ATA is affiliated with both CTA, California Teachers Association, and NEA, National Education Association. CTA is California's largest labor union and as members of CTA, ATA has access to both benefits and programs offered by CTA. The State Council of Education is CTA's policy--making body and aids in positions on many political issues. For more information about this organization and how it functions, visit the link above.

In addition to CTA, ATA is also associated with NEA. With over 3 million members, NEA is dedicated to the advancement of public education. To learn more about the country's largest professional employee organization, select the link above.

California State Teachers' Retirement System, or Calstrs, is the retirement program offered to teachers in California. Planning for retirement can be accessed here where you can see your "Retirement Progress Report" and many other features like: beneficiary recipient designations, account balances and preretirement election.