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Professional Learning Calendar

Fall 2024

September 2024

Topic Date Time Location
Empowering Faculty for Effective Representation in Participatory Governance
  1. Basic Aid District Overview
  2. Understanding the Full-time and Associate Faculty Funding Model
  3. What is efficiency and does it matter?
  4. What is load and how is it calculated?
  5. 50% Law
  6. Responsibilities of Department Chairs and Faculty
Friday, September 6 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
What’s Next for You When It Comes to AI? Exploring Options for Adaptation and Growth
Anna Mills
Join this hands-on session that will include quick suggested activities like generating tailored AI examples of concepts we teach, trying AI research assistance in our subject areas, and testing AI writing feedback. We will have a breakout room discussion. Participants would fill out a template AI action plan where they could choose from a variety of next steps including introducing AI literacy minilessons or write their own.
Friday, September 6 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Disability Chat | Providing Disability Accommodations
Amy Delevett & Erika Llantero
Friday, September 6 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Fostering a Culture of Belonging | Community of Practice Friday, September 13 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CHE 139 or
Accessibility Inventory: Working Session
Amy Delevett, DESP
Friday, September 13 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
PG&D and Column Advancement
Eva Maddux and Kate Disney
Friday, September 13 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Join via Zoom
Faculty Appraisals and Communication Trainings (FACTs) - the Pre-conference Friday, September 13 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Join via Zoom
Faculty Sharing Session on AI Assignments
Several faculty will share their AI enhanced and AI literacy assignments, and you can share your AI action plan from Anna Mill’s session.
Friday, September 20 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Appraisals and Communication Trainings (FACTs) - Observing DEIAB Friday, September 20 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Assisting Students in Distress
Lynnea Palazzolo, Amy Delevett, and Jorge Gutierrez
Come join Student Services and Campus Police to learn about how to support students in distress. You’ll learn signs to look out for, strategies to communicate your concerns, and resources available for both you and the student. 

Friday, September 20 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Campus Safety Presentation
Jeff Profio

Friday, September 27 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

October 2024

Topic Date Time Location
Fostering a Culture of Belonging | Community of Practice Friday, October 4 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Zoom

QPR Training
Lynnea Palazzolo
During this 2-hour suicide prevention training, you will learn how to recognize the signs and talk with someone who is at risk for suicide.

Friday, October 4 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Disability Chat about Autism
Amy Delevett

Friday, October 11 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Join via Zoom
Defining AI Policies and Strategizing to Reduce AI Misuse
Anna Mills
This is a chance for participants to reflect on how they communicate with students about AI and which approaches to academic integrity are feasible and effective in their context. Anna will provide sample policies and a set of pointers about how to give concrete guidance with positive messaging. Participants could try out writing process observation with the Revision History extension for Google Docs.
Friday, October 11 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Fostering a Culture of Belonging | Community of Practice Friday, October 18 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Join via Zoom
Appraisals and Communication Trainings (FACTs) - Providing Effective and Meaningful Feedback Friday, October 25 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
RSI and Accessibility in Online Courses Friday, October 25 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Disability Tapas: Intersectionality of Disability and Veterans
Amy Delevett and Jim Winkler

Friday, October 25 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Join via Zoom

November 2024

Topic Date Time Location
Fostering a Culture of Belonging | Community of Practice Friday, November 1 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Join via Zoom

Kahoot - Adding Play to Learning 
Tracy DeHaan

Friday, November 15 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Hypothes.is - Using Social Annotation to Build Interaction and Engagement

Friday, November 22 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Disability Chat about Psychological Disabilities
Amy Delevett and Lynnea Palazzolo 

Friday, November 22 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Join via Zoom

December 2024

Topic Date Time Location
Using Canva for Easy, Polished Graphics Friday, December 6 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Fostering a Culture of Belonging TEACHing Showcase Friday, December 6 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Join via Zoom

Spring 2024

Topic Date Time Location
β€œFostering a Sense of Belonging” Community of Practice Friday, February 2 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CHE 134
UDL Community of Practice | Session 5 Friday, February 2 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Zoom
Creative Discussion Board Assignments and Prompts
Friday WOW
Friday, February 9 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Beyond Multiple Choice – The Wide World of Canvas Quiz Questions
Friday WOW
Friday, February 23 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Accessibility Toolbox: PDFs Friday, February 23 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Zoom
Topic Date Time Location
UDL Session 6 Friday, March 1 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Zoom
Furthering your educational journey: Exploring and applying to graduate school
Dr. Joshua Moon-Johnson
Friday, March 1 10:00 AM Zoom
PowerPoint Integration with Camtasia
Friday WOW
Friday, March 8 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Accessibility Toolbox: Excel, Charts, and Other Visuals Friday, March 15 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Talking Strategies for Helping in Students in Distress
Lynnea Palazzolo and Amy Delevett
Friday, March 15 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Canvas Question Banks
Friday WOW
Friday, March 22 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Topic Date Time Location
UDL Session 7 Friday, April 12 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Zoom
Saving Time with SnagIt
Friday WOW
Friday, April 19 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Accessibility Toolbox: Advanced PDF Friday, April 26 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Topic Date Time Location
UDL Session 8 Friday, May 3 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Zoom
Accessibility Resources from CVC and PopeTech
Friday WOW
Friday, May 3 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Accessibility Toolbox: Videos, Captioning, and Transcripts Friday, May 3 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
TEACHing Showcase Friday, May 10

Fall 2023

Topic Date Time Location
Time Saving Grading with Canvas
WVC Online
Friday, September 1 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
TEACH Coach Mentoring Orientation Meeting Thursday, September 7 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Zoom
Safety Friday
Jeff Profio & Team
Friday, September 8 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Universal Design for Learning Faculty Learning Community
Open only to FLC participants.
Friday, September 8 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Zoom
NISOD Conference β€œWhen Mindfulness Meets the Classroom” Friday, September 15 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Virtual
POCR Academy Session A
WVC Online
Thursday, September 21 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Zoom
POCR Academy Session A
WVC Online
Friday, September 22 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Generative AI in the Classroom: a discussion amongst faculty Friday, September 22 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Accessibility Toolbox: What is accessibility? – Overview Friday, September 22 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
POCR Academy Session D
WVC Online
Thursday, September 28 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Zoom
POCR Academy Session D Friday, September 29 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Working with Students in Distress
WVC Online
Friday, September 29 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Topic Date Time Location
Substance Abuse and Young Adults
Lynnea Palazzolo and Santa Clara County Officials
Friday, October 6 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Panopto, YouTube, Camtasia – Keeping it all straight!
WVC Online
Friday, October 6 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Universal Design for Learning Faculty Learning Community
Open only to FLC participants.
Friday, October 6 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Zoom
Camtasia Workshop Friday, October 13 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
POCR Academy Session B
WVC Online
Thursday, October 19 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Zoom
Video Captioning Tips and Tricks
WVC Online
Friday, October 20 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
POCR Academy Session B
WVC Online
Friday, October 27 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Accessibility Toolbox: Microsoft Word/Google Docs – Document Markup Friday, October 27 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Topic Date Time Location
POCR Academy Session C
WVC Online
Thursday, November 2 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Zoom
Sabbatical Workshop (Tentative)
Wael Abdeljabbar and Jennifer Kerwin
Thursday, November 2 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Zoom
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training and Certification
Peggy Cho from Santa Clara County Behavioral Health
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants to identify, understand and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Friday, November 3 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Zoom
POCR Academy Session C
WVC Online
Friday, November 3 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Universal Design for Learning Faculty Learning Community
Open only to FLC participants.
Friday, November 3 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Zoom
Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in the Classroom and Beyond
Are you looking for ways to support our LGBTQ+ students in and outside of the classroom? Join Danielle Shaw for an informational workshop that will help you gain a deeper understanding of identity, gender, and sexuality at 69Βάΐς. We will touch on best practices regarding names and pronouns and review tips for creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
Thursday, November 16 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Fox 101
Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in the Classroom and Beyond
Are you looking for ways to support our LGBTQ+ students in and outside of the classroom? Join Danielle Shaw for an informational workshop that will help you gain a deeper understanding of identity, gender, and sexuality at 69Βάΐς. We will touch on best practices regarding names and pronouns and review tips for creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
Friday, November 17 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Accessibility Toolbox: PowerPoint/Slides Friday, November 17 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Disability Chat about Autism
Come join DESP Director, Amy Delevett, as we talk about the most common challenges our students with autism encounter, and what we can do to support. This workshop consists of a short presentation followed by a hearty Q & A. So whether you have questions, maybe past challenges that have left you stumped, or would like to share your strategies, we hope you'll attend!
Friday, November 17 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Zoom
Topic Date Time Location
Camtasia Basics
WVC Online
Friday, December 1 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Questions, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training
We can all save lives. Just like CPR, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. All are welcome to attend so please inform your students! Prior registration is required to receive the zoom link. The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training.
Friday, December 1 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Zoom
Disability Chat about Autism
Come join DESP Director, Amy Delevett, as we talk about the most common challenges our students with autism encounter, and what we can do to support. This workshop consists of a short presentation followed by a hearty Q & A. So whether you have questions, maybe past challenges that have left you stumped, or would like to share your strategies, we hope you'll attend!
Friday, December 1 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Zoom
Disability Chat about Veterans
Wondering about the unique challenges that our student Veterans face, and how to assist? Join DESP Director, Amy Delevett, in reviewing the intersectionality of being a Veteran with a disability. Together, we'll review Veteran needs, inclusion building strategies, and have plenty of time for a robust Q & A.
Friday, December 8 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Zoom

Spring 2023

Topic Date Time Location
Peer Online Course Review (POCR) Overview
WVC Online
Friday, February 3 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
DESP: Creating a Welcoming Community for all students
Amy Delevett, DESP Director and Erika Llantero, DESP counselor
Please join us in discussing how disability accommodations, Universal Design for Learning Principles, and Caring Campus Commitments, can support students in feeling welcomed and included. We hope to leave you with some new ideas that will support students in demonstrating what they're truly capable of.
Friday, February 10 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Peer Online Course Review (POCR) Academy 1 of 3
WVC Online
The POCR Academy is a series of three 2-hour interactive online workshops that review the components of the CVC Course Design Rubric and guide faculty in the application of these components. Interested faculty need to apply to participate and can be compensated for their time. See further details on the POCR Academy page.
Friday, February 24 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM POCR Academy
The Appraisal Process: What You Need to Know
Chris Dyer (hosted by Meg & Michelle)
Friday, February 24 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Topic Date Time Location
Kahoot!
WVC Online
Friday, March 3 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Serving the Institution with your Passion Friday, March 3 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Peer Online Course Review (POCR) Academy 2 of 3
WVC Online
The POCR Academy is a series of three 2-hour interactive online workshops that review the components of the CVC Course Design Rubric and guide faculty in the application of these components. Interested faculty need to apply to participate and can be compensated for their time. See further details on the POCR Academy page.
Friday, March 10 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM POCR Academy
The Appraisal Process: What You Need to Know with the Office of Instruction
Meg Farrell & Michelle Francis
Friday, March 17 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Peer Online Course Review (POCR) Academy 3 of 3
WVC Online
The POCR Academy is a series of three 2-hour interactive online workshops that review the components of the CVC Course Design Rubric and guide faculty in the application of these components. Interested faculty need to apply to participate and can be compensated for their time. See further details on the POCR Academy page.
Friday, March 17 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM POCR Academy
What’s it like to be a new professor?
Join this joint sharing session with newer faculty members from across the district.
Friday, March 17 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Topic Date Time Location
Getting Started with Snagit
WVC Online
Casey Seiter from Techsmith will demonstrate how to use Snagit screen capture software. Once you start using Snagit, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it!
Friday, April 7 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Engaging Teaching Strategies for Asynchronous and Zoom Classes – Keep It Fresh and Caring
TEACH
Friday, April 7 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Serving Latinx Students: Some Strategies
Leo Villabobos & Samantha Hernandez
Friday, April 14 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Liquid Syllabus Challenge #1: Set Up Your Homepage
WVC Online
Friday, April 21 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Topic Date Time Location
Liquid Syllabus Challenge #2: Add Pages with Course Information
WVC Online
Friday, May 5 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom
Teaching Showcase Friday, May 5 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Zoom
Liquid Syllabus Challenge #3: Add Images and Navigation Style
WVC Online
Friday, May 19 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Zoom