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Developing Learning Partnerships: Creating Spaces for Students to Thrive

When: New date! Saturday, May 2, 2026; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: TBA
Speakers: Mark Salinas, National Equity Project and TBA
Who:  Faculty (full or part-time) - reimbursed 6 hours at special rate

Explore how identity, mindset, and learning conditions impact student–faculty relationships. Join Equity Scholars and the National Equity Project to learn practical ways to foster equity, belonging, and success in every classroom.  Come ready to connect, reflect, and be inspired to transform teaching through equity-centered practice.  Breakfast and lunch are included.

Questions? Contact Kim Saccio in the CTTL.

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Join us for a day-long Equity Scholars Symposium, facilitated by the National Equity Project, exploring the Learning Partnerships framework—a powerful approach to building trust and engagement across differences of identity. Drawing on the work of Zaretta Hammond (Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain), this symposium invites community college educators to deepen their understanding of how identity, mindset, and relationships shape learning.

Through interactive activities and guided reflection, participants will learn how to create identity-affirming learning environments that foster belonging, increase student engagement, and empower learners to take ownership of their growth. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies for strengthening the student–instructor partnership and advancing equity in every classroom.

Participants will be reimbursed for six hours at the Special Rate. Breakfast and lunch are provided.

The purpose of the Equity Scholars Coaching for Equity program is to expand faculty peer coaching that supports culturally responsive teaching work both inside and outside of the classroom. Equity Scholars  provide in-depth one-on-one peer coaching to allow for critical reflection and enhancements to the daily work of our faculty colleagues. The goal of the program is to work with faculty to actively implement an equity lens when developing pedagogy and facilitating curricula.

The CTTL  would like to invite you to join in this wonderful project by being mentored by an Equity Coach!  You will have 1:1 consultations and peer mentoring with your coach. You can work on your syllabus, curriculum, communication, Canvas course, teaching practices, and more! 

You will be paid for your time to complete an online course and to work with your Equity Coach. ALL faculty, full and part-time, are eligible. This program is funded by a Culturally Responsive Pedagogy grant from the CCCO and we still have spots available.

Contact Kim Saccio for more information.

The National Equity Project will be at Skyline College on April 23-24 to deliver faculty peer mentorship training based on its Coaching for Equity Framework.

This two-day Coaching for Equity Institute offers essential knowledge and coaching skills that enable participants to become effective equity-minded mentors and leaders. These skills directly support equitable teaching strategies and our work with students.

Participants will be reimbursed at the Special rate for completing this two-day institute. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

  • When: April 23-24 (Thursday/Friday), 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Where: Building 5, Room 134

I'm in! How do I apply?

Please complete the Equity Scholars Faculty Peer Coaching application by Friday, March 27, 2026.

Sponsored by:  Equity Scholars, a CTTL project funded by Culturally Responsive Pedagogy & Practices (CRPP) Innovative Best Practices Grant from the CCCO.