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The SCEA (Southwestern College Educators Association)  is a local chapter of the CTA.

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The CTA (California Teacher’s Association) is the unified voice of educators in California’s public schools and colleges and a passionate advocate at the state level for students and public education. Members include teachers, counselors, psychologists, librarians, Education Support Professionals and other non-supervisory certificated personnel in California’s public schools and colleges. CTA’s mission is to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education for all students; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children, youth and adults are protected; and to secure a more just, equitable, and democratic society. There are more than 1,100 local chapters in school districts throughout California.

 

The CCA (California College Association) is the higher education affiliate of the California Teachers Association, the largest and most influential professional association of educators in the state with 310,000 members. The CCA advocates for better working conditions, pay equity, and support legislation which enhances the quality of the community college experience across the state. The CCA is an affiliate of the NEA.

 

The NEA (National Education Association) is  the nation's largest professional employee organization, and is committed to advancing the cause of public education at the national level. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.