IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Los Angeles Community College District announces an online program entitled Sexual Harassment Training - Non-Supervisor's Version. For the official memorandum click here.
Faculty (full-time and adjunct) are able to receive flex credit for time taken to complete the required training. (Upon completion of the training and the required "Preventing Sexual Harassment" Mastery Test, please provide us with a copy of the Certificate of Completion for Flex Credit.
How to complete the Sexual Harassment Training for Non-Supervisors:
Go to: https://secure.newmedialearning.com/psh/laccdistrict/
Or
You may access it on the LACCD website under Faculty and Staff Resources - Intranet Home Page (District Network Only) - http://albacore.laccd.edu
When you have passed the Mastery Test you will be prompted to print a copy of the certificate of completion. In order to receive 1 hour flex credit, please submit a copy of the certificate to the Professional Development Coordinator, escatie@elac.edu or drop it off at the Teaching Learning Center (F5-105).
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 venues will be posted on the Professional Development bulletin board located outside of the TLC, F5-105. Professional Development forms are available in F5-105 and the Office of Academic Affairs.
Evelyn Escatiola
Professional Development Coordinator
Phone: (323) 265-8757