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.
SDEA Members have access to opportunities 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
Seeking National Board Certification?
The CTA Instruction and Professional Development Department will be hosting a series of Community of Practice (CoP) for teachers who will be starting National Board Certification or renewing Maintenance of Certificate during the 2024-25 school year. Sessions will be led by CTA members who are National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT). They will help participants access available resources, understand the certification process, and deeply engage the substance of National Board Certification.
Upcoming CTA Conferences:
2024 LGBTQ+ Issues Conference
- When: Nov. 15-17, 2024
- Where: San Francisco Airport Marriott
- How: Information and registration
2024 San Diego & Imperial SCC Fall Leadership Conference
- When: December 6-8, 2024
- Where: Palm Springs, CA
- Who: Leaders
- How: Information and registration
- Grant available (Contact SDEA President if you are applying)
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: Santa Clara, CA
- How: Information here (registration pending)
- 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:
