Get ready for our annual 4CPD Conference!
Registration opens July 1.
Interested in leading a a breakout session?
Respond to our Call for Proposals here.
Join us for our annual 4CPD Conference!
We Fly Better, Together:
Elevating, Leading, & Learning
Selected facilitators get a $100 registration discount!
Registration opens on July 1, 2026!
October 14-16, 2026
Mt. San Antonio College
1100 N. Grand Ave.
Walnut, CA 91789
The goal of the 2026 4CPD Conference is to elevate practices and inspire action by equipping our attendees with tools and insights on emerging trends that strengthen professional learning on our campuses, with our colleagues, and for ourselves.
Timeline and Important Dates
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Late April 2026 - Call for Proposals Opens
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July 1, 2026 - Early Bird Registration Opens
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July 8, 2026 - Call for Proposals Closes
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July 27, 2026 - Selection Notifications Delivered
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August 2, 2026 - Early Bird Registration Closes
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August 3, 2026 - Standard Registration Opens
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September 13, 2026 - Standard Registration Closes
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September 14, 2026 - Late Registration Opens
Proposal Submission Guide
The 2026 4CPD Conference elevates practice and inspires action by equipping attendees with tools and insights on emerging trends that strengthen professional learning on our campuses, with our colleagues, and for ourselves. We invite California Community College practitioners, faculty, staff, and administrators to submit proposals that showcase innovative models, inclusive strategies, and visionary leadership. All sessions will be presented as a 60-minute breakout session.
Submission Requirements
To be considered, your proposal must include:
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Session Title: an engaging and descriptive title
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Abstract: a concise description for the conference program (100 words max)
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Learning Outcomes: 2-3 actionable "takeaways" for participants
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Track Selection: identify which of the three pillars your session best fits
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Session Overview: An overview of your proposed session that includes what participants will experience, and how it connects to the equity-centered session requirements (200 words max)
Conference Threads
We are seeking proposals for -minute breakout sessions centered on the following three threads:
1. Elevating Equitable Practices
Spotlighting effective, inclusive, and equity-centered practices or professional learning models that improve outcomes for our diverse student and employee communities.
Focus Area Examples:
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Promising professional learning practices
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Core Professional Learning competencies through an equity lens
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Human-Centered Design
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Coalition Building Strategies (e.g., getting professional learning projects across the finish line, funding, cross-departmental events)
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Advocacy for impactful and inclusive change ( e.g. programmatic, institutional practices, systems)
Session Requirement: Proposals should clearly state who benefits from the practices or professional learning models and how they reduce inequities or improve access.
2. Leading Through Action for an Equitable Future
Challenging participants to innovate, reimagine, and commit to actionable steps toward more just and inclusive systems.
Focus Area Examples:
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Ethical and bias-aware AI adoption
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AI learning arc
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Transformative human-centered design
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Emerging trends in education
Session Requirement: Proposals should push participants to take action—to reimagine systems, address bias, and lead equity-driven change.
3. Learning Through Inclusive Tools and Strategies
Providing practical professional learning skills, methodologies, and tools that strengthen equitable, accessible, and high-quality programs.
Focus Area Examples:
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Facilitation strategies
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Universign Design for Learning (UDL)
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Project Management
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Technical reporting with disaggregated data
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Policy/compliance updates
Session Requirement: Proposals should demonstrate how these professional learning skills, methodologies, and tools support or ensure accessibility, reduce barriers, or improve representation.
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