2021-22 Winter/Spring Season
Link to the session descriptions can be found at the top of each section.
The following sessions qualify for the 2021/2022 University Credit Program. Please visit cta.org/credit to learn more.
2022 Good Teaching Conference South Session Descriptions (PDF)
2022 Good Teaching Conference Virtual Session Descriptions (PDF)
Keynote Session with CTA President E. Toby Boyd
Closing General Session with CTA Vice President David Goldberg
Adolescent Award Brain – Classroom Management for Challenging Classes
Apps, Extensions, & Add-ons, Oh My!
Beyond Elbow Bumps: Practices from Distance Learning to Keep Engaging Learners
How One Spreadsheet Solves Many Problems
The Real Power of Motivation: Using Student Momentum to Ignite Our Own
IPD Pre-Conference – Expanding Teaching and Learning: Creating a Vision for the Future
IPD Pre-Conference: Elective Caring for Our Profession
IPD Pre-Conference: Elective Community Schools What Are They, and How Can We Win Them
IPD Pre-Conference Elective Understanding Students While Implementing Transformative SEL
2022 Equity & Human Rights Glance Agenda (PDF)
Opening Keynote by CTA Vice-President David Goldberg
Equity & Human Rights Panel Discussion
Jarvis R. Givens Keynote Speaker: The Fugitive Life of Black Teaching
Closing Keynote by CTA President E. Toby Boyd
A Peaceable World Through Conflict Resolution
Eroding White Supremacy: A Curricular and Humanist Approach to Bridging the Racial Reality Gap
No Karen, There is no Boogeyman: Debunking the Myths of Critical Race Theory in Conversation
Introduction to Mindfulness; Cultivating the Art of BEING PRESENT
Drawing Out The Best in Your Students
Effective Strategies to Enhance Culturally Responsive Teaching
Bite-Size Behavior: The Six Step Process That Helps You Deal With
Ya Gotta Reach Em’ If Ya Gonna Teach Em’!
Dr. Victor Rios Keynote Speaker
E. Toby Boyd, CTA President Keynote Speaker
Sharing Desserts – Insights and Learnings from NEW Conference Participants
10 Ways to Get to Know Your New Students (Even in a Virtual Setting)
Amplifying Every Student Voice
An Exploration into SOGI: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Schools
Calm the Chaos with Easy to Implement Class Management Strategies
Caring for Our Profession: Engaging Members and Leading our Profession
Classroom Management for a Positive and Productive Learning Environment
Closing General Session with Leslie Littman
Community Schools: What Are They, and How Can We Win Them?
Confronting White Nationalism in Schools
Creating an Engaging, Student-Centered Classroom
Creating Conditions to Thrive: Environments That Support Social, Emotional and Academic Development
Creating Digital Escape Rooms to Engage All Learners
Cross-Language Communication Tools
CTA/NEA Member Benefits – All That Jazz! An Overview for All Members
De-centering White Culture and Re-centering Diversity Using Picture Books
Developing Writers in a TK-2 Dual Language Setting
Expanding Teaching & Learning Opportunities: General Sessions
Formative Assessment with Quizizz, Edpuzzle and Nearpod
How to Create Classrooms that are Trauma-Embracing Rather than Merely Trauma-Informed
Implementing Genius Projects in the Early Learning Classroom
It’s All Fun and Games then Somebody Starts Learning Math!
Level Up Your Google Classroom
Mathematics for Social Justice: Lessons From Within a Mile-Range Radius
NGSS: Engaging Your Students Virtually and In Person
Not All Kids Come to School Ready to Learn: We Can Change That Today!
Not Your Typical History Class – A Thematic Approach to Teaching History
Opening Keynote Session with CTA President
Positive Classroom Management Strategies and Discipline Techniques
Ready Player One – Engagement in Zooms, Rooms, Meets, or Seats
RISE – Resilience in a School Environment
Stronger Together: Building Authentic Home School Partnerships
Teacher Geek is Chic! – SEL-ebrate Students!
The Year EdTech Saved Education and the Beginning of an Education Revolution
Understanding Students and Transformative SEL
Understanding Students While Implementing Transformative SEL
Understanding Students While Teaching Empathy
Using Creative Drama to Bring Common Core ELA to Life
101 Ways to Energize Your Chapter
Appealing Leaflets and Info Graphics: Using Canva
Bargaining Communications and Messaging (BC 206)
Bargaining for the Common Good
Bargaining Special Education Issues
Building and Maintaining Community Schools
Building Power through Bargaining Campaigns (BC 202)
Building Power through Effective Organizing Conversations
Building Worksite Power to Win at the Bargaining Table
Educator’s Guide to a Successful Retirement
ESP: Pushing Through the Pandemic
Everything is Political: How to Have Political Conversations that Move Educators to Action
Expanded Teaching and Learning Opportunities
Facilitated Conversation with CTA Officers and Executive Director
How to Apply for CTA Staff Position
Intro to Health Benefits and Processes for Reducing Health Care Costs
Introduction to the Bargaining Process (BC 102)
Jazz It Up! Engaging with CTA/NEA Member Benefits
Keynote Session with NEA President Becky Pringle
Opening General Session with CTA President E. Toby Boyd
Practical Steps for Building Relationships and Partnerships with Parents and Parent Groups
Putting On Our Oxygen Masks First
Restorative Practices: An Alternative to Zero Tolerance Policies
Rights, Responsibilities and Hot Topics for ESP Union Leaders
Special Education Issues: IEPs, Caseloads, and Classroom Safety
Strengthen Your Local – A Leader’s Guide to Membership
Up Your Social Media Game: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Live for Union Building
10 Ways to Get to Know Your Students (Even in a Virtual Setting)
An exploration into SOGI: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Schools
Coaching Classroom Creativity: Mastery Through Music
Create Fun, Engaging, and Memorable Lessons
CTA/NEA Member Benefits – All That Jazz! An Overview for All Members
Designing a Classroom with the Brain in Mind
Engaging Brains with Whole Brain Teaching
Fireproof: Building Educator Resilience
General Session with Keynote Speaker NEA President Becky Pringle
General Session with Keynote Speaker Rebecca Mieliwocki
Google Classroom From Beginner to Advanced in One Hour!
Inspire Children to Become Makers, “Tinkerers” and Inventors – Through STEAM!
Mathematical Reasoning-The Force Awakens
More Month Than Money: Setting and Living Within a Budget
Opening General Session with CTA President E. Toby Boyd
Self-Care as a Pathway to Professional Well-Being
So Many Tech Tools, So Little Time
Social Justice Issues K-12 Children Face In The Modern World Today Ongoing A Global Pandemic
Stronger Together: Building Authentic Home School Partnerships
Trauma Informed Care for Teachers & Students
Unions’ Role in Employee Wellness
Using Literature and Interactive Read Alouds to Promote an Inclusive Classroom
You can make a difference! How to Be An Effective Teacher In Every Season
Expanding Teaching and Learning Opportunities Using Recovery Funds
Jazz it Up-Tune in to Your CTA/NEA Member Benefit Services and Programs
Strengthen Your Local – A Leader’s Guide to Membership
Evaluating and Improving your PAC
QuickBooks Basics for Chapter Treasurers
What Does LGBTQ+ Leadership Advocacy Look Like in Our Schools, Our Communities and Our Union?
Our Time Has Come: Ethnic Studies in Our Districts and Social Justice in Our Communities
Motivating Members Into Action
Strengthen Your Local – A Leader’s Guide to Membership
Building a Stronger Union: A Site-Based Approach
Digital Tools and Social Media to Support Local Advocacy Campaigns
Empowering Members to Advocate & Organize
Women’s Rights, Engagement, Leadership & Advocacy: In Schools, Communities and Our Union
CTA/NEA Micro-Certifications for Members
BIPOC Member Engagement and Leadership: CTA Structure, Resources, and Opportunities
CTA/NEA Member Benefits – Jazz It Up! An Engagement Guide for Leaders
How to Win Your Grievances at Arbitration
