Annual Meeting of Delegates
Each year, MTA members representing local associations across the state serve as delegates to the Annual Meeting, the MTA's highest decision-making body.
Aspiring Educators Conference
The Aspiring Educators Conference is an opportunity for students – members of the Student Education Association of Massachusetts – to access high-quality professional development, learn from early career educators and socialize with peers.
Early Career Educators Conference
Whether you are a preK-12 teacher, a paraprofessional, or in higher ed, if you're in your first five years, this conference is for you. It’s the perfect opportunity for early career and aspiring educators to network with peers and gain the essential skills needed to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
ESP Conference
Designed for Education Support Professionals, this annual conference offers professional development, networking, and fun too. It’s a unique opportunity for ESPs to explore their roles in public education, connect with colleagues, and engage with their workplaces and unions. The conference welcomes both Higher Ed and preK–12 ESPs, along with their allies.
Learn more Other ESP Leadership Opportunities
Ethnically Marginalized Affairs Committee Conference
The MTA Ethnically Marginalized Affairs Committee Conference offers participants the opportunity to engage in discussions about white privilege and racism, ethnic and racial identity, and economic and social justice.
Retired Speakers Series
The Retired Members Committee hosts a monthly speaker series on the first Wednesday of each month. These workshops offer a chance to explore important issues, gain new skills, connect with colleagues, advocate for students and schools, and hear directly from MTA leaders.
Summer Conference
The Summer Conference will be held from Sunday, July 26 to Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Join us for a wide range of workshops designed to inspire, educate and connect. Anti-Oppression Education, Professional and Career Development, Union Skills and Leadership, and Community Schools are among the session topics. Whether you want to build your union skills, get professional development, or network and make new connections, there’s something for every educator.
Union Skills Winter Conference
Every winter, the Division of Training & Professional Learning offers skill-building workshops for union activists and leaders.
