Welcome to CTTL PD

Professional development is integral to Skyline College's mission of empowering and transforming a global community of learners. Professional development provides faculty ways to support student learning and student success, as well as encouraging innovation and professional growth. The CTTL offers essential training to foster high quality educational outcomes for students and the community.

Spring 2025 Calendar of Events  

Microcourses

Pressed for time on Flex Days? Check out the SMCCD self-paced microcourses! 

These are self-paced courses in Canvas which can be completed at your leisure, typically within 1 - 1.5 hours. You can self-enroll in the Vision Resource Center. See available courses and links below.

First, login to the Vision Resource Center.

Login  

Next, pick a microcourse:

Contact Us

Location: Building 5, Room 118

Email Us:

Lucia Lachmayr, PD Co-Coordinator | lachmayrl@smccd.edu

Sima Karge, PD Co-Coordinator | karves@smccd.edu

Interested in learning more?

Please check out CTTL Events and Workshops for upcoming workshops

Propose a CTTL Workshop

Have an idea or experience to share? We would love for you to host a workshop. Propose a Session for 2025. Please email the PD coordinators with any questions.

Faculty Development Fund (Article 13)

The San Mateo County Community College District provides a fund equal to 1% of expenditures for regular faculty salaries to provide faculty professional development opportunities.

Faculty Fund Forms & Information

Flex Days, Workshops, and Morepeople learning

Flex Days are offered twice per semester. The next Flex Day is on 4/17/25. Learn more about upcoming Flex Days.

CTTL offers many opportunities to continue faculty professional development via Brown Bags, Workshops, and Open Labs. See a detailed list on the CTTL Calendar or check the weekly CTTL emails for details.  

Interested in teaching online?  Learn more about Distance Education at Skyline College and the Quality Online Teaching and Learning Course (QOTL).