Corequisite Faculty Development

Build faculty capacity to support student motivation and success through evidence-based practices designed for corequisite math and English instruction.

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What Participating Colleges Can Expect

A high-support experience that helps faculty build the knowledge, confidence, and tools to strengthen student motivation and success.

01

Master Evidence-Based Motivation Science

Faculty will learn and apply the Mindset GPS framework—a research-backed approach specifically designed for corequisite math and English instruction that addresses Growth Mindset, Purpose & Relevance, and a Sense of Belonging.

02

Transform Classroom Practice Through Guided Implementation

Move beyond theory to action with structured support for implementing motivational strategies, classroom-ready tools, and ongoing coaching through Communities of Practice.

03

Co-Developed Resource Library

Gain access to strategies and tools including implementation guides, along with continuously updated resources shaped by emerging research and collaboration with campus faculty.

Program Components

A structured approach that combines coursework, collaboration, and applied implementation to support lasting instructional change.

Component 1

Motivating Learners Course (MLC)

  • Courses for math and English faculty
  • One-hour virtual kickoff
Component 2

Four Communities of Practice

  • Monthly 60-minute sessions over four months
  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Cross-departmental learning
Component 3

Co-Developed Resource Hub

Motivate Lab and participating faculty will co-develop resources that are responsive to campus needs and usable in real instructional contexts.

Comprehensive Faculty Development Package

A full implementation pathway designed to support up to 40 faculty members across math and English.

Program Cost

$50,000

Supports up to 40 faculty members with a full sequence of learning, collaboration, and implementation support.

Ideal For

  • Colleges new to Motivate Lab
  • Returning colleges ready to deepen implementation
  • Comprehensive training for both math and English faculty
  • Campuses seeking a clear path from foundation to practice

Extend the Work

Additional options for campuses that want to expand participation, accelerate momentum, or support broader systems change.

Add-On 1

Non-Corequisite Development

Extend professional development opportunities to faculty beyond corequisite instruction.

Includes
  • The Motivating Learners Course
  • Three Communities of Practice

$1,000 per faculty member

*Requires institutional funds outside of AB 1705
Add-On 2

Full-Day Workshop

An intensive, campus-wide professional development experience designed to jumpstart institutional transformation and support systems change.

Includes
  • Five-hour interactive workshop
  • Evidence-based strategies for implementation
  • Post-workshop implementation toolkit

$30,000 (up to 40 participants)

*AB 1705 funds can be allocated here

Implementation Timeline

A five-month arc that supports faculty learning, reflection, and application over time.

Month 1

Launch + Course Begins

Kickoff and initial course engagement establish the foundation for the work ahead.

Month 2

Community of Practice

Fostering Growth Mindsets

Month 3

Community of Practice

Cultivating Purpose and Relevance

Month 4

Community of Practice

Stimulating a Sense of Belonging

Month 5

Community of Practice

Bringing It All Together

Next Steps

Schedule a consultation to explore your college’s goals, needs, and opportunities for implementation.

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