The premier training of its kind, CTA’s Summer Institute takes place at The Westin Bonaventure, Downtown Los Angeles. Offering sessions in a variety of areas that assist chapter leaders in the day-to-day representation of their members, this five-day event will feature hands-on activities to hone the skills needed to meet the challenges of the coming year.

This year the Summer Institute offers ten full-week trainings with instruction that spans Wednesday to Sunday. Participants register for the training of their choice. Some sessions fill up quickly, so it is important to register as early as possible. You may be waitlisted if your first choice is not available at registration. You will be given the opportunity to register for other available trainings while you are waitlisted for your first choice.

• Organizing and Building Worksite Power to Win! CAPACITY FULL
• Charter Educators
• Communications
• Economic Justice WAITLIST OPEN
• Emerging Leaders WAITLIST OPEN
• Essential Bargaining Skills WAITLIST OPEN
• Instruction and Professional Development (IPD)
• Member Benefits
• Political Academy
• School Finance WAITLIST OPEN

If you have any questions, please email the conference staff at SummerInstitute@cta.org.

AGENDA*: Click here to download the agenda.

TRAINING DESCRIPTIONS*: Click here to download the training descriptions.

BONUS ELECTIVE DESCRIPTIONS*: Coming Soon!

*All program details and documents are subject to change.

OVERFLOW Hotel: Sheraton Grand, Los Angeles

• Address: 711 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
• Phone: (213) 488-3500
• Group Rate: $179/night + tax
• Destination Fee: $25 WAIVED
• Parking: $36/night Valet Parking
• Booking Deadline: Monday, July 15

Host Hotel: The Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles – (ROOMS SOLD OUT)

• Address: 404 S Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90071
• Phone: (213) 624-1000
• Parking: $21/night Valet Parking
• ROOM BLOCK SOLD OUT – Overflow Hotel at Sheraton Grand.

Please consider using public transportation to travel to Summer Institute. Please visit https://www.metro.net/ for maps, schedules, fares and more information

Click here for additional travel information.

Downtown Los Angeles Map

• CTA Members – $225
• Invited Exhibitor – $560 / table

Registration for child care is NOW AVAILABLE!

Deadline to register for childcare is Monday, July 15.

Children attending Camp CTA must adhere to the conference Health & Safety Policies.

CTA is offering a no-charge child care program at the 2024 Summer Institute.  Child care is available to all Summer Institute attendees who are the primary caregivers of the child(ren) attending Camp CTA for children ages 6 months to 16 years. While you’re attending meetings, your children can enjoy their own Camp, organized by a national company specializing in children’s activities. Camp CTA is a complete morning to early evening entertainment program packed with activities. 

*All children must be pre-registered to ensure proper staffing levels. Children participate in age appropriate activities, including arts and crafts projects and active games, in a safe, nurturing, and educational environment.

Note: There will be a $20/day no-show fee for children registered who do not show up or cancel 24 hours in advance.

Program will include afternoon snacks and juice, program entertainment, and craft materials. If preordered through registration, CTA will provide lunch and dinner on Wednesday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Breakfast and snacks on Sunday for the registered children. Note: There is a $10 charge per meal.

Parents can request meals and provide payment information through registration. Meals will be charged after the Conference Weekend. Meals will be charged for no shows unless cancelled 24 hours prior. If parents do not want to pay for meals, they can send/bring meals.

When: Camp CTA will take place from July 24-28, 2024

2024 Camp CTA Schedule –

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
On-Site Activity Center – 12:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Thursday, July 25, 2024
On-Site Activity Center – 8:00 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.

Friday, July 26, 2024
On-Site Activity Center – 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 27, 2024
On-Site Activity Center – 8:00 a.m. – 10:15 p.m.

Sunday, July 28, 2024
On-Site Activity Center – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Contact Information
Camp CTA – Jovie Nannies + Sitters

Contact Coming Soon

Lina Zhu – Lina.Zhu@jovie.com or 949-262-1200

The health and safety of attendees, exhibitors and staff are our highest priority. In partnership with hotels, CTA will adhere to all official government and local authority guidance, as well as any venue or location-specific regulations.

All attendees, staff, exhibitors, and invited guests are strongly encouraged to wear a mask on-site in event-designated programming areas. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is not required to attend the event.

Click here to see CTA’s health and safety policies for in-person events.

Code of Conduct for CTA Events

CTA has you covered each evening at Summer Institute. We have bonus electives planned after dinner followed by evening activities such as Casino Night, receptions, and karaoke. You can also choose to relax and take in a movie complete with popcorn and candy.

The Westin Bonaventure is located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, known for its unique shops, restaurants and entertainment all within walking distance of the conference center. Click here for more information about Downtown Los Angeles.

Reception

Join us on Wednesday for our welcome reception kicking off the conference night with 3 time Grammy award winning band, Ozomatli, featuring Wil-dog and Justin Poreé. Come ready to party with the band, and network with your fellow CTA members! Then, the band is back on Saturday night with performance artist, Adelaide Pillar.

Casino Night

Join us on Thursday night for our annual Casino Night and Karaoke! Take your chances in winning fun prizes, network with your fellow CTA members, and if you’re daring to impress grab a mic and show off your vocals!

Night on the Town

We will have group tickets to Peter Pan at the Hollywood Pantages Theater on Friday, July 26th available to purchase when you register.

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro. The adventure begins when PETER PAN and his mischievous sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey they will never forget. This extraordinary musical full of excitement and adventure features iconic and timeless songs including “I’m Flying,” “I Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Neverland.” PETER PAN embraces the child in us all so go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning – your entire family will be Hooked!

Hollywood Pantages Theatre Health & Safety Policy.

Session documents will be available in the conference app and attendee hub closer to the start of the conference. You must be logged in to view session documents. Provided documents can be found at the bottom of each session page within the conference app and attendee hub.

Professional Growth Hours: Professional Growth credit will be available at no cost for CTA members. Confirmation of professional growth hours will be emailed shortly after the conference.

University Credit: The 2024 Spring University Credit Program is a benefit available to members attending CTA Conferences during the 2024 school year. CTA Members, through attending in-person or virtual conferences, will be given the opportunity to accumulate the professional growth hours needed to qualify for university credit units with CSU, Chico. As a benefit to members, CTA will cover the cost for up to six university credit units with CSU, Chico, normally $75/credit. The professional growth hours can be accumulated by attending conferences live and/or by watching recordings.

Click here for more information on how to claim the credit.

The CTA Board of Directors will award conference grants for the upcoming Summer Institute. These incentive grants are available to new members, CTA BIPOC members and members from small chapters. Please click here for more details.

The deadline to apply for grants have passed but awards are still available to attend the Member Benefits strand. Click here for more details.

Click here to learn more about The Westin Bonaventure hotel, amenities, meals, and training details.

Email: SummerInstitute@cta.org

Phone: 650-552-5355