Developing Learning Partnerships Symposium
Developing Learning Partnerships: Creating Spaces for Students to Thrive
When: New date! Saturday, May 2, 2026; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Skyline campus, Building 6 (Room 202)
Speakers: Mark Salinas, National Equity Project and TBA
Who: Faculty (full or part-time) - reimbursed 6 hours at special rate
Explore how identity, mindset, and learning conditions impact student–faculty relationships. Join Equity Scholars and the National Equity Project to learn practical ways to foster equity, belonging, and success in every classroom. Come ready to connect, reflect, and be inspired to transform teaching through equity-centered practice. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Questions? Contact Kim Saccio in the CTTL. Apply for the Symposium
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Join us for a day-long Equity Scholars Symposium, facilitated by the National Equity Project, exploring the Learning Partnerships framework—a powerful approach to building trust and engagement across differences of identity. Drawing on the work of Zaretta Hammond (Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain), this symposium invites community college educators to deepen their understanding of how identity, mindset, and relationships shape learning.
Through interactive activities and guided reflection, participants will learn how to create identity-affirming learning environments that foster belonging, increase student engagement, and empower learners to take ownership of their growth. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies for strengthening the student–instructor partnership and advancing equity in every classroom.
Participants will be reimbursed for six hours at the Special Rate. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
Sponsored by: Equity Scholars, a CTTL project funded by Culturally Responsive Pedagogy & Practices (CRPP) Innovative Best Practices Grant from the CCCO.