Pronto 101: Building Connection, One Message at a Time
Building Belonging PD
Pronto is a communication and engagement tool built directly into Canvas that supports Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) while connecting students with instructors and peers. In this introductory workshop, explore Pronto’s messaging, group communication, and multimedia tools—including video, audio, images, and screen sharing—to facilitate collaboration, provide timely feedback, and increase interaction.
This workshop supports PLAY goals in Engaging Students and Building Belonging, connecting communication and multimedia tools to classroom stronger participation and community.
After this session, instructors will be able to:
* Enable Pronto within your Canvas Course
* Send messages to individuals and groups
* Create groups to support a more engaging and inclusive learning Environment
* Apply video, audio, screen sharing, and image tools for feedback.
Organization: Professional Development. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Building Belonging. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Please list External Presenter: Sydney Dutson. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/82355703577.
Monday, August 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Zoom.
Beyond the Title IX Investigation: What Else Can We Do When a Student Comes to Us?
Growing Your Potential PD
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This session is designed for faculty, classified professionals, and managers who want to better understand how to actually support someone who discloses a Title IX concern — beyond knowing who to call. Most of us know we're supposed to report. But what happens after that? If you've ever felt uncertain about what to say, what options exist, or whether the process actually helps — you're not alone. The honest answer is: it's complicated. And that's exactly what we need to talk about.
WHAT WE'LL EXPLORE TOGETHER: In this session, participants will:
Understand the range of supportive measures available outside of — and alongside — a formal investigation
, Explore resolution options that can meaningfully support affected parties (academic adjustments, no-contact orders, counseling referrals, records adjustments, and more)
, Discuss the honest reality that investigations create finality, not always resolution — and what that means for how we show up
, Practice language and approaches…
Organization: Human Resources. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Please list External Presenter: Scott Lewis- TNG. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/89686317970.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Buena Vista Science Center 101.
Title IX Advisor Training
Growing Your Potential PD
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This session is designed for all employees who want to gain an understanding of a Title IX advisor's role, including providing procedural guidance, assisting with preparation for meetings and hearings, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring a fair, respectful, and equitable process.
WHAT WE'LL EXPLORE TOGETHER: In this session, participants will:
Understand the scope and boundaries of the advisor's role
, Review Title IX regulations and GCC's institutional policies
, Practice trauma-informed communication strategies
, Explore ethical responsibilities and confidentiality expectations
, Prepare for supporting individuals through meetings and hearings equitably
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HOPED-FOR OUTCOME: By the end of this session, participants may be able to step into an advisor role with greater confidence, supporting individuals through the Title IX process with integrity, empathy, and procedural clarity.
Organization: Human Resources. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Please list External Presenter: Scott Lewis- TNG.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Buena Vista Science Center 101.
More Than a Policy: Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Students Under Title IX
Growing Your Potential PD
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This session is designed for classified professionals, managers, and faculty who interact with students and want to understand their responsibilities in supporting pregnant and parenting students under Title IX. This training helps you respond with both confidence and compassion.
A student mentions they're pregnant and needs some flexibility — do you know what you're required to do? What you can't do?
WHAT WE'LL EXPLORE TOGETHER: In this session, participants will:
Learn how Title IX protects students from discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related conditions
, Understand what "reasonable adjustments" and medically necessary leave look like in practice
, Clarify faculty and staff responsibilities for supporting compliance
, Explore strategies for fostering an inclusive, equitable learning environment
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HOPED-FOR OUTCOME: By the end of this session, participants may be able to recognize pregnancy- and parenting-related situations that require a…
Organization: Human Resources. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Please list External Presenter: Scott Lewis- TNG. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/86716608047.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Sierra Vista Building 266.
Where's the Line? Understanding Free Speech and Hate Speech in Educational Settings
Growing Your Potential PD
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This session is designed for classified professionals, managers, and faculty who interact with students and colleagues and want to better understand the legal and institutional boundaries around free expression on campus.
Someone says something offensive in class. A flyer appears on campus that makes students feel unsafe. Is it protected speech — or does it cross a line? These moments happen, and knowing how to respond matters. This training helps you navigate those situations with clarity and confidence.
WHAT WE'LL EXPLORE TOGETHER: In this session, participants will:
Examine the legal framework governing free speech in public educational institutions
, Understand the distinction between protected expression and conduct that may violate policy or law
, Explore the rights and responsibilities of students, faculty, and staff
, Discuss how hate speech intersects with institutional policy and legal protections
, Consider how to respond to challenging speech situations while…
Organization: Human Resources. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Please list External Presenter: Scott Lewis- TNG. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/83711223955.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sierra Vista Building 266.
Need to Know: Navigating FERPA and Student Privacy at GCC
Growing Your Potential PD
WHO SHOULD ATTEND This session is designed for classified professionals, managers, and faculty who handle, access, or make decisions about student education records in any capacity.
A parent calls asking about their student's grades. A colleague asks you to pull up a student's file. A well-meaning email goes to the wrong person. FERPA questions come up more often than you might think — and the stakes are real. This training helps you know exactly where the lines are.
WHAT WE'LL EXPLORE TOGETHER: In this session, participants will:
Get a clear overview of FERPA and what it actually requires
, Understand students' rights regarding their own education records
, Learn what information can and cannot be disclosed — and to whom
, Identify GCC's institutional responsibilities for safeguarding records
, Explore real-world scenarios that test FERPA knowledge in practice
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HOPED-FOR OUTCOME: By the end of this session, participants may be able to recognize FERPA-sensitive situations, make more…
Organization: Human Resources. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Growing Your Potential. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval. Please list External Presenter: Scott Lewis- TNG. Zoom Invite Link (if applicable): https://glendale-edu.zoom.us/j/86428023862.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Sierra Vista Building 266.
25Live! Basics
Technology & Innovation PD
Tired of sending countless emails back and forth trying to find a location for your event? Wondering why other people's Zoom workshops are on the campus calendars and yours is not?
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to use the basics of 25Live including:
Searching for a location
, Booking an event
, Tagging events to campus calendars
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This workshop is designed for new 25Live users or users who just want a refresher on the functions of the program.
(If you are new to 25Live and want to have user access, please email mmalandr@glendale.edu before the workshop so your access can be set up.).
Organization: Scheduling Office. Primary Professional Development Focus Area: Technology & Innovation. Categories: PD Credit Pending Approval.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
San Rafael Building 313.