AB 1705 Learning Series Webinars

The Chancellor’s Office, in partnership with the Multiple Measures Assessment Project (MMAP), a research affiliate of The RP Group, is pleased to announce the AB 1705 Learning Series Webinars, developed to assist colleges with AB 705 and AB 1705 implementation. The webinars provide invaluable professional learning enrichment and support to colleges in enhancing equity-centered student success in mathematics, English, and English as a Second Language (ESL) pathways. Each webinar offers participants valuable insights, practical strategies, and opportunities for collaboration and support.

Faculty, administrators, research professionals, student services staff, tutoring center staff, counselors, and more are encouraged to attend the webinars. Do not miss out on the exciting professional learning opportunities!

Webinars by Discipline

English as a Second Language (ESL)

2026

Equitable Placement and Completion - AB 705 ESL Pathways: Spotlight on Transferable ESL Courses

April 22, 2026 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presenters: Iva Tracey, DeAnza College; Rebecca Beck, Irvine Valley College; Mallory Newell, The RP Group; Chantée Smith, Chancellor’s Office

This webinar will spotlight transferable ESL coursework at De Anza and Irvine Valley Colleges. Both colleges successfully received UC transfer approval for their ESL course. The webinar will focus on course content, delivery methods and the UC approval process.

2025

October 1: Statewide ESL Dashboard and College ESL Data Reporting (Webinar recording)

English

2026

February 4: Spotlight on Moorpark College, Partnerships Between English Faculty and Institutional Research (Webinar Recoding)

Mathematics

2026

Spotlight on Fresno City College’s AB 1705 Taskforce

March 11, 2026
Presenters: Mallory Newell, The RP Group; Laurel Blackerby-Slater, Math Faculty; Heather Walker, Math Tutorial Coordinator; Nathalie Gomez, Counselor; Jaqueline Williams, English faculty member and AB 1705 Campus Lead; Equitable Placement and Completion Team, Chancellor’s Office.

This webinar will spotlight the work Fresno City College has done to create an inclusive and collaborative AB 1705 taskforce to support STEM students on their educational journey. The webinar is intended for faculty, staff, administrators who support STEM students on their campus including faculty, student services, tutoring center staff, counselors and more.