Teaching and Learning

Spring 2026 Professional Growth Initiatives at PTC – Upcoming Development Opportunities for Faculty and Staff
Spring 2026 Professional Growth Initiatives at PTC – Upcoming Development Opportunities for Faculty and Staff avatar

Nita Staley-Abney

PTC is excited to offer a new series of professional development sessions this spring, featuring topics such as effective advising, program spotlights, and strengthening the connection between our mission, operational plan, and assessment practices. With a variety of sessions designed to support every role on campus, there is truly something for everyone. We invite you to join us as we continue to grow together and advance our commitment to becoming a premier college.

  • To view full descriptions of each professional development session, including dates and times, and to register, please click the link below.
  • Link: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/2026-innovate-integrate-inspire-together/
  • It is essential to attend the professional development session for which you registered.
  • Please be aware that seating is limited in some sessions. Be sure to review your calendar carefully before signing up to ensure your availability.
  • A link to the professional development session will be sent within 2–3 days of the scheduled PD session.

Please note the date change for the Healthcare Advising Updates. If you have already registered you do not need to submit a new Wufoo registration form.

PTC’s Pre-Fall 2025 PD Sessions: Faculty and Staff
PTC’s Pre-Fall 2025 PD Sessions: Faculty and Staff avatar

Nita Staley-Abney

You’re Invited! Join us for the pre-fall 2025 professional development sessions—carefully crafted for PTC college faculty and staff. These engaging opportunities are designed to deepen professional expertise, broaden institutional knowledge, and elevate impact in the classroom and beyond.

Together, we’re building the foundation for a premier community college defined by vibrant learning communities, unwavering dedication to student success, and a shared vision for economic prosperity for all we serve.

Kindly note that the Mental Health professional development session is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13th at 1:45 PM—not Thursday, August 14th.

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

https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/z7e7y2r18hlk04

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

Professional-Development Opportunity: Behind the Smokescreen
Professional-Development Opportunity: Behind the Smokescreen avatar

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Facilitator(s): Westview Behavioral Health Services, Newberry, SC

Course Description: Participants will leave with a basic knowledge of the new cannabinoid products (Delta 8, Delta 10, HHC, etc.) as well as other current trends that are popular in our community. The presentation will include photos of environmental scans done in our county to show exactly what products are available to our youth. While these products are mainly popular at the middle, high school and college level, session would be beneficial for upper elementary school teachers as well.

To register for any of the following sessions, please use this registration form: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/z7o37iq1j9cc0q/ .

Section 80 (WEX, Synchronous Online, Session) – CRN: 90032
October 19, 2023, 12:45-1:45
Sign-in link to TEAMS: to be provided

Section 01 (in-person session) – CRN 90030
October 19, 2023, 12:45-1:45
Room 420NN, Newberry Campus
You are welcome to bring your lunch.

Section 81 (WEX, Synchronous Online, Session) – CRN 90031
November 16, 2023, 12:45-1:45
Sign-in link to TEAMS: to be provided

Section 02 (in-person session) – CRN 90033
November 16, 2023, 12:45-1:45
Room 420NN, Newberry Campus
You are welcome to bring your lunch.

Thank you to the Newberry Campus Staff for arranging this professional development.

AVID Strategy: Think-Pair-Share
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  • This is a great, collaborative strategy that can be used in various disciplines.
    • It can be used in large or small groups and in online classes (in breakout rooms).
    • Implementation is easy. First, give students a question to answer, a problem to solve, or an assignment to read. Then, ask the students to THINK about their answers or the reading on their own. Next,
    • PAIR them with another classmate(s), and have them SHARE the answer with them. If you choose to do so, you can also have groups report out (SHARE) with the larger group.
  • For additional AVID teaching and learning strategies, please check out our AVID Resources page in D2L (Available from the D2L homepage, in the “Resources” drop-down menu).
  • If you have an AVID strategy you would like to get added to our Resources page, please reach out to Lisa Martin at Martin.L@ptc.edu.

AVID – Professional Development Opportunity 4.21.23
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Training Date/Time: April 21, 2023, 9AM-12PM

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Session Title:
Enhancing Online Instruction 

Session Description:

Participants will learn how to apply Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading (WICOR) strategies in an online course, with an emphasis on building a social presence for both instructor and student. Participants will discuss and analyze high-impact strategies that will increase student engagement and learning in the online environment. Participants who attend this session should already be familiar with the basic functionality D2L, including how to create a discussion board, post assignments, etc. This workshop is more effective if participants have some AVID background in WICOR strategies. 

To Register: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/enhancing-online-instruction-spring-2023 

KWLA — An AVID Strategy Helpful for Finals’ Prep
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KWLA (Know, Want to Know, Learned, and Apply):  Using a KWLA strategy/worksheet prior to an assessment (like a final exam) in class can help instructors (and students) see what students already “know” about a topic and what they “want to know”/really need to study. After participating in your class/review session, the KWLA can help instructors assess what students have “learned” and if they are able to successfully “apply” the information. For a fillable KWLA worksheet that can be used in your classes, check out the “AVID Resources” page available through the Resources’ tab in D2L.