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:
News
August 27, 2024
Know Your Rights: Evaluations
This school year, educators who are on their scheduled evaluation cycle will have the choice to participate in the Alternative Evaluation or the Growth and…
August 27, 2024
CTA Retirement Workshops on September 3rd and 5th
You’re never too young or old to learn about your CalSTRS benefits, programs, and services! Register now for upcoming online retirement workshops on September…
August 27, 2024
NEA Educator Grants
Elevate your instruction with a grant from our national union, NEA. Check out their Leadership and Learning, Envision Equity and Student Success grants for…
August 27, 2024
Welcome Back and #JoinOurFight
The last 2 weeks have been a blur as we welcome students to our classrooms, meet families and help onboard new colleagues. Last August, we were celebrating our…
June 11, 2024
Contract Reopener Tentative Agreement Ratified by 96% Percent Yes Vote
SDEA members have ratified the reopener TA with a 96% YES vote, securing important wins to our collective bargaining agreement and laying the groundwork for…
May 31, 2024
Tentative Agreements Reached on All Contract Reopener Items! Ratification Vote Begins Next Week
On Wednesday, we reached tentative agreements with the District on the remaining contract reopener items regarding evaluations and postponing bargaining on…