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April 2026 - No. 220

 

The Vision Resource Center offers all employees in the California Community Colleges equitable access to professional development opportunities while supporting our efforts to achieve the goals outlined in Vision 2030. 

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Featured Resources

Career Pathways  

April is Community College Month, a time to recognize the role community colleges play in expanding opportunities and supporting workforce development. This two-part playlist explores career pathways within the California Community Colleges system and provides guidance for individuals interested in pursuing careers across faculty, classified professional, and administrative roles. This playlist supports learners in aligning their goals with the California Community Colleges and navigating the path to employment with confidence. 

Explore the Playlist in the Vision Resource Center:  

CCC | Career Pathways Playlist

Explore Learning Opportunities

Featured Community

Community Colleges for Change

This community shares timely updates, events, webinars, and policy insights across the California Community Colleges. As a hub for shared resources, this space helps professionals stay informed on systemwide initiatives and opportunities that support student success and strengthen our colleges and communities.

Learn More About the CCC | Community Colleges for Change  

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Featured Webinars & Systemwide Events 

CCC Accessibility Center: Global Accessibility Awareness Day Workshop  

Join colleagues from across the California Community Colleges in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day at this annual workshop. Centered on the theme, Raising the Floor: Building a Culture of Access and Equity, the event highlights efforts to move from compliance to commitment and advance accessibility across the system. 

  • May 21 | CCC Accessibility Center: Global Accessibility Awareness Day Workshop

Systemwide Events for April & May 2026 

The Chancellor’s Office and system partners are hosting a full slate of statewide conferences and convenings this April and May. These events provide opportunities for practitioners, leaders, and stakeholders to share ideas, strengthen professional practice, and advance equitable student success across the California Community Colleges.

  • Apr. 24 | Beyond the Screen: Building Connection, Calm, and Community in Virtual Learning 
  • Apr. 24 | Creating Educational Media with AI 
  • Apr. 24 | Decolonizing AI In Education: Equity Issues with AI and Exploring How to Address Them in Our Classrooms 
  • Apr. 24 | Measuring What Matters: Assessment, Grading & Compliance Essentials 
  • Apr. 27 | Hear It First: Early Findings from the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Degree Feasibility Study 
  • Apr. 28 & May 1 | The Next Chapter in AI: Integration and Best Practices 
  • Apr. 29 | AI & Pedagogy Brown Bag Office Hour with Online Education & Educational Technology Committee 
  • Apr. 29 | Let’s Talk About Developing Journalism Open Educational Resources (OER) for Publication Classes 
  • Apr. 29 | Making Affordability Visible: Marketing Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) in Dual Enrollment Programs 
  • Apr. 29 | Business Open Educational Resources (OER) and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) 
  • Apr. 30 | Using Free Resources to Fill Open Educational Resource (OER) Gaps in Economics 
  • May 1 | Creating Interactive Agents & Apps with Vibe coding 
  • May 5 | Getting Started With LibreTexts ADAPT Open Homework and Assessment Platform 
  • May 8 | Tools for Educators: A.I. in Retail, Hospitality, & Tourism Careers 
  • May 8 | 4CPD Call for Proposals Workshop 
  • May 14 | Designing Accessible Course Materials for Every Learner 
  • May 15 | Beyond the Classroom Walls: Technology, Work-Based Learning & Dual Enrollment 
Visit the Systemwide Events Calendar

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