Hello CSTA Leaders,
As we look forward to the 2026 CSTA Annual Conference, we want to ensure our community leaders have the opportunity to join us in New Orleans. We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for Conference Community Leader Funding.
Please note that our funding process is different this year. This year each volunteer group will receive one 2026 conference registration and will be able to send one group member to the conference. The leadership team for each volunteer group will work together to select the Volunteer Leader who will represent their group. The representative will be required to complete at least one volunteer shift at the conference and attend one session that falls in alignment with their group or role and a leadership workshop that will be held Wednesday afternoon (July 15).
The funding recipient will receive the following:
Leadership sessions will be incorporated into the conference schedule. There will not be a separate Volunteer Leadership Summit this year. More information about the conference program schedule will be made available soon.
How to Apply
Please complete the funding application at the link below. Recipients will be informed via confirmation email in April.
Apply Here: https://www.jotform.com/build/260264756678167
Application Deadline: April 17, 2026
Open to national and international chapters
*Please note that chapters with Direct-to-Chapter funds are welcome to utilize these resources to cover travel and other conference related expenses for their leadership planning to attend the conference.
If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to volunteers@csteachers.org.
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Ashley Love-Smith
Chapter & Community Systems Manager
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