Professional Development

Calendar of Events

September 14

CalSTRS Presents: Retire Now or Later
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

Don’t Ban AI; Teach it—Tips to Master AI in Your Classroom
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.

Coffee Chat: The Noncredit Side of the Street
Presented by the Online and Professional Education Association 
9-10 a.m.
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No pre-registration required
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. 

Respondus 4 and the Test Bank Network: Quickly Create Online Exams 
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. 

The Human Advantage: Why Liberal Education Matters More in the Age of AI
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.

Creating a Low-Stress Environment and Minimizing Crises
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. 

Human Connection in an AI-First Era
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. 

Leading Through the AI-Chaos: An Agile Framework for Learning and Assessment Integrity
11-12 p.m.
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Learn how institutions can respond to AI disruption while preserving assessment integrity & the student experience. 

Don’t Ban AI; Teach it—Tips to Master AI in Your Classroom
Presented by Turnitin 
8-8:45 p.m.
Attend in Zoom
Pre-registration required 
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

Understanding Compassion Fatigue & Burnout
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. 

Substance Use and Mental Health: Communication, Boundaries, & Crisis Management
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. 

StudyMate Campus: Flashcards & Learning Games within your LMS
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. 

Rubrics in Turnitin Feedback Studio: Streamline Grading and Feedback 
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. 

CalSTRS presents: My First Steps Webinar
4-4:45 p.m.
Pre-registration required
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

Workplace Boundaries: Strategies and Tools
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. 

The Next Chapter for Video Learning: Zoom Video Management Demo and Customer Roundtable
Presented by Zoom
10-11 a.m.
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Pre-registration required
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.

Ready for What? Career Readiness in a Shifting Market
11-12 p.m.
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Join the NSLS for a panel-style roundtable on what career readiness means in 2026. 

Pope Tech Dashboards
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. 

Learning Lab: Modeling and Prompting Meaningful Annotation 
Presented by Hypothesis.is
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. 

LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor: Protect the Integrity of Online Tests
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. 

Climate and Environmental Equity Across Disciplines
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. 

Jack Kirby, Comics Studies, and Collaborative Authorship in American Popular Culture
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

Basics for Beginners Webinar: Authoring Your Own OER with LibreTexts Conductor
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.  

AB 1705 Learning Series: Growth Mindset, Metacognition and Active Learning with Calculus
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. 

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Reporting and COOL4Ed: What You Need to Know
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. 

Entrada Libre 2.0—New Spanish OER Showcase 
12-1 p.m.
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The ASCCC OERI is pleased to announce a new OER for intermediate and advanced college-level Spanish. Entrada Libre 2.0 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 Tarea Libre 2 (2024) and University of Kansas’ Acceso. 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. 

ADA Title II Update: What Faculty Need to Know
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. 

AB1705 Learning Series: Engaging Students Through Active Learning and Culturally Responsive Activities (for English Classes)
1-3 p.m.
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Pre-registration required
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.  

Open Educational Resources )OER) for Psychology—New Resources and the State of the Discipline
2-3 p.m.
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Pre-registration required
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 

Silence to Support: Navigating Depression and Anxiety with Compassion
Designing Healthy Habits That Last 
Well-Being: Youth Mental Health With the Washington Post
Emotional Intelligence and the Workplace
The Future of Workplace Mental Health: How Employers Can Tackle Lonliness and Burnout
Early Signs Matter: Strategies for Supporting Your Mental Health 
The Human Component: Balancing Life 
Culture Shaping 
Turnitin's New Similarity Report and AI Detection