2026 Summer Institute

The CTA Summer Institute features 9 different and intensive trainings designed to grow your skills as a local leader and prepare you for success. 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. Participants register for the training of their choice. Some sessions fill up quickly, so it is important to register as early as possible. This year the Summer Institute offers nine full-week trainings with instruction that spans Wednesday to Sunday, including: Building a High-Participation Contract Campaign, Charter Educators, Community Schools (Invitation Only), Emerging Leaders, Essential Bargaining Skills, Member Benefits, Organizing and Building Worksite Power to Win!, School Finance, and Teaching & Learning. Professional Growth Hours and University Credits are available.