Developmental Education Study Team (DEST)

Who we are:

Mt. SAC faculty, administrators, and staff interested in helping all students succeed by using, researching, and sharing Developmental Education principles.

 

What we do:

• Educate ourselves and others regarding current educational research.

• Plan the annual Inspired Teaching Conference (formerly known as Parachutes & Ladders Developmental Education Conference).

• Design and facilitate professional development workshops.

• Facilitate the selection of the recipient of the Debbie Boroch Developmental Educator of the Year Award.

• Participate in activities focused on helping all students succeed.

DEST Meetings

When & Where:

1st Tuesday of the Month, 1:15pm to 2:45pm, Building 6, Room 133

Additional meetings scheduled as needed.

 

Contact DEST

DEST Co-facilitators:

Dianne Rowley at drowley@mtsac.edu or (909)274-6223

Jannie Ma at jma@mtsac.edu or (909)274-3337

Martha Hall at mhall@mtsac.edu or (909)274-6381

"We take the stand that remedial or basic skills coursework refers to re-teaching skills previously taught, while developmental coursework refers to teaching skills and concepts not previously taught...[to adults]"

— David Caverly, Ph.D.