Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm What happens when your original ZTC plan falls through and the grant deadline is getting closer? This practical webinar will explore ways colleges can pivot ZTC grant funds toward meaningful, achievable work that still advances a ZTC pathway. We will share last minute strategies and …
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Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Join your OER Liaison colleagues from Coastline College, Fullerton College, and Cosumnes River College to learn how they have identified ZTC degree and certificate pathways and made them visible to students. They will share what’s working and where they have run into challenges to help …
Monday, October 5, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Watch the “Back to Basics: OER/ZTC 101” recording Download the slides for “Back to Basics: OER/ZTC 101” An introductory session for faculty new to open education. This session will help you understand OER, open pedagogy, zero textbook costs, and other foundational topics. Bring your curiosity …
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Friday, October 2, 2026 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am Watch the “What CIOs and ASPs Need to Know About ZTC, LTC, and BFIM” recording Download the “What CIOs and ASPs Need to Know About ZTC, LTC, and BFIM” slides ZTC, LTC, and BFIM policies are all components of a system-wide effort to address inequities …
Friday, September 18, 2026 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am Watch the “ZTC Reporting and COOL4Ed: What You Need to Know” recording Download the “ZTC Reporting and COOL4Ed: What You Need to Know” presentation slides As the academic year begins, many local ZTC leads are concerned about existing and upcoming deadlines. What does it mean …
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Friday, May 8, 2026 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am Watch the “COOL4Ed: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” recording Download the “COOL4Ed: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” slides As of April 15, 2026, over 110 submissions have been made to the COOL4Ed portal, the legislatively required place to share new open …
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Watch the “Making Affordability Visible: Marketing OER and ZTC in Dual Enrollment Programs” recording Dual enrollment can be a student’s first college experience. Ensuring that this significant opportunity is clearly communicated is essential to expanding access. This webinar focuses on how colleges can highlight ZTC …
Monday, April 27, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Watch the “Hear It First: Early Findings from the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Degree Feasibility Study” recording Download the “Hear It First: Early Findings from the Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Degree Feasibility Study” slides Join us to get a preliminary look at findings from the …
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Sharing Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Courses through Canvas Commons
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Watch the Sharing OER and ZTC Courses through Canvas Commons webinar recording Download the Sharing OER and ZTC Courses through Canvas Commons slides Canvas Commons provides an easy way for faculty creators to share their work openly, but how can others effectively adapt and use that …
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Watch the “OER and ZTC in CTE” recording Implementing OER and developing ZTC pathways can be particularly challenging in CTE programs. This webinar will investigate why CTE programs often face unique barriers when pursuing ZTC goals and explore strategies for addressing those barriers.