PD Title: How Accommodations, Testing, and Conduct Intertwine

Presenters: Alexis Banks, Dr. Jennie Knecht, Jalissa Adger, Tameika Wideman and Bonnie Graham

Date: Monday August 10th

Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am (Virtual via Teams)

New professional development sessions have been added to the catalog, and we encourage everyone to review the updated offerings as you prepare for the fall 2026 semester.

We encourage you to sign up at your earliest convenience to secure your spot and continue building your professional toolkit for the upcoming academic year.

 Registration Link: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/prefall-2026-inservice-pd-opportunities/

We encourage you to review the available sessions and register early for those that best align with your professional interests and responsibilities. Whether you are new to the College or have been part of our journey for many years, these sessions are designed to inspire, inform, and equip you for the upcoming academic year.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students, our colleagues, and the mission of Piedmont Technical College. We look forward to learning, growing, and celebrating this special anniversary with you as we begin another year of excellence.

We hope to see you at our Pre-Fall In-Service Professional Development sessions!

Greetings!

We are excited to announce that new professional development sessions have been added to our Spring 2026 lineup. These opportunities are designed to strengthen our collective knowledge, enhance campus readiness, and support the continued success of our students and college community.

🌟 Newly Added Sessions

1. Enrollment Services: Strengthening Student Support:  This session provides an in‑depth look at key processes within Enrollment Services, offering valuable insights to help faculty and staff better guide students through admissions, registration, and related support pathways.

2. Active Threat Response Training: Led by PTC’s own campus safety professionals, this training equips participants with essential strategies for responding effectively in emergency situations. This is a critical component of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and prepared campus environment.

🔍 Important Reminder

Please read each PD session description carefully to confirm whether the session is being offered virtually or in‑person and specific location. Session formats vary, and reviewing the details ensures you join the correct location—whether online or on campus.

We appreciate your continued engagement in professional development and your dedication to fostering a supportive, informed, and safe learning environment.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/2026-innovate-integrate-inspire-together

Warm regards,

To register for the free professional development webinar, please use the link below:

https://rsccd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/O3iunAqLT5G9iRiF6jZvMQ#/registration

The Center for Assessment and Research Studies, in partnership with the University of Kentucky’s Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation, is offering an excellent Assessment 101 video series. These short, focused videos serve as practical entry points for faculty, staff, and academic programs that are beginning—or refining—their assessment and continuous improvement work. Please note that these videos come highly recommended by our Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Compliance, Dr. Donna Foster.

The full series now includes:

Introduction to Assessment 

Student Learning Outcomes 

Curriculum Maps 

Instruments

Data Collection

Results and Interpretation 

Use of Results 

The PROPEL Division is excited to launch a new series of professional development opportunities for Spring 2026.

We are also pleased to announce a newly added virtual PD session featuring

PTC’s own Career Services Department, presented by Stephanie Greer, MHRM, CMCS – PTC Career Coordinator.

This session is scheduled for next Tuesday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

There is still time to register—don’t miss this valuable opportunity.

To view full descriptions of each professional development session—including dates, times, and registration details—

please click the link below: 

• Link: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/2026-innovate-integrate-inspire-together/

• Please ensure you attend the professional development session for which you registered.

• Please review your calendar carefully before signing up to confirm your availability.

• A link to each professional development session will be sent 2–3 days prior to the scheduled date.

We’re sure you’ve heard about the new Title II Digital Accessibility requirements, which go into effect on April 24, 2026. Under these updated regulations, all public institutions must comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.

While much of the compliance work happens behind the scenes, a significant portion involves the digital content created and shared across the college. These guidelines apply to all materials you create or distribute in D2L, by email, or through any other digital platform.

The good news: it’s easier than it sounds! We’ve created a resource “course” in D2L that includes checklists, color‑contrast tools, practical tips, and background information to help you understand and meet these requirements. You can self-enroll in this course under the Discover tab in D2L.

Thank you for helping us stay in compliance and for supporting a welcoming, accessible environment for all our students!

Date: April 18th, 2025 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 noon	Subject: XPAA Location: Virtual Hour(s): 1 CRN: 90052 Course #: 247 Title: Maximizing Efficiency: Transitioning a 16-Week College Course to 8 Weeks	Description: This professional development session will explore the process of transforming a traditional 16-week course into a compressed 8-week format. The shift from a longer course timeline to a shorter, more intensive structure presents unique challenges and opportunities for both instructors and students. This workshop will provide practical strategies, tools, and frameworks to help instructors redesign course content, delivery methods, and assessments while maintaining academic rigor and student engagement.
Date: April 25th, 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am	Subject: XPDE Location: Virtual CRN: 90046 Course #: 210 Hour(s): 1 Title: Immersions Series 4 – Assess: Discussions	Description: Use the discussions tool in your course to encourage users to share thoughts on course material with their peers. You can set up forums and topics for users to ask questions, discuss course content and assignments, and work together in assigned groups and sections. Join this insightful webinar to explore effective strategies for assessing discussions in Brightspace D2L courses.

Please click on the link below to register for the professional development sessions:

https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/zu7eaz1019jz6l

A link to the PD event will appear on Outlook calendar within 2-3 days of the scheduled PD event.

Wondering how to add content to your course? Join us as we explore how to copy existing content into courses and learn to create new materials within your course using the Brightspace Editor.

To register for this Brightspace PD and other upcoming sessions, please click on the registration link below. Complete the Wufoo form to register for PD event: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/zu7eaz1019jz6l/

A link to the PD event will appear on Outlook calendar within 1 week of the scheduled PD event.

Registration deadline is by Wednesday March 26th, 2025 by 12:00 noon ET.

D2L Brightspace is an LMS designed to enhance the learning experience by combining artificial intelligence, learning science, and human creativity to boost learner success. Whether you’re a new faculty member or a seasoned educator, explore the various upskilling opportunities available through Brightspace training programs.

The deadline to register for PD session Brightspace presents: Immersion series part 1 is by Friday March 7th, 2025 by 2 pm.

The deadline to register for PD session Brightspace presents: Immersion series part 2 is by Wednesday March 26th, 2025 by 2:00 pm.

To register please click on the link below. A link to the PD event will appear on Outlook calendar within 1 week of the scheduled PD event.

https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/zu7eaz1019jz6l