Professional Learning
As a union member, you have access to a variety of opportunities to help you grow as an educator. See a variety of professional learning opportunities for SDEA members below.
In addition to local opportunities, there are opportunities available through the California Teachers Association, our statewide affiliate. These include both in person conferences and virtual trainings, with the opportunity to earn university credits for salary advancement. CTA offers Incentive Grants for some conferences, including BIPOC Grants, Small Chapter Incentive Grants, and New Member Grants.
CTA Links:
- All CTA Conference information
- 2024-25 University Credit: Get university credit paid for by CTA, to apply for salary advancement
- CTA Grants
- CTA Calendar
- CTA 2024-25 Virtual Pass – Access free virtual trainings
Upcoming CTA Conferences:
2024 LGBTQ+ Issues Conference
- When: Nov. 15-17, 2024
- Where: San Francisco Airport Marriott
- How: Information and registration
2025 New Educator Weekend – South
- When: February 21-23, 2025
- Where: Costa Mesa, CA
- Who: Educators in their first 3 years in the profession
- How: Information and registration
2025 Issues Conference
- When: January 17-19, 2025
- Where: Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, NV
- How: Information here (registration pending)
- Incentive Grants available – apply by October 31, 2024
2025 Equity & Human Rights Conference
- When: March 7-9, 2025
- Where: TBD – Northern CA
- How: Full information and registration pending on CTA website
- Incentive Grants available – apply by January 6, 2025
2025 Good Teaching Conference South
- When: March 14-16, 2025
- Where: Hyatt OC, Garden Grove
- How: Information here (registration pending)
- Incentive Grants available – apply by January 6, 2025
Our National affiliate is the National Education Association, which provides further resources:
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