Professional Development/Teaching & Learning
Deadlines to Complete Professional Development Obligation for the 2026-2027 Academic Year:
See Faculty Professional Development Requirements
Classified Professionals Cultural Humility and Equity Leadership Training
- Save the Date: Cultural Humility & Wellness Summit, Friday, October 16th - more information coming soon!
Culture and Community Circle
The Culture and Community Circle sessions celebrate the experiences and contributions of various communities including people who are differently abled (Disabilities Awareness month); the Filipino/a/x community, (Filipinx Heritage month); local Indigenous communities (Native American Heritage month); the Latino/a/x community (Latinx Heritage month); Undocumented/Status/DACAmented /Dreamer students, (Undocumented Student Action Week), the Middle Eastern community, and the contributions of women (Women's History Month).
The Equity-Minded Teaching and Learning Institute (EMTLI) is a yearly cohort-based professional development activity in which participating faculty analyze their classroom data, disaggregate by race/ethnicity, and then make changes to their curriculum and teaching practices using an equity-minded teaching framework.
Faculty Communities of Practice and Contacts
- Biology: Culturally Relevant Activities in Biology (CRAB) - Michelle Garcia
- English - Tania Jabour
- Math - Rachel Polakoski
- Sciences/Engineering: Science and Engineering Educational Design (SEED) - contact Scott Stambach
Distance Education
Sign up for Canvas Basics, DE Certification, or HyFlex Training
Learn more about required DE training or view a comprehensive list of DE resources and training opportunities.
Anti-Racist and Equity-Minded Books and Videos
Contact the Teaching and Learning Team at cuyamaca.teachlearn@gcccd.edu for more information regarding the Cuyamaca Equity Lending Library.