Zero Textbook Cost Degree Program for the California Community Colleges Technical Assistance
How can we help you?
Welcome to the website of the Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) for the California Community College Chancellor's Office Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Grant Program. We offer California Community Colleges free resources and services to support their successful development and implementation of ZTC pathways, leveraging the largest-ever pubic investment in Open Educational Resources (OER).
Celebrating ZTC in the CCC:
A presentation of the ZTC programs implemented by California Community Colleges and a convening of communities of practice.
May 3
Celebrating ZTC in the CCC will be held May 3, 2024 on the College of the Canyons campus in Santa Clarita, California.
Free registration!
An opportunity for Community Colleges who have received a ZTC award to come together and discuss their successes and challenges while building a community of practice.
More information here.
TAP Blog
Recently, Dr. Barbara Illowsky shared thoughts with the TAP team on her storied career advocating for Open Education and community colleges. In this wide-ranging interview, she provides insights on her “aha moment” in Open Education, publishing OER, the importance of funders to the Open Education movement, the founding of CCCOER, and the impact of California’s ZTC Grant Program, among other topics.
Get help on the following topics:
Learn about, and register for, professional development courses offered by ZTC TAP.
Request assistance from the ZTC TAP Team to find OER materials for your course.
Get help with the ZTC adoption process from another educator who has successfully led their own ZTC initiative.
A place to discuss the ZTC adoption best practices and processes with other educators. More info to come.
Resources related to learning about and ensuring courses are accessible to all students.
A list of organizations working to support institutions in the adoption of Open Education initiatives.
Contact Info
For questions about support, please contact the Technical Assistance Provider team: ztctap@canyons.edu
For updates and information about the ZTC Grant Program, please subscribe to the state Chancellor's Office ZTC mailing list: ZTC@LISTSERV.CCCNEXT.NET
The Tap Lead Team
James Glapa-Grossklag
Project Director
Judith Sebesta, Ph.D.
Project Manager
Jacob Cable, Ed.D.
Coordinator
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