6/18/2026

Dear #TeamTSTA 2026 NEA RA Delegates,

We want to make you aware of a few more updates:

  • Delegate Materials – Texas Caucus Booklet, Info PowerPoint, RA Floor State Chart
  • Delegate Voting Times
  • Updated Breakfast Times at Hyatt Place Denver Downtown – Lodging Hotel

Delegate Materials

Please find attached an e-version of the delegate booklet that we will be distributing at the Texas Caucus, as well as the informational PowerPoint that President Molina presented on during the Delegate Webinar on June 15th. NEA has also published the RA Floor State Chart, which we have attached to this email.

Delegate Voting Times

Polls will be located in the Colorado Ballroom Room 203/204 at the Colorado Convention Center. The polls will be open from 8:30 am to 12 noon on Sunday, July 5 and Monday, July 6, if runoffs are necessary. 

Breakfast Times @ Lodging Hotel

We will have breakfast at the lodging hotel – the hotel has advised that in order to accommodate NEA, they will be opening breakfast at 6:30 AM daily.

Thank you, and have a great weekend!

TSTA RA Orientation 2026Download
2026 NEA RA e-bookletDownload
RA Floor State ChartDownload

6/15/2026

Dear #TeamTSTA 2026 NEA RA Delegates,

We can’t believe the NEA RA is just a few weeks out! We’re all so excited to see you in Denver.

TSTA Delegate Orientation – June 15

Monday, June 15 ~ 6 PM CT/5 pm MT

Friendly reminder that TSTA President Ovidia Molina will be hosting Office Hours for all NEA RA Delegates today at 6 pm CT/5 pm MT, and will be available to answer questions about the Texas Caucus Meetings and the NEA RA.

It’s not too late to sign up! Please register to receive the zoom link by filling out this form:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_apBvmoe2Td2XKe6YhTPSEw

See you soon!

Texas Caucus NEA RA Website

Our Texas Caucus website is now live! This is where we post information you’ve already received, as well as live updates during the convention such as Texas Caucus Positions. Check it out, and please continue to check NEA’s information site for updates:

Texas Caucus: tstaneara.com

NEA RA: ra.nea.org

NEA RA Registration

Don’t forget to register for the NEA RA if you haven’t already! If you are an elected delegate and have not received an invitation, please visit ra.nea.org, click on RA Support, Registration, then the Registration button, and complete the Contact Customer Support form.

If you are not sure if you’re registered already, you can contact NEA by filling out this form or contacting rasupport@nea.org: https://nea360.my.site.com/Registration/s/contactsupport

Delegate Accessibility Services Registration

Friendly reminder that the deadline to register for Delegate Accessibility Services is June 19th: 

https://web.cvent.com/event/593ee5c8-c3ea-4ed1-ae24-dc7ddaeb739d/summary

Our apologies – in a previous email, we had the information about renting scooters from the convention center in Portland, Oregon. We have removed it from the email thread below so it doesn’t continue to go out as up-to-date information. Please find below the correct information for Denver, Colorado! Thank you for your understanding and patience for the copy-paste error.

Personal Rental Options – Information from NEA

Delegates are free to rent their own personal devices for use on-site at the Representative Assembly. If you would like to reserve your own personal mobility device, please consider the options below. 

Please note the following:

  • All personal mobility device rental services and contracts are at the sole cost of and responsibility of the delegate.
  • NEA does not receive information on individual personal rentals from rental companies. If you have questions regarding your personal rental while on site, please reach out directly with the rental company.
  • Drop offs and returns of personal rentals are the responsibility of the delegate and not the Colorado Convention Center, the State Delegation Hotel, NEA Transportation Services and/or the Accessibility Services office. Please see below for information on mobility device storage.
  • Due to limited space at the convention center, NEA strongly encourages that delegates ask for their mobility device to be delivered to their hotel.
  • Scooters and mobility devices come in different sizes and dimensions. All devices not will fit onto shuttle vehicles. Please see below for more information on scooters on NEA shuttles.
  • NEA assumes no liability for services contracted with external service partners.

Accommodations Provided by NEA’s Accessibility Services

As part of our ongoing effort to make the NEA Representative Assembly inclusive and accessible to all delegates, Accessibility Services provides a range of services for delegates attending the RA, covering a range of needs, including but not limited to:

  • Transportation from RA block hotels to state caucus meetings and further to the RA, and back to block hotels.
    • Shuttles run on a set schedule. Timings are outlined on the registration form if the attendee notes they will utilizing accessible shuttle services.
  • On-site wheelchair services and transportation assistance throughout the RA venue (See below for more details on RA provided wheelchairs).
  • Large-print materials 
  • ASL interpretation and captioning
  • Scent-free space on the RA floor
  • Reserved space for wheelchair parking on RA floor
  • Sensory Relief room

When completing the Accessibility Services registration form, please outline your needs and a member of the Accessibility Services team will be in touch to confirm receipt and provide guidance regarding your accommodation request. No additional fees or surcharges will be requested from the delegate for accessible accommodations provided during the RA.

Notes on Wheelchairs and Additional Mobility or Medical Devices

Wheelchairs – NEA uses wheelchairs in the convention center to assist delegates with mobility or accessibility needs to and from the Representative Assembly. These chairs are shared and not assigned to individual delegates.

Scooter and Electric Wheelchair Storage: You may store your scooter in the Accessibility Services Office each night starting July 3rd until the meeting ends on July 7th, if space permits. Keep in mind the Accessibility Services Office structure is a temporary build and not a high security storage area. If you plan to transport your rented mobility scooter to the center from your hotel, please indicate this in the registration questions so that we can try to accommodate your scooter without disrupting service. We aim to avoid surprises at the curb to retain the quality of service.

Scooters on NEA Shuttles – As a safety precaution, riders are not permitted to remain on scooters when traveling on NEA shuttles. They must transfer to bus seats before buses depart. Drivers will be instructed to enforce this policy, and riders’ cooperation is appreciated.

https://denverconvention.com/attend-an-event/accessibility-services#

Wheelchair and Scooter Rental available through:

Aspen Medical Supply

250 E, Dry Creek Road, #114

Littleton, CO 80122

Tel: 720-322-0101

Fax: 720-322-0111

Email: info@aspenmedicalsupply.com

Website: www.aspenmedicalsupply.com

Please call for reservations 720.749.3956

You can also contact Mobility City:

Main: 720-534-7007 
Email: chase.aanenson@mobilitycity.com
Address: 151 W Mineral Ave., Suite 115, Littleton, CO 80120
Online: https://mobilitycity.com/denver-co/

Mobility Scooters can also be requested through this page online:

https://mobilitycity.com/denver-co/rentals/mobility-scooters

Mobility Plus

Mobility Plus is a popular provider of assistive equipment in the Greater Denver area.  

https://www.mobilitypluscolorado.com

6/8/2026
Dear #TeamTSTA 2026 NEA RA Delegates,

We want to make you aware of more updates:

  • Delegate T-Shirts
  • NEA RA Registration is Now Live!
  • NEA RA Delegate Town Hall – June 11
  • TSTA Delegate Orientation – June 15
  • NEA RA Lodging Requests

Delegate T-Shirts

Friendly reminder that we are ordering purple t-shirts for delegates to wear on July 7th! Attached are a concept mock-up of the t-shirt for delegates, as well as a size chart from the manufacturer.

Please fill out our form below to send us your t-shirt size ideally no later than Tuesday, June 9th if you have not done so yet:

https://tsta.wufoo.com/forms/texas-caucus-shirt-size-survey

NEA RA Registration is Now Live!

NEA RA registration launched last week! If you are an elected delegate and have not received an invitation, please visit ra.nea.org, click on RA Support, Registration, then the Registration button, and complete the Contact Customer Support form.

Registered Delegates will be able to proceed to the Express Check-in lines when they arrive at the convention center on July 3rd to receive their badge and delegate materials.

NEA Member Non-Delegates may register in person at the Convention Center on July 3rd and 4th only.  Registration for non-delegates closes at 5:00 pm on July 4th.

Registration and Check-in Hours
Colorado Convention Center, Hall F

July 3: 9 am–5 pm
July 4: 9 am–5 pm**
July 5:  9 am–5 pm
July 6:  9 am–5 pm
July 7:  9 am–Noon

**Note: All Delegates are expected to be registered and 
checked in no later than noon.

NEA RA Delegate Town Hall – June 11

Thursday, June 11 ~ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT/6:30-7:30 PM CT/5:30-6:30 PM MT

Join NEA President Becky Pringle as she shares her vision for the 2026 NEA Representative Assembly (RA) and previews the events and daily agenda for the Annual Meeting and RA. Information on how to join President Pringle for the town hall is provided through delegate registration, which opened last week.

TSTA Delegate Orientation – June 15

Monday, June 15 ~ 6 PM CT/5 pm MT

Friendly remidner that TSTA President Ovidia Molina will be hosting Office Hours for all NEA RA Delegates, and will be available to answer questions about the Texas Caucus Meetings and the NEA RA.

Please register to receive the zoom link by filling out this form:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_apBvmoe2Td2XKe6YhTPSEw

NEA RA Lodging Requests

We have sent receipt of information back to all who have requested lodging at the Texas Lodging Hotel. If you have not yet requested lodging at the Texas hotel, please send us your lodging needs either by replying to this email or by filling out this form ASAP, and we’ll be sending out confirmations soon, once we get them back from the hotel:

https://tsta.wufoo.com/forms/hotel-registration-form-nea-convention-delegates

Thank you and have a great day!


6/3/2026
Dear #TeamTSTA 2026 NEA RA Delegates,

We are very excited to be ordering purple t-shirts for delegates to wear on July 7th! Below and attached are a concept mock-up of the t-shirt for delegates, as well as a size chart from the manufacturer.

Please fill out our form below to send us your t-shirt size ideally no later than Tuesday, June 9th:

https://tsta.wufoo.com/forms/texas-caucus-shirt-size-survey

    

Thank you!


5/19/2026
Dear #TeamTSTA 2026 NEA RA Delegates,

We want to make you aware of more updates:

  • Delegate Attire
  • NEA RA Delegate Town Hall – June 11
  • TSTA Delegate Orientation – June 15
  • NEA RA Virtual Open Hearings Schedule

Delegate Attire

Please note the following information regarding suggested attire, but we are not obligating any uniforms.  For the 1st Texas Caucus Meeting on July 3rd, we are encouraging delegates to wear one of their local shirts, and we will be providing a TSTA purple shirt for the last day of caucus on July 7th. In the past, delegates have also worn patriotic attire on the 4th of July and also showcased the Texas flag with their attire, wearing a TX flag shirt or vest. 

To help delegates plan their days, here is guidance based on conversations with NEA and other state affiliates: 

Day 1 of RA is – open (this is the 4th of July)

Day 2 of RA is – open 

Day 3 of RA is – open

Day 4 of RA is – purple day (we will give a shirt to delegates)

NEA RA Delegate Town Hall – June 11

Thursday, June 11 ~ 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT/6:30-7:30 PM CT/5:30-6:30 PM MT

Join NEA President Becky Pringle as she shares her vision for the 2026 NEA Representative Assembly (RA) and previews the events and daily agenda for the Annual Meeting and RA. Information on how to join President Pringle for the town hall is provided through delegate registration, which opens June 3rd.

TSTA Delegate Orientation – June 15

Monday, June 15 ~ 6 PM CT/5 pm MT

TSTA President Ovidia Molina will be hosting Office Hours for all NEA RA Delegates, and will be available to answer questions about the Texas Caucus Meetings and the NEA RA.

Please register to receive the zoom link by filling out this form:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_apBvmoe2Td2XKe6YhTPSEw

NEA RA Virtual Open Hearings Schedule

Open Hearing on NEA Resolutions – Tuesday, June 16, 7:30-9 pm EDT/6:30-8pm CT/5:30-7 pm MT

Open Hearing on the Legislative Program – Wednesday, June 17, 7:30-9 pm EDT/6:30-8pm CT/5:30-7 pm MT

Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules Committee Hearing – Thursday, June 18, 7:30-9 pm EDT/6:30-8pm CT/5:30-7 pm MT

Open Hearing on the Strategic Planning and Budget – Tuesday, June 23, 7:30-9 pm EDT/6:30-8pm CT/5:30-7 pm MT

Thank you!


5/14/2026

Dear #TeamTSTA 2026 NEA RA Delegates,

Congratulations again on being elected to attend the 2026 NEA RA taking place in Denver, Colorado from July 3-7! We want to make sure you get updates we’ve received.

  • RA Transportation, Texas Hotels this year, Local Light Rail
  • RA and TX Caucus Schedule
  • New Business Item (NBI) Submission
  • NEA RA Registration
  • Delegate Accessibility Services Registration
  • Childcare Services Registration (Camp NEA)

RA Transportation, Texas Hotels this year, Local Light Rail

We want to advise y’all that the Texas Delegation will be lodging in the Hyatt Place Denver Downtown – 440 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202, and we will be caucusing at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center – 650 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202, in rooms Centennial F+G.

The Hyatt Place Denver Downtown is 0.1 mile from the Hyatt Regency Denver, approximately a 4+ minute walk, and the Denver Convention Center – 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202 – is directly across the street from the Hyatt Regency Denver. Because our lodging and caucus hotels are all within 1-2 blocks of each other and the convention center itself, this means that Texas is in what are known as walking hotels, and will not be on a shuttle route. We’ve attached a map showing the locations, as well as the RA Bus Routes pamphlet showing information about the HCR Dinner transportation. 

Check out this page for information about Denver’s Light Rail for when you’re wanting to get around town! 

https://www.rtd-denver.com/routes-services/rail

RA and TX Caucus Schedule

The Representative Assembly will take place July 3-7 at the Denver Convention Center, beginning at 10 am daily.

The Texas Caucus is scheduled to meet at the Texas Delegation Hotel – Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center – in Centennial F+G from 1-5 pm on July 3 and 7:30-9 am on July 4, 5, 6 and 7.  

New Business Item (NBI) Submission

The new RA Business System is located online at https://ra-app.nea.org/delegates. Full launch for access by RA delegates will take place on Wednesday, June 3, in conjunction with the launch of online RA Delegate Registration in Cvent. The Committee on Constitution, Bylaws, and Rules (CCBR) will begin its review of all RA business, mindful of the following submission deadlines for each item:

  • New Business Items (NBIs): 4:00pm Mountain Time, Friday, June 19, 2026.
  • Maker Modifications of Submitted and Accepted NBIs: 4:00pm Mountain Time, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
  • NBI Maker Supporting Documentation: 8:00am Mountain Time, Saturday, July 4, 2026.
  • Amendments to Legislative Program, Resolutions, and Policy Statements: 4:00pm Mountain Time, Saturday, July 4, 2026.
  • Amendments to Items published in RA Today and/or on RA website: 8:00am Mountain Time on the day the item is to be considered.
  • Constitutional Amendments for 2027 Consideration: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, not later than 12:00 midnight Eastern Time.

Please note the following essential requirements for item submissions:

  • NBI Maker Modifications NEA Standing Rule 6.A requires that modifications by NBI makers may be submitted no later than 4:00pm Mountain Time on July 1. Revisions must address the same submission category as the original new business item but may include different actions reasonably related to the action in the original NBI. A maker’s modification will replace the original submission. 
  • NBI Maker Supporting Documentation Standing Rule 6.A additionally requires that NBI supporting documentation must be submitted not later than 8:00am Mountain Time on July 4. Supporting documentation can be any one of the following:
    • By petition of delegates – petition of at least fifty (50) NEA delegates.
    • By state delegation – a majority vote of those present and voting at a state delegation at a regularly called meeting of the delegation in connection with the Annual Meeting.
    • By governance body – a governance body of the NEA or a state or local affiliate. 

NEA RA Registration

RA Delegate Registration opens on June 3rd – all delegates will receive an email from NEA with the link to register. Please keep an eye on your inbox and spam folder and reach out to rasupport@nea.org ASAP for assistance if you do not receive the invitation to register. Please remember that once you have reviewed the Summary page at the end of the registration form, to hit submit in order to complete your registration, and you will be directed to a confirmation page with your registration confirmation number. If you do not hit “submit”, your registration will be incomplete and you will continue to receive reminders to register.

Please be certain to register using the email address through which you received the email from NEA as it is the email address in the RA Reg system associated with your name. If you need us to change the email associated with your delegate record, please advise us ASAP so that NEA can ensure a different email is tied to your delegate record. All delegates are expected to be registered and in attendance by noon on July 4th.

NEA Members, who are Non-Delegates, are welcome to attend the 2026 RA.  They will need to register onsite at the convention center, as there is no pre-registration available for non-delegate members.  Before a badge is issued, membership will be verified.

Delegates, Association Staff, and NEA Member Non-Delegates will be able to bring guests to the RA in 2026.  All guests must be associated with a member or staff registrant and can be added during the registration process.  No guests will be allowed to register without being associated with an existing registration.  Guest badges will be handed out only to the sponsoring member or staff person, never to the guest directly.

Delegate Accessibility Services Registration

The deadline to register for Delegate Accessibility Services is June 19th: 

https://web.cvent.com/event/593ee5c8-c3ea-4ed1-ae24-dc7ddaeb739d/summary

Childcare Services Registration (Camp NEA/Club NEA)

NEA is pleased to offer child care from 6 months to 9 years for Camp NEA, and 10-16 years through Club NEA. We’ve an informational document regarding this.

To register for Camp/Club NEA, fill out this form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d5005e89a733c8afecf17c19be520

We will send more information as it becomes available, and we look forward to seeing you in Denver!