orange County Registration deadline is Jan. 19, 2026 • Political Academy — North FEB. 27–MARCH 1 Santa Clara Marriott Registration deadline is Jan 29, 2026 Get Political in 2026! 9 D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 5