Vision in Action Professional Development Header with the tagline: Systemwide news, resources and best practices moving Vision 2030 forward.

August 2026 - No. 226

 

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. 

The resources and communities featured in this newsletter are hosted in the Vision Resource Center.

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Featured Resources

Supporting Student Success through Professional Learning 

This two-module playlist explores how professional learning can strengthen equitable practices and support student success across the California Community Colleges. The modules examine approaches to professional learning that advance equity throughout the employee experience, with practical strategies for creating more inclusive and effective programs for faculty, staff, and administrators.

Access the Playlist in the Vision Resource Center:  

CCC | Supporting Student Success through Professional Learning 

Discover AI Learning in the Vision Resource Center 

Empower your work with AI! Discover curated learning playlists that help you build AI literacy and apply artificial intelligence to student support, communication, data-informed decision-making, and everyday workflows. Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your skills, these learning paths offer practical strategies for every stage of your AI journey. 

Access the Playlists in the Vision Resource Center:  

  • AI Literacy and Readiness 
  • AI for Student Support, Equity & Workforce Development 
  • AI for Data, Research & Decision-Making 
  • AI for Administrative Efficiency & Workflow Automation 
  • AI for Communication 
  • AI Foundations for Higher Education Professionals 
Explore Learning Opportunities

Featured Community

Professional Development Practitioners (4CPD) 

The 4CPD Community connects professional development practitioners across the California Community Colleges who design, deliver, and support learning for faculty, staff, and administrators. Members share resources, exchange ideas, and collaborate on practices that strengthen professional learning and compliance training throughout the system. 

Learn more about the CCC | Professional Development Practitioners (4CPD) Community.

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Featured Webinars & Systemwide Events

4CPD Annual Conference 2026: We Fly Better, Together: Elevating, Leading, and Learning

Join professional development practitioners from across the California Community Colleges for the 4CPD Annual Conference 2026. Through keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, attendees will learn about emerging trends, share innovative practices, and strengthen professional learning while collaborating with colleagues from across the system. 

  • Sep. 13 | Standard Registration Closes 
  • Oct. 14–16 | 4CPD Annual Conference 2026 
Register for 4CPD

Collective Equity Impact Institute 2026 

Join colleagues from across the California Community Colleges for the Collective Equity Impact Institute 2026, a systemwide conference focused on advancing Vision 2030 through equity-centered collaboration and innovation. Discover emerging strategies, share promising practices, and engage in conversations that support the future of education, workforce development, and student success. 

  • Sep. 22-25 | Collective Equity Impact Institute 2026

Systemwide Events for September 2026

View upcoming conferences and convenings taking place across the California Community Colleges this September. 

  • Sep. 1 | When AI Gets the First Job 
  • Sep. 2 | AI in Action: Insights from the Field with AI Fellows 
  • Sep. 3 | Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) Regs 101 Training 
  • Sep. 8 | From Jobs to Future Ready Trajectories: Building Human+AI Pathways and Skill Stacks for New Entry-Level Roles 
  • Sep. 15 | Readiness by Design: From Insight to 90-Day Action Plan 
  • Sep. 15 | Destination Focused: Proactive Degree Planning for the Student Journey 
Visit the Systemwide Events Calendar

Share Your Thoughts!

We welcome your ideas and suggestions for professional development opportunities and resources that can benefit community college professionals.

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