Professional Development
Calendar of Events
August 24
CalSTRS Presents: Retire Now or Later
3-4:30 p.m.
Pre-registration required
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.
August 25
Higher Ed’s Big Restructuring: Adapting to the Era of the Modern Learner
11-12 p.m.
Attend in Zoom
Pre-registration required
Higher education isn't facing just one disruption. It’s dealing with demographic shifts,
affordability pressures, rapid advances in technology and a volatile policy landscape—among
other pressures—all at the same time. So the question for institutional leaders is
no longer whether change is coming: It’s how to redesign their institutions to succeed
in this emerging operating environment.
Neurodiverse Workshop: The Energy Bubble Model— Building Regulation, Connection, and
Inclusive Classrooms
Presented by YouthWell
4-5:30 p.m.
Must pre-register to get the Zoom link
Classroom regulation is not just about behavior management. It is the foundation for
learning, connection, and emotional safety. The Energy Bubble Model gives educators
a simple, visual, and engaging framework that helps students understand their own
energy levels, recognize the energy of others, and build the skills needed for both
self-regulation and co-regulation. Designed for all learners, this approach uses relatable
language, sensory-informed strategies, and practical classroom tools to create more
inclusive and connected learning environments where students learn understand themselves
and develop the ability to support each other. Participants will explore step-by-step
ways to introduce the model through activities, worksheets, and everyday classroom
routines, while learning how to support sensory needs and build personalized regulation
toolkits throughout the school year.
August 26
Building Brain Capital in the Age of AI
Presented by Calm Health
9-10 a.m.
Attend in Zoom
Pre-registration required
In the era of artificial intelligence and the 24-hour news cycle, every headline seems
more unsettling than the last. The future is here, forcing us to quickly adapt to
new ways of living and working. But as technology rapidly evolves, so too should the
understanding that nothing can replace the human capacity for critical thinking, connection,
and emotional intelligence. It’s time for a new approach–one that recognizes that
an organization’s most valuable asset is still the collective brainpower of its employees.
Join the founder and CEO of Cognitive Group, Krystal Sexton, alongside the Calm Health
CEO Chris Carey and Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Chris Mosunic, as they explain why
investing in brain capital is the key to innovation, productivity, and workplace culture.
You’ll learn:
- What brain capital is
- Why mental health support and brain capital go hand-in-hand
- Strategies for building a “brain-positive” culture at your organization
Hallmarks of Excellence: Instructional Support and Learner Support
10-11 a.m.
Attend in Zoom
Pre-registration required
Discover how excellence in digital learning depends on coordinated instructional support
and learner-centered services. Hallmark authors will share strategies for supporting
faculty, designing high-quality learning experiences, and creating integrated systems
that promote learner success across every stage of the student journey.
Rehabilitation Act 504 Update Coming May 11, 2027
Presented by the CCC Accessibility Center
11-12 p.m.
Attend in Zoom
Pre-registration required
Explore how the newly updated federal Section 504 regulations directly impact the
California Community Colleges (CCC) system, from shifting compliance timelines to
campus program requirements. We will break down the extended May 11, 2027 (related
to Section 504 aligning with the Section 508 updates) digital accessibility deadline
for transitioning to WCAG 2.1 AA standards across college websites and student portals,
alongside the urgent July 8, 2026 mandate requiring accessible medical equipment in
Campus Health Centers and allied health training labs. Additionally, the session will
cover how strengthened child welfare provisions intersect with campus CalWORKs, CARE,
and Early Childhood Education programs, while contextualizing these mandates against
ongoing out-of-state legal challenges to ensure your district remains fully compliant
under both federal and strict California state laws.
Respondus Monitor: New Features, Fresh Ideas
11-11:30 a.m.
Attend in Zoom
Pre-registration required
See the latest enhancements for LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor, including
second camera support, handheld device detection, and the use of MS Word and Excel
during secure exams. You'll also discover innovative and cost-effective ways these
tools are being used for in-class assessments, labs, pop-up testing centers, presentations,
and remote proctoring.
August 27
Weeks, Not Semesters: How AUA Deployed Agentic AI
11-12 p.m.
Attend in Zoom
Pre-registration required
Learn what it takes to launch an AI agent institution-wide.
Instructor Training for LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor: Prevent Cheating During
Online Exams
11-12 p.m.
Attend in Zoom
Pre-registration required
This comprehensive training webinar is intended for instructors who plan to use LockDown
Browser and/or Respondus Monitor with online exams in Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas,
Moodle, and Schoology.
LockDown Browser is a custom browser that prevents digital cheating during an online exam. Respondus Monitor is a companion product for LockDown Browser that deters cheating when students take online exams in non- proctored environments. Students use their own computers with a standard webcam to record assessment sessions.
- The training will cover:
- - How to use LockDown Browser to prevent digital cheating in proctored testing environments
- - How to use Respondus Monitor in non-proctored environments, to protect exam integrity and confirm student identity
- - The student perspective using each application
- - Efficient review of the assessment data collected, including the Review Priority system, timeline, and milestone features
- - Best practices and tips for success with both applications
August 28
Introducing Multi-Part Assignments in Turnitin Feedback Studio
12-1 p.m.
Attend in Zoom
Pre-registration required
Join us for an introduction to Turnitin Feedback Studio's new Multi-Part Assignments
feature. We'll demonstrate how to create, manage, and grade multi-stage assignments,
and share best practices for incorporating them into your courses.
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