Preconvention Meetings
Regional preconvention meetings are postponed at this time. Planning is underway to hold a virtual meeting or meetings in advance of the 2020 Annual Meeting of Delegates.
Annual Meeting of Delegates
Each year in May, hundreds of MTA members representing local associations across the state serve as delegates to the Annual Meeting, the MTA's highest decision-making body. The 2020 Annual Meeting of Delegates is scheduled on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at the MassMutual Center in Springfield.
About the Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting, generally with more than 1,000 delegates present, provides an opportunity to experience the democratic process at work.
How to Become an Annual Meeting Delegate
Delegate Resources
Annual Meeting Delegate Handbook (coming soon)
MTA Proposed 2019-20 Budget & Budget Presentation
Report of the Executive Director-Treasurer (coming soon)
Annual Report of the NEA Directors (coming soon)
Schedule of Events (Tentative)
Business Session Agenda (Tentative)
Procedures for Election & Registration of Delegates
If you are unable to fill out forms online, please download them first. Forms can be sent to mtagovernance@massteacher.org.
ADA Access
The MTA will provide services to delegates with mobility issues. Delegates must make arrangements for services (request a wheelchair and/or be paired up with another member for assistance) in advance.
Child Care
New this year, child care services will be offered during business hours at the convention hall. Child care is available for children between the ages of 2 and 12. The cost to participate is $15 family/day.
Request services
Driving & Parking
Don't head to the Annual Meeting without driving directions and parking options. Use our interactive map to get there.
Directions & Parking
Hotel Information
This year there are 17 discounted hotel options located in the cities of Springfield, West Springfield, Chicopee and Holyoke.
Hotel reservations will be accepted from March 6 to April 1. NO reservations will be accepted before March 6 for the general delegate body. Availability of reservations and price cannot be guaranteed once rooms are sold out. The hotels will sell out by April 1, so it is important for large delegations to reserve rooms starting March 6.
