Professional Development
Professional development is integral to Skyline College's mission of empowering and transforming a global community of learners. Though professional development, our staff and faculty can better support student learning and student success while encouraging personal innovation and professional growth.
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Options for PD
CTTL Events & Workshops
For faculty, classified professionals, and administrators
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.
CTTL Events & WorkshopsFlex Day
For faculty, classified professionals, and administrators
Flex Days are held twice a semester, and provide workshops online and in-person to bring our campus together in community and professional development. Interested in presenting? Propose a workshop.
Faculty Development Fund (Article 13)
For faculty
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.
Classified Professional Development
For classified professionals
Classified Professional Development funds are available to classified employees who have completed probationary status. Skyline College Classified Professional Development Program supports the development of job-related skills and knowledge; knowledge and skills for professional advancement; and work, life, balance associated with job performance.
Vision Resource Center
For faculty, classified professionals, and administrators
The Vision Resource Center is the professional development platform for all California community college professionals. Access trainings and events on a variety of topics through your smccd.edu account.
Professional Development Academy
For faculty & classified professionals
SMCCD's Professional Development Academy offers training opportunities on a variety of topics. Whether you're an individual contributor or manager, everyone can benefit from engagement with relevant, practical training and connection with colleagues.
Professional Development AcademyMicrocourses
For faculty
Take self-paced courses in Canvas, completed at your leisure. Each course is typically 1 - 1.5 hours. You can self-enroll in the Vision Resource Center (VRC). See available courses and links below.
First, login to the VRC:
Login to VRCNext, pick a microcourse:
Equity Coaching Program
For faculty
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 will 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.
Equity Coaching ProgramCulturally Responsive Pedagogy Course
For faculty
Self paced, 4 weeks, $1500 or 25 hours at special rate.