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Join us on Tuesday, May 6, 4–5 pm, for a webinar about Santa Monica College’s course curriculum for an Innovative Course as preparation for STEM Calculus – an implementation option under AB 1705 guidance.

April 30, 2025

Equitable Placement and Completion (AB 1705): AB 705 Implementation Progress Update
This webinar shares outcomes of the implementation of AB 705 after five years after full implementation. Outcomes include access and enrollment in transfer-level English and math, as well as successful completion of the course within one year, as well as longer outcomes including degree attainment and transfer.

Presenters include: Dr. Lauren Ilano, The RP Group; Dr. Loris Fagioli, Irvine Valley College; and Dr. Mallory Newell, The RP Group

April 22, 2025

Spotlight On… Napa Valley College
This webinar presents a spotlight on the course curriculum at Napa Valley College for Calculus with Support for STEM students – an implementation option under AB 1705 guidance.

Presenters include: math faculty members Ana Clare Elizarraras and Shawna Bynum from Napa Valley College, Dr. Mallory Newell from The RP Group, and Chantee Smith from California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

March 24, 2025

Spotlight On… Crafton Hills College
This webinar spotlights the course curriculum at Crafton Hills College for Calculus with Support for STEM students, an implementation option under AB 1705 guidance.

Presenters include: Jillian Robertson and Brandi Bailes from Crafton Hills College, Dr. Mallory Newell from The RP Group, and Chantee Smith from California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

March 10, 2025

AB 1705: Evaluating STEM Preparatory Pathways
This webinar reviews the AB 1705 STEM Calculus Preparatory Pathways Evaluation Template. The template is a tool that should be used to evaluate transfer-level preparatory courses and innovative courses prior to the July 1, 2027 implementation deadline.

Presenters include: Dr. Mallory Newell, The RP Group as well as Terrence Willett and Dr. Erik Cooper, from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

March 4, 2025

Spotlight On... Chaffey College
This webinar spotlights Chaffey College's course curriculum for an Innovative Course as preparation for STEM Calculus – an implementation option under AB 1705 guidance.

Presenters include: Dr. Michael Wangler, Benny Neal, Doug Yegge, and Donna Troy from Chaffey College. We also hear from Dr. Mallory Newell, The RP Group, and Chantee Smith, California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

November 5, 2024
Spotlight on... Mt. San Antonio College
This webinar spotlights Mt. San Antonio College's practices for supporting students in Calculus 1 with corequisite support.

October 28, 2024
Spotlight on… Ohlone College
This webinar spotlights Ohlone College's practices for supporting students in Calculus 1 with corequisite support.

October 15, 2024
Spotlight on… Chaffey College
This webinar spotlights Chaffey College's practices for supporting students in Calculus 1 with corequisite support.