Professional Development/Teaching & Learning
Deadlines to Complete Professional Development Obligation for the 2026-2027 Academic Year:
See Faculty Professional Development Requirements
Professional Development Opportunities
Classified Professionals
Professional Development for Classified Professionals
- Cuyamaca College Classified Professionals Cultural Humility & Wellness Summit on Friday, October 16th - join us for the morning session (9:00am to 12:00pm) or afternoon session (1:00pm to 4:00pm) in I-208/I-209. Lunch will be served. RSVP form coming soon!
Faculty: The EMTLI
Equity-Minded Teaching and Learning Institute (EMTLI)
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
Faculty Communities of Practice and Contacts
- Culturally Relevant Activities in Biology (CRAB) - Michelle Garcia
- English - Tania Jabour
- Math - Rachel Polakoski
- Science and Engineering Educational Design (SEED) - Scott Stambach
Faculty: Distance Education
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.
Faculty: LibreTexts
Interactive LibreTexts Professional Learning Event
There is an upcoming workshop that will showcase LibreTexts, the LibreTexts Re-mixer, and the ADAPT Open Homework System.
The OERI, in collaboration with a neighboring community college district is offering
a professional development opportunity for those who intend to remix open educational
resources in theLibreTexts platform and create openly-licensed assessments - and those who support such work.
Attendees of this in-person event at San Diego College of Continuing Education, North
City Campus in San Diego, CA will be introduced to - and actively interact with -
LibreTexts, the LibreTexts Re-mixer, and the ADAPT Open Homework System. A light breakfast will be served and lunch will be provided. For more information
or to reserve your spot, please click the link below:
LibreTexts Workshop General Registration
All Employees & Students: THRIVE
THRIVE is an employee retention program that works to improve campus culture and climate using data and by promoting equity-minded and anti-racist mindsets; to build community and facilitate networking; to orient employees to their campus; and to provide support, resources, and professional development through a series of workshops and events each semester.
THRIVE began at Cuyamaca College in Fall 2022 to advance our strategic goal to increase the retention of diverse employees. This program includes welcome events at the beginning of each semester, as well as wellness events and game nights that are open to Cuyamaca College employees and students.
Fall 2026 THRIVE Events:
- August 17: Community Kick-Off Event
- September: Wellness Scavenger Hunt
- October 22: Cuyamaca Block Party
- November 10: VEBA Wellness Event
All Employees & Students: Culture & Community Circles
Culture and Community Circles
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).
Equity Lending Library and Other Resources
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.