Spring Development Day
Spring Development Day 2026
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.
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. The event will feature four workshop tracks and an engaging faculty panel as the keynote presentation. Attendees can select from multiple sessions in each time block to 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.
When: Friday, January 16, 2026
Location: All workshops are synchronous online via Zoom. The keynote panel will be online.
Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
2026 Theme: Faculty Growth Series: Level Up Your Work
Tracks:
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- 🧠 Artificial Intelligence (AI): Applications, ethics, and innovations shaping the future of teaching, learning and professional skills.
- 🌐 Universal Design for Learning (UDL): 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.
Welcome to Spring Development Day 2026!
Below is your event day guide:
Prior to joining a workshop, access the Zoom app using your ACC credentials and complete any updates, if needed.
Opening Session: Join us at 8:30 a.m. by clicking the link in your Google Calendar invite or by accessing the opening session directly on the event web page.
Workshops: All workshops are synchronous online via Zoom. Check your Google Calendar for session invitations, which will include the Zoom links to join your workshops, or visit the event web page to access Zoom links.
Closing Session & Raffle: Don’t miss the raffle during the Closing session at 3:15 p.m.! Join via the link in your Google Calendar invite or access it on the event web page.
Rules: To qualify, you must attend at least one workshop (the keynote counts) and be present during the Closing Session to win.
If assistance is needed, please contact an Educational Technology Specialist at 512-223-0111 or submit a TDX support ticket.
SDD Program Schedule
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 AM Workshops: 9-11:15 a.m.
Faculty Panel Keynote Presentation: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Session 3 Workshops: 1-2 p.m.
Session 4 Workshops: 2:15-3:15 p.m.
*Double Session PM Workshops: 1-3:15 p.m.
Closing Session: 3:15-3:30 p.m.
Professional Development Credit
Review these instructions for how to self-report your professional development credit in Workday for SDD 2026.
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.
Faculty Panel Keynote Presentation
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Title: “The Real Faculty of ACC!”
Strand Leaders: Kisha Barrett, Stephanie Long, and Alex Watkins
Panelists: Nagham Awadallah, Jaime Cantu, Jennifer “Houli” Houlihan, John Nation, and Maria Ruelas, moderated by Theresa Glenn
Location: The Keynote will take place virtually via Zoom. Join by clicking the link in your Google Calendar invite or by visiting the event web page.
Spring Development Day Employee Mixer Event
Join us for an employee mixer the day before Spring Development Day. By popular demand, the potatoes are back! The event will include art activities led by Chelsea Biggerstaff, manager in the Office of Faculty Development.
This mixer is sponsored by the Office of Faculty Development and the Office of Belonging and Purpose, in collaboration with ACC’s Joyful Ambassadors.
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: ACC Highland Campus (HLC) Building 4000 Lower Atrium
Contact
If you have any questions about Spring Development Day, please email the Office of Faculty Development at facdev@austincc.edu. If any updates are needed for this page, please email them to tledcomms@austincc.edu.