Webinars For Educators

Learn about the tools and resources on CaliforniaColleges.edu.

CaliforniaColleges.edu Statewide Live Webinars

Join us for the following webinars to learn about the tools and resources on CaliforniaColleges.edu!

These sessions are intended to:

  • Walk participants through tools of the platform in a convenient virtual format
  • Provide high-level live support with real-time facilitators

The ideal audience for these workshops:

  • Site and District Administrators
  • Counselors
  • Educators or staff overseeing and supporting college and career readiness

Interested in tailored support for your district? CCGI also offers district-specific training sessions with customized content aligned to your district’s implementation needs. Please reach out to your CCGI point of contact if you are interested in scheduling training for your district.

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Register For an Upcoming Webinar

Overview of CaliforniaColleges.edu

This session is designed to provide educators with a high-level understanding of the tools available on CaliforniaColleges.edu and is best for educators who would like to learn more about what CaliforniaColleges.edu has to offer rather than go in-depth on specific tools. This session covers:

  • College and Financial Aid launching and tracking
  • CSU and UC eligibility tools
  • Financial Aid lessons
  • College and career exploration
  • Educator reporting tools

Tuesday, 3/10/26
10:00am – 11:30am

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Wednesday, 4/1/26
2:00pm – 3:30pm

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Tuesday, 5/5/26
10:00am – 11:30am

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College and Career Exploration Tools

This session provides educators with a comprehensive training on the College and Career Exploration Tools available on CaliforniaColleges.edu with a focus on sequencing use throughout high school. This session covers:

  • Career Assessments
  • Career Search
  • College, Major, and Programs Search
  • Educator Reporting tools that can be leveraged to provide targeted programming support and monitor student participation

Wednesday, 3/18/26
2:00pm – 3:30pm

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Monday, 4/13/26
10:00am – 11:30am

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College and Career Exploration Tools for Middle School

This session provides a comprehensive look at the College and Career Exploration Tools with a focus on the tools available to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students on CaliforniaColleges.edu, including:

  • Career Assessments
  • Career, college, and major search tools
  • Academic planning, and reflection tools
  • Educator Reporting tools that can be leveraged to provide targeted programming support and monitor student participation

Monday, 3/16/26
1:00pm – 2:30pm

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Wednesday, 4/15/26
2:00pm – 3:30pm

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Course Management Portal (CMP) Overview

This session is designed to help educators leverage the reporting tools on CaliforniaColleges.edu to maintain CMP match rates and address a-g course list misalignment during the UCOP Primary Phase: February 1 – June 30. This ensures that all of your eligible students receive the appropriate credit for their coursework in CSU and UC applications for the upcoming Fall 2026 application cycle. We strongly recommend this session for educators who manage the CMP list for their district/school site. The session covers:

  • How our CSU and UC Eligibility Tools interact with the CMP (including dual-enrollment and special cases)
  • How to identify CMP mismatches using CaliforniaColleges.edu reporting tools
  • How to fix CMP mismatches on your district’s/school site’s CMP list

Tuesday, 3/3/26
10:00am – 11:30am

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Wednesday, 3/11/26
10:00am – 11:30am

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Wednesday, 4/8/26
10:00am – 11:30am

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Tuesday, 4/28/26
2:00pm – 3:30pm

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Spring Spotlight: Lesson Plans for Guiding Student Groups

This session is designed for educators (AVID educators, teachers, counselors, etc.) who are interested in learning more about adaptable resources to lead students through using the individual tools of CaliforniaColleges.edu in the classroom or in any group setting with students. The session will cover:

  • Educator-led lesson plans and students worksheets that lead students through the college, career and financial aid tools
  • Ideas and tips for leading lessons and customizing them based on the group setting and your students’ needs

Wednesday, 3/25/26
2:00pm – 3:30pm

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Tuesday, 4/21/26
10:00am – 11:30am

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