AUDIENCE: CTA Elected State & Local Delegates to the NEA Representative Assembly.

MEETING INFO: The 2025 NEA Representative Assembly and the California Teachers Association Caucus will take place in Portland, OR, from July 2 until July 6. Plan your travel and housing dates to arrive July 1 and depart July 7. The first California Caucus will be on July 2 at 9:00 am. The NEA RA will be July 3-6 with the California Caucus meeting each morning from 7-9 am in the designated California hotel. CTA will meet at the Doubletree by Hilton Portland. Complimentary public transportation via the Portland Streetcar is available from the CA Hotel to the Oregon Convention Center. The Oregon Convention Center can also be accessed by walking west 0.5 miles on NE Holladay St. from the Doubletree hotel.

REGISTRATION: Delegates will be required to register with both CTA and NEA. Registration for the CTA California Caucus will open in Mid-May! Registration for the NEA RA will open on June 3rd. You must register for both the CTA California Caucus and the NEA RA, via separate registration links, in order to attend the in-person meetings.

You must book your hotel room using the link provided in the CTA California Caucus registration confirmation email. Do not contact the hotel directly.

NEA delegates that are not registered by the NEA cutoff date will not be allowed to attend the RA.

VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers (who are delegates) are needed to serve on the following committees: Registration/Sales/California Directors’ Night & Communications/Materials. The opportunity to sign up as a volunteer will be available during registration.

2025 CTA & NEA Schedule of Events – coming soon

NEA RA INFORMATION*:  Visit RA.NEA.org for NEA updates

Visit this site for general updates and specific California Caucus information

*All program details and documents are subject to change.

• July 4th Activities
• NEA Convention District Restaurants
• NEA RA Food Options & Schedule at Oregon Convention Center
• Portland Recommendations – coming soon

• CA State & Local Delegates – $30 per delegate (non-reimbursable)
• Guest Tickets for CA Night – $40 per guest aged 17 and up

All delegate and guest fees must be paid with a credit card when you register.

State Delegates: CTA will fund a maximum of $2,200 for covered expenses with appropriate itemized receipts attached to the Member Expense Statement. Reimbursable expenses include half the cost of the room rate for each night, travel costs and meals. Please review page 2 of the Member Expense Statement.

Of the $2,200, state delegates may apply for an advance of $1,600. This advance amount will be distributed as follows –> $1,200 upfront then the remaining portion of $400 distributed on Day 4 of the RA. The RA State Delegate Advance Request form must be received by CTA Accounting Department no later than 5pm on Friday, June 13. Click here to complete the RA State Delegate Advance Request form (coming soon).

If you wish to expedite the payment of your advance and all future payments from CTA, complete the attached ACH Authorization form and email it to EYIP@CTA.ORG.

Please note, if you have signed up for ACH/Direct Deposit for State Council reimbursements, any future payments (including RA payments) will also be made via ACH/Direct Deposit.

Local Delegates: Reimbursement arrangements, if any, are to be made through your local chapter.

Portland International Aiport (PDX): 7.5 miles

Please consider using public transportation to travel to/from the Oregon Convention Center. Please visit https://www.oregonmetro.gov/tools-living/getting-around for maps, schedules, fares and more information.

Airfare Discount: United Airlines offers reduced rates for CTA members up to 10%. To take advantage of these rates, you must book online at www.united.com. Enter the CTA Discount Code: ZQCR594167 in the Offer Code Box found on the left-hand side of the page. Please check with the other airlines to ensure that you are getting the best rate.

If you are feeling sick, have tested positive for COVID-19, or are showing COVID-19 symptoms, do not attend the event.

Your wellbeing at CTA conferences is important to us, click here to read the conference health and safety policies.

As part of registration, all attendees are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct for CTA Events found here.

Documents related to the California Caucus Meetings will be linked here as they become available:

• • Newsletter #1 – coming soon

Documents related to the NEA RA will be linked here as they become available:

• 2025 NEA Guidelines for Physically Challenged Delegates – coming soon
• 2025 NEA Child Care Request Information
• NEA General Documents for Delegates
• NEA Platform Instructions – coming soon
• Food Options at/nearby the Doubletree Portland
• Food Options at/nearby the Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center

Oregon Zoo

Date: Friday, July 4

Time: 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Address: 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221

The CTA Board of Directors’ California Night activity will be held the evening of July 4.

During registration, all delegates will have the option to choose one complimentary Oregon Zoo ticket. This ticket includes access to the Oregon Zoo as well as a buffet dinner that will be held onsite at the Zoo. Delegates may also purchase additional guest tickets for guests aged 17 and up at checkout. The cost will be $40/ticket during registration. Tickets for guests aged 16 and under are available to add at no additional cost. Guest tickets will allow entry into the Zoo and access to the buffet dinner. All attendees at California Night must be registered and have a ticket.

Transportation to and from the Oregon Zoo will not be provided, but is reimbursable for State Delegates. The location is about 4.5 miles from the hotel/convention center. Public transportation is available directly to the Zoo.

About the Oregon Zoo:

The Oregon Zoo connects our community to the wonder of wildlife to create a better future for all. Located on 64 forested acres in Portland’s Washington Park, we are a hub for science, conservation, education and animal well-being delivering the highest quality of care to 165 species and subspecies.

We are one of the most visited cultural landmarks in the Pacific Northwest, with around 1.5 million visits each year—inspiring guests and community members of all ages, abilities and backgrounds by creating safe, welcoming spaces. Through their tickets and memberships, as well as support from the Oregon Zoo Foundation, we are able to make a difference for wildlife at home and around the world. Our community’s support helps us protect more than 20 endangered and threatened species — from California condors to Oregon silverspot butterflies.

Q: Are guests allowed at the RA?

A: Yes, guests may attend the RA as long as they are sponsored by an RA Delegate, NEA Member, or an Association Staff Person. Below are the important rules to know.

• The delegate/member/staff person may add the guest(s) when they register with NEA for the RA.  Do not add your guest when you register with CTA for the California Caucus.
• If you forget to add the guest(s) initially
  • the delegate/member/staff person may modify their registration online and add guests before they arrive at the Convention Center
  • the delegate/member/staff person may come to the registration desk onsite at the convention center for assistance in adding guests
  • Guests will not be allowed to register themselves, they must be sponsored by a delegate/member/staff person
  • NEA Members are not guests – they are members and can register at the Convention Center starting July 2nd.
  • Badges will be handed to the sponsoring delegate/member/staff person only. Badges are not given directly to a guest.

Q: Will there be a virtual option for the RA or CA Caucus?

A: This is an in-person event. There will not be a virtual option for neither the NEA RA nor the California Caucus.

Q: Can I purchase guest tickets for California Night onsite through CTA?

A: We recommend purchasing all guest tickets in advance as onsite options through CTA will be extremely limited.

Q: What is the deadline to register with the NEA to secure Physically Challenged aid through the NEA?

A: To receive special services, delegates who qualify for Physically Challenged Services must fill out the Physically Challenged Delegates Request Form (coming soon) and register on-site at the PC Office.

Q: Are Mobility Scooters allowed at the Convention Center

A: Delegates are personally responsible for bringing their own medical devices/equipment including mobility scooters should they wish to use them at the convention center or the CA Caucus hotel.

Q: Is transportation provided to California Night?

A: Transportation is not provided to/from California Night, but is reimbursable for State Delegates. Visit: https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/taking-transit to plan your trip.

Governance: For questions regarding NEA RA program and delegate information, please contact CTA Governance Support at ra@cta.org or 650-552-5300.

Registration & Housing: For questions regarding housing and California Caucus registration, please contact the CTA Conference Coordination Center at rahousing@cta.org or 650-552-5355.