The Teaching and Learning Excellence Division’s (TLED) Office of Faculty Development invites all Austin Community College (ACC) faculty and staff to register for Spring Development Day (SDD) 2026, taking place Friday, January 16, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All workshops will be held synchronously online via Zoom.

About Spring Development Day

This year’s theme, “Level Up Your Work,” builds on the Faculty Growth Series and extends the Connected Classroom concepts from Mini Development Day into more advanced, skill-building territory. Attendees will explore sessions designed to enhance teaching practices, deepen technical and AI literacy, strengthen interpersonal and leadership skills, and foster a sense of belonging across the college community. The day also provides valuable opportunities for collaboration and connection with colleagues.

Spring Development Day Employee Mixer | Thursday, January 15

When: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: ACC Highland Campus (HLC) Building 4000 Lower Atrium
Details: Join us for an employee mixer the day before SDD. Due to popular demand, the potatoes are back! We’ll also have art activities hosted by the Office of Faculty Development’s manager, Chelsea Biggerstaff. This event is sponsored by TLED’s Faculty Development Office, the Office of Belonging and Purpose, and the Faculty Center for Learning Innovation, in collaboration with ACC’s Joyful Ambassadors.

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Spring Development Day 2026 Details | Friday, January 16

When: Friday, January 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Location: All workshops held live online via Zoom.
Details: The event will feature four workshop tracks and an engaging faculty panel keynote presentation. Attendees can select from multiple sessions in each time block.

Visit the Spring Development Day web page for more information.

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Workshop Tracks

Workshop proposals for SDD 2026 were invited in four track areas:

  • Artificial Intelligence: Applications, ethics, and innovations shaping the future of teaching, learning, and professional skills.
  • Universal Design for Learning: Approaches that create flexible, inclusive, and accessible learning environments.
  • Belonging, Purpose, & Connection: Strategies that build authentic community, enhance engagement, and support belonging across ACC.
  • Staff Professional Growth: Leadership development, team dynamics, wellness, and overall professional growth.

Spring Development Day Schedule

Attendees can choose from a variety of engaging sessions throughout the day, including extended workshops. The schedule will follow these time blocks:

  • Opening Session: 8:30-9 a.m.
  • Session 1 Workshops: 9-10 a.m.
  • Session 2 Workshops: 10:15-11:15 a.m.
  • Double Session Morning Workshops: 9-11:15 a.m.
  • Faculty Panel Keynote Presentation: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Session 3 Presentations: 1-2 p.m.
  • Session 4 Workshops: 2:15-3:15 p.m.
  • Double Session Afternoon Workshops: 1-3:15 p.m.
  • Closing Session: 3:15-3:30 p.m.

Faculty Panel Keynote Presentation

Title: The Real Faculty of ACC!
Presenter(s): Kisha Barrett, Stepanie Long, and Alex Watkins. Moderated by Theresa Glenn.
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: The keynote panel will be online via Zoom.

Accommodations

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be provided for the Opening, Keynote, and Closing sessions. Accommodation requests for individual workshops can be submitted through the registration form.

Questions?

Contact the Office of Faculty Development at [email protected].

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