Developing Learning Partnerships Symposium
Developing Learning Partnerships: Creating Spaces for Students to Thrive
When: Saturday, Feb 7, 2026; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Skyline College, Building 6, 2nd Floor
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. Apply for the Symposium
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 Faculty Coaching 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.
Not enough time for coaching? Consider taking a workshop via the Online Learning Consortium on inclusion, equity, or accessibility.
- Choose self paced or cohorted workshops on inclusion, accessibility and equity.
- Paid for by CTTL grant
- Compensated for 3 hours @ special rate
- Contact Nancy Somjit for details - only 4 spots remaining for 2025
First review of applications for the Symposium: Monday, November 24.
Sponsored by: Equity Scholars, a CTTL project funded by Culturally Responsive Pedagogy & Practices (CRPP) Innovative Best Practices Grant from the CCCO.