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UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming Events

    • 8 Sep 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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    Book Discussion: The Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching

    Date:  September 8, 2025

    This fall, we will be discussing The Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching by Isis Artze-Vega, Flower Darby, Bryan Dewsbury, and Mays Imad. This book is available now as a free ebook to all instructors at this link: https://seagull.wwnorton.com/equityguide

    It can also be purchased in paperback (information is also available on the book’s website).

    There will be opportunities for synchronous (via zoom) and asynchronous discussion opportunities for ACCESS members.

    This event is for the first synchronous zoom discussions. 

    More information about all sessions can be found here: https://padlet.com/savoryd/access-book-discussion-the-norton-guide-to-equity-minded-tea-mlpl5k8gubwghevq

    Time (in various time zones):

    • 12m to 1pm PT
    • 1pm to 2pm MT
    • 2pm to 3pm CT
    • 3pm to 4pm ET
    • 23 Sep 2025
    • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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    Making OUr Work Visible As a Method for Articulating and Advocating for Our Needs

    Date:  September 23, 2025

    Theme: Supporting Teaching and Learning in the College Classroom

    Hosted by: Carrie Nepstad and Kate Varey, City Colleges of Chicago

    Description: Are you an associate degree early childhood teacher educator feeling isolated or misunderstood in your department? You're not alone. Our work is unique, and it's time to come together to make it visible and get the support we need.

    Join us for a virtual hour of collaborative reflective practice:

    • Connect with peers who understand the challenges and joys of our work.
    • Articulate our day-to-day realities so we can better advocate for our needs.
    • Formulate actionable strategies to secure the resources and recognition we deserve.

    Time (in various time zones):

    • 12:30pm to 1:30pm PT
    • 1:30pm to 2:30pm MT
    • 2:30pm to 3:30pm CT
    • 3:30pm to 4:30pm ET
    • 29 Sep 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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    Fall Kickoff Event: Town Hall and KeyNote

    Monday, September 29, 2025

    Times in various time zones:

    • 1:30pm to 3pm ET
    • 12:30pm to 2pm CT
    • 11:30am to 1pm MT
    • 10:30am to 12pm PT

    Please join us to kick-off Fall 2025 with a special event! This event is available for ACCESS members only. 

    The first half hour will be lead by ACCESS Board Members to share exciting things happening at ACCESS, with opportunities for member input. 

    During the last  hour, we will be joined by Escape Adulthood for an engaging session to help us recharge and have a little fun! 

    Description: Adultitis is an epidemic that can infiltrate even the best working environments, producing stress and instigating burnout. Left unchecked, Adultitis will eat your productivity, teamwork, and morale alive. Surrendering need not be an option, however. In this light-hearted but hard-hitting program, Jason and Kim will arm you with the fresh perspective you need to revitalize your passion for making a difference amidst the burden to do more with less. They will provide witty observations, humorous anecdotes, and real-world techniques that will entertain and inspire you to reclaim your passion and create a better harmony between work and home. You'll learn easy, practical tips for bringing more fun and less stress to the job at hand, contributing to a workplace that’s more positive, enjoyable, and engaging for yourself AND those you serve. Adultitis may be a formidable foe, but Jason and Kim can help you annihilate it.


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