Teaching learning center

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Time away from teaching and administrative duties

allows instructors to function as learners for a period

of time as they update skills and fulfill the need to

stay abreast of continual changes in curriculum

advancement, instructional improvement, pedagogy

and technology. In turn this brings a wider perspective

to teaching, enhances teaching effectiveness, prevents

burnout, and renews enthusiasm.

The purpose of Professional Development and the

Flexible Calendar Program is to provide time for faculty

to participate in development activities related to "staff,

student, and instructional improvement." The Professional

Development and the Flexible Calendar Program allows

full-time and part-time faculty the time to work individually

and with groups to achieve improvement in three areas:

(Title 5, Section 55720)

• Staff improvement

• Student improvement

• Instructional improvement

Professional Development days, also known as flex days

or staff development days, are defined in Title 5 as "in lieu

of instruction."

A list of some of the professional development activities

at ELAC and other campuses will be posted on the Professional

Development bulletin board in the E1 building opposite

the Student Services Office. Professional Development

attendance forms are available in F5-105 and the Office of

Academic Affairs.

Evelyn Escatiola
Professional Development Coordinator
323.265.8757