A weekly email highlighting The RP Group's programs, research, and upcoming events, as well as opportunities, resources, and important news from the field.

Wednesday, 9/17—Equity Research & Social Justice Collaborative

Thursday, 9/25—PIER to PIER

Wednesday, 10/1—AB 705 ESL Pathways – Statewide ESL Dashboard and College ESL Data Reporting

Wednesday, 10/15—Equity Research & Social Justice Collaborative

Register for the upcoming MMAP webinar on 9/10

Join us on Wednesday, September 10, 12:00–1:00 pm for a webinar spotlighting Moorpark College’s collaborative research efforts between its math department and research office to explore outcomes for students in STEM pathways.

Missed the SSSC25 Early Bird discount? We’ve got you covered! 🎉

Strengthening Student Success Conference 2025 (SSSC25)
Co-Creating a Liberatory Future
October 8-10, 2025, Burlingame, CA

There is still time to sign up! Check out these ways to save on your SSSC25 registration!

• Teams of 10 or more get a 10% discount on registration! Find out how to make the most of your team’s SSSC25 experience.
• Sign up to be a Room Host and attend the conference for free!
• Learn about potential funding sources to support your SSSC25 attendance!

Curious about what else is in store at SSSC25?

• Explore the breakout session descriptions!
• Choose from four post-conference workshops offered on Friday, October 10. Register to attend a workshop in addition to or independently of the main conference! 

New MMAP data highlights

How have English and math course failure rates changed for California community college students since AB 705? Data between 2018 and 2024 show approximately 825,000 fewer failed attempts in math and 250,000 fewer in English, despite significant growth in transfer-level enrollments.

Find us at these events!

We invite you to join us at this upcoming event where Dr. Darla Cooper, Executive Director of The RP Group, will be a panelist!

Math as a Barrier and Opportunity for STEM Transfer

Webinar hosted by Just Equations and TPSE Math

Monday, September 15, at 12:00 pm

Register for the webinar

Next webinar this Friday, 9/12: Sign up for the 2025 MIS Series to improve CCC data quality!

Please join the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) for upcoming sessions in the MIS Data Submission Webinar Series designed to support data stewards across the system. The next webinar is THIS Friday, September 12.

All who submit or validate MIS data are encouraged to attend. Whether you manage course-level submissions, student enrollment, financial aid, or employee records, these concise 50-minute sessions will guide you through key submission elements, policy updates, and common reporting challenges. Each session includes Q&A and practical examples to improve data accuracy and the utility of public-facing tools like DataVista and DataMart.

Learn more about the information that will be covered in each webinar and find the recording and slides from previous webinars on the CCCCO MIS web page.

New report focused on equitable educational opportunities in LA County

A new vision document by EdTrust-West, Building What We Deserve, provides a roadmap for achieving equitable educational outcomes in Los Angeles County that focuses on racial justice and community partnership.

Read the vision document

CAIR 2025 in San Diego: Register Early, Relax Often

The 2025 CAIR Conference is coming up at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina in San Diego, CA, November 18–21.

Register for the conference and take advantage of Early Bird pricing before it ends on September 15 (extended deadline!). Don't miss out! The hotel reservation link will be provided after you complete your conference registration.

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