Professional Development
Calendar of Events
September 14
12-1:30 p.m.
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Are you trying to decide when to retire? Understand your retirement options, access
CalSTRS’ online resources and calculate your own retirement estimates with the guidance
of a CalSTRS benefit specialist. Learn how to determine if you can retire now or later.
You’ll use myCalSTRS during this webinar, so be sure you’re registered and that your account information is up to date.
September 15
Presented by Turnitin
8-8:45 a.m.
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Final submission is no longer a reliable indicator of student learning. Turnitin Clarity
brings transparency to the writing process, so you can guide responsible AI use, spot
gaps in understanding, and protect academic integrity, all while reclaiming valuable
teaching time.
Join this interactive session to see how Turnitin Clarity fits into the way you already teach. Whether you're just getting started or ready to deepen your use, you'll leave with practical guidance and best practices you can apply right away.
Presented by the Online and Professional Education Association
9-10 a.m.
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Noncredit instructional design comes with its own rhythm, rules, and rewards — different
stakeholders, different timelines, and often a different definition of "success."
Join us for a coffee chat exploring what it's really like to design for the noncredit
space, including the unique challenges of credit-to-noncredit conversion, working
with SMEs outside traditional academic structures, and building courses that stand
on their own outside a degree pathway. Whether noncredit is your whole world or just
one piece of your portfolio, come share what's working, what's tricky, and what you
wish more people understood about this corner of ID.
9-10 a.m.
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Find out how Respondus 4 allows you to create and manage exams that can be printed
to paper or published directly to your LMS, and how the Test Bank Network enables
instructors to create online tests from official publisher test banks.
9-10 a.m.
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping higher education and the workforce. As
AI takes on an increasing share of cognitive and knowledge-based tasks—potentially
handling up to one-third of the work traditionally performed by humans—the question
for colleges and universities is no longer whether AI will change education, but how
institutions should prepare students for a future where information is abundant and
automation is commonplace.
This webinar, sponsored by Instructure, explores why liberal education is becoming more, not less, essential in the AI era. While AI can generate content, analyze data, and automate routine cognitive work, it cannot replace the distinctly human capacities that employers increasingly value: ethical reasoning, sound judgment, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and the ability to synthesize ideas across disciplines.
10-11 a.m.
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People are susceptible to strain from a number of sources including work and school
obligations, illness, finances, interpersonal conflict, and more. Learn strategies
to create and maintain a low-stress environment, identify & respond to ‘red flags’,
and communicate in times of crisis with a licensed therapist.
Presented by Zoom
10:30-11:30 a.m.
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In an era of endless content and AI-generated noise, creating more isn’t enough. Watch
Zoom CMO Kim Storin and Atlassian’s Ashley Faus, author of Human-Centered Marketing,
explore how marketers can use AI to accelerate their work while building the trust
and authentic connections audiences value most.
11-12 p.m.
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Learn how institutions can respond to AI disruption while preserving assessment integrity
& the student experience.
Presented by Turnitin
8-8:45 p.m.
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Final submission is no longer a reliable indicator of student learning. Turnitin Clarity
brings transparency to the writing process, so you can guide responsible AI use, spot
gaps in understanding, and protect academic integrity, all while reclaiming valuable
teaching time.
Join this interactive session to see how Turnitin Clarity fits into the way you already teach. Whether you're just getting started or ready to deepen your use, you'll leave with practical guidance and best practices you can apply right away.
September 16
8-9 a.m.
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Does compassion cause suffering? When does it go too far and how can you protect your
own wellbeing? Learn the warning signs, who is at risk, and how to restore your emotional
energy with a licensed therapist.
10-11 a.m.
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Caregivers, family members, and friends need clear tools to support someone who is
dealing with both substance use and mental health challenges. Learn how to recognize
crisis warning signs, set healthy boundaries, and avoid enabling harmful behaviors
with a licensed therapist. The program emphasizes compassion, safety, and maintaining
realistic expectations. Part 3 in a 3-part series.
Presented by Respondus
10-11 a.m.
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StudyMate makes it easy to create flashcards, self-assessments and learning games
- all from within Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, Schoology, and Moodle courses.
This free, 30-minute webinar provides an overview of how to use the application to
engage students with course content.
11-12 p.m.
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Discover how Turnitin Feedback Studio rubric tools can help you efficiently evaluate
student work while providing clear, consistent feedback. This session will cover the
practical use of rubrics in Feedback Studio—including setup, application, and grading
workflows—so you can confidently leverage rubric functionality to support student
success.
4-4:45 p.m.
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Your CalSTRS lifetime monthly retirement benefit is an excellent start. You’ll likely
need more to meet your retirement income goal. Join us to better understand your CalSTRS
retirement benefit, why it’s important to start saving now and what resources we have
to help you along the way. Plus, we will cover some common misconceptions about Social
Security. You’ll leave the presentation with some steps to take now to benefit yourself
and your loved ones in the future.
September 17
8-9 a.m.
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The ability to calmly and respectfully advocate for your needs is an essential skill
for modern workforces. Learn practical tools and simple scripts for saying no, asking
for help, and managing unrealistic demands. Discuss ways to set clear limits with
supervisors, coworkers, and customers, and how to respond when boundaries aren’t respected.
Plus, we’ll share strategies to reduce digital overload and stay composed during difficult
conversations. Part 2 in a 2-part series.
Presented by Zoom
10-11 a.m.
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Your recordings shouldn’t just sit in a folder. They should work for you.
Join Dr. Lance Ford, Zoom Education Evangelist, and Andrew Piper, Zoom Video Management Specialist, for a live session that combines a platform overview, product demo, and real talk from institutions already putting ZVM to work.
See how Zoom Video Management turns recordings into structured, searchable video channels with seamless LTI Pro integration for Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle and get a first look at the latest product updates built specifically for teaching and learning environments.
11-12 p.m.
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Join the NSLS for a panel-style roundtable on what career readiness means in 2026.
Presented by the CCC Accessibility Center
11-12 p.m.
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The California Community Colleges Accessibility Center is proud to announce that Pope
Tech Dashboard is available systemwide at no cost to colleges as the result of a RFP.
Join the CCC Accessibility Center as Pope Tech demonstrates how to evaluate and remediate
course content for accessibility using the features of their Canvas accessibility
tools: Dashboard and Accessibility Guide. This in-depth training is appropriate for
faculty and instructional support staff who are interested in maximizing these powerful
tools to ensure their course content is accessible for all students and compliant
with ADA Title II updates.
Presented by
11:30-12:30 p.m.
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Social annotation offers students a way to build community while they annotate course
documents, but just because we create an annotation assignment does not mean that
students automatically know how to write meaningful annotations. This session provides
strategies for increasing instructor presence in annotation activities, prompting
meaningful original annotations from students, and inviting students to respond to
each other. You will leave with strategies that you can apply to your assignment prompts
to start seeing better results from student annotations & discussions immediately.
12-1 p.m.
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This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown
Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams. The session provides a detailed
demonstration of both applications, including enhancements that make Respondus Monitor
even more effective and easy to use.
12-1 p.m.
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Join the Climate Fellows and faculty leaders as we explore the intersections of equity,
climate change, environmental justice, and sustainability. The first of five CEEAD
webinars will describe examples of inequities in climate and environmental issues
while spotlighting positive stories of individuals and communities working to solve
them. We’ll connect these themes directly to CCC students’ showing why this work is
a timely and important intervention. Participants will leave with a deeper sense of
connection to climate and environmental equity and begin to establish a community
of practice.
Presented by the National Humanities Center
4-5:30 p.m.
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Jack Kirby (1917–1994) was one of the most influential creators in American comic
book history. From his early work in newspapers and animation to his collaborations
with Joe Simon, his groundbreaking years at Marvel Comics, and his later work developing
the “Fourth World” at DC Comics, Kirby helped shape the visual language and storytelling
traditions of modern popular culture.
This webinar examines Kirby’s career as a lens for exploring the comics medium and the collaborative nature of artistic production. Participants will consider how comic books differ from other forms of visual storytelling, how Kirby used the comic book page to construct narrative, and how questions of authorship emerge within the collaborative process of comics publishing. Educators will gain strategies for incorporating comics into humanities classrooms while encouraging students to analyze visual storytelling, popular culture, collaboration, and authorship.
AHC Fall Advisory Committee Gathering: Campfire Conversations
4:30-7 p.m.
Location: Fine Arts Complex (Building F)
Help shape the future of workforce education. Please note that the Advisory Committee
lead faculty will be compensated for up to three hours of attendance. Faculty members
who are not serving as Advisory Committee leads are welcome to participate and may
earn Professional Development hours; however, attendance will not be compensated.
September 18
9-10 a.m.
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Part of our FREE monthly training webinars - Learn how to get started building a book
from your own materials, including basic harvesting requests from existing materials.
This will cover the basics of the LibreTexts Conductor Project Management System.
Presented by CCC
10-12 p.m.
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This webinar focuses on building student capacity and a culture of growth mindset
through active learning activities within Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 with support.
Attendees will learn how to construct a thinking classroom to develop skills such
as adaptability, critical thinking, and metacognition to enhance students’ understanding
of Calculus concepts and increase course retention.
10:30-11:30 a.m.
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As the academic year begins, many local ZTC leads are concerned about existing and
upcoming deadlines. What does it mean to “implement a pathway” by Fall 2026 or 2027?
What reporting must happen by January 29, 2027? What happens if you don’t meet these
deadlines? And what, when, and how do you submit OER to COOL4Ed? Join us for an overview
of expectations, deadlines, and answers to your questions. Come for the updates, stay
for the solutions—and leave knowing what you need to do next.
12-1 p.m.
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The is pleased to announce a new OER for intermediate and advanced college-level Spanish.
is an intermediate and advanced college-level Spanish OER grammar manual for second
language learners and heritage speakers at the community college level. This second
edition is fully aligned with and University of Kansas’ . The manual incorporates the ASCCC OERI IDEA Framework and UDL 3.0 principles for
culturally responsive, accessible instruction. It includes 8 chapters plus a capstone
chapter, “De todo un poco”, each with cultural readings, grammar explanations, and
self-graded H5P activities that are available in LibreStudio. Instructors can download
the manual or use the LibreTexts OER Remixer to adapt and customize content for their
course management system.
12-1 p.m.
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This webinar will provide a practical introduction to the updated ADA Title II requirements
and what they mean for California Community Colleges faculty. We will explore how
the requirements apply across our entire digital landscape, including instructional
materials, Canvas content, documents, videos, publisher resources, and other third-party
tools.
Participants will learn how proactive accessibility and Universal Design for Learning can help remove barriers before they occur, support a wider range of learners, and make access part of everyday teaching practice. The session will offer clear guidance, familiar examples, and practical steps faculty can begin taking now.
ADA work is equity work. Together, we can build accessibility into our courses and systems so that all students have meaningful access from the start.
(for English Classes)
1-3 p.m.
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This focuses on active learning within the English classroom with a focus on culturally
responsive assignments. Activities will include an oral history assignment and student
ePortfolio project – both honoring a student's cultural and linguistic background
while engaging in research, reading, and writing to empower students to use their
voice and connect with their community.
2-3 p.m.
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As of Fall 2026, most new pathways funded with Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Degree Program
dollars are required to be implemented and many colleges have added new resources
to COOL4Ed as required by the ZTC legislation. Join us for an overview of newly available
psychology OER, to share what OER you’re working on, and/or to discuss your unmet
OER needs.
Recorded Sessions
