ACCCTEP Fall 2025 Convening

Welcome to the ACCCTEP Fall 2025 Convening at Santa Ana College! Join us on November 7, 2025, at 8:30 AM for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and engaging workshops. This year's theme is "From Listening to Action: Advancing and Sustaining Equitable Teacher Preparation Pathways through California's Community Colleges." Get ready to connect with fellow educators and professionals in the field. Don't miss this chance to learn, share ideas, and grow together. See you there!

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Betina Hsieh
Boeing Professor of Teacher Education, University of Washington

Dr. Betina Hsieh is a nationally recognized scholar and advocate for justice-focused, humanizing teacher preparation. A former urban middle school teacher, she brings deep expertise in teacher identity, agency, and retention—especially for teachers of color. Co-author of The Racialized Experiences of Asian American Teachers, Dr. Hsieh is a widely published voice in the field and a strong supporter of California Community College teacher preparation programs.

Convening Includes:

• Continental Breakfast and Lunch
• Keynote address
• Stakeholder panel from CSU, CTC, CCCCO, K-12, and Philanthropy partners
• Interactive planning session: “Moving the Work Forward,” focused on actionable strategies to strengthen CCC-based educator pathways
• Breakout sessions on apprenticeships and sustaining CCC teacher prep programs
• Overview of Santa Ana College’s Teacher Preparation Program and Lab School, highlighting innovative, equity-centered practices
• ACCCTEP Business Meeting and Board Elections

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