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CTA & Other Events CTA Special Education Conference OCT. 2–4 Hyatt Regency, Garden Grove. This year 's theme: "Building Bridges: Families, Educators and Specialists Working Together to Serve the Whole Student." Features sessions with strategies, tips and proven research to help you support your exceptional students. cta.org/conferences CCA Fall Conference OCT. 9–11 Grand Hyatt, San Francisco. 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 NOV. 6–8 SFO Marriott, Burlingame. Sessions will focus on a variety of subjects affecting the entire membership and California's youth. cta.org/conferences Voluntary dues contribution NOV. 1 OPT-OUT DEADLINE Voluntary annual contributions by members support CTA Foundation for Teaching and Learning's grants/scholarships and CTA's advocacy efforts. For fiscal year 2026–2027, members are automatically enrolled in the default allocation of $5 to support CTA advocacy efforts and $15 for the CTA Foundation. 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. 16–20 American Education Week is celebrated the week prior to Thanksgiving week and includes special days to honor parents, education support professionals and substitute educators. 2026–27 Leadership Conferences A S P I R I N G A N D C U R R E N T chapter leaders can learn the ropes and increase skill sets at CTA leadership conferences. Details at cta.org/conferences. Region 2 Leadership Conference SEPT. 25–27 Grand Sierra, Reno "Inspire. Lead. Transform." San Gorgonio SCC Fall Leadership and Social Justice & Cultural Equity Conference OCT. 2–4 Rancho Mirage "Building a Better Tomorrow." Region 1 Leadership Conference OCT. 16–18 Hyatt Regency SFO, Burlingame " The Future Can't Wait: A Call to Action for Public Education." High Desert SCC Fall Leadership NOV. 20–22 Renaissance, Palm Springs San Diego, Imperial & Orange SCC Fall Leadership Conference DEC. 4–6 Renaissance, Palm Springs Region 3 Leadership Conference SEPT. 10-–12, 2027 Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills Region 4 Leadership Conference NOV. 5–7, 2027 Marriott, Irvine 8 cta.org In the Know