The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) works to meet the professional development needs of the ARC community. The CTL supports professional development that helps the college fulfill its mission, values, and commitment to social justice and equity, and to achieve its strategic goals. ARC community members develop and facilitate professional development opportunities. In addition, CTL partners with members of the greater community to offer professional learning experiences at ARC.
Upcoming CTL/Flex/PD Events
Deadline to Apply for Spring 2025 Type A/B Professional Development Leave
from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm
Featured Reading
Grading for Equity
Math Professor and CTL Faculty Liaison, Sonya Reichel, read Feldman's book, Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms.
Sonya found it to be very accessible and a great introduction to the history of the educational system in the United States.
This title challenges many traditional approaches to education and offers alternative strategies, and the most impactful question that resonated with her was: What does a grade mean? Sonya shared, "How I answer that question affects every strategy and policy in my classrooms!
Grading for Equity is available for check out from the ARC Library.
Submit a PD Request
Let us know if you have an idea for professional development or request a professional development training or event.
Contact
Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Innovation:
Dr. Brenda Valles
vallesb@arc.losrios.edu
CTL Resource Assistant:
Christina Wagner
Faculty Liaisons:
Sonya Reichel, Math
Jeff Sacha, Sociology
Victor Zarate, Physics