2020 Mid-Atlantic Regional Learning Assistant Workshop
Montgomery College, Rockville Campus
Join us as we explore the unique benefits and characteristics of Learning Assistant (LA) Programs at both two-year and four-year institutions as well as the positive impact LA programs have on underrepresented student populations.
- LA Programs at two-year and four-year institutions
- Benefits of LA support for underrepresented students
Participants will learn about best practices for incorporating LAs into a variety of classroom environments and explore strategies for effective faculty mentorship of LAs. There will be opportunity to explore the pedagogy requirements of the LA model as well as time to meet and talk with experienced LA program leaders, faculty mentors, and student LAs.
Complete workshop agenda coming soon.
Dates, Location, and Parking
Friday, June 5, 2020, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 6, 2020, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Montgomery College - Rockville Campus
Science Center Complex (SC and SW Buildings)
51 Mannakee Street
Rockville, MD 20850
Driving directions and campus mapnew window
Workshop attendees can park for free (no permit required) in any lot on campus during this event. We recommend parking in lots 10 or 11.
Registration Information
Registration Fee: $200
Deadline to register: May 28, 2020 (or until workshop fills)
Hotel Information
Cambria Hotel Rockville is offering a group rate for workshop attendees ($109/night plus tax) from June 4 -7. WiFi and parking are included in the group rate. The hotel is within a 10-minute drive to campus and accessible to nearby Metro. Transportation to campus is not provided. The hotel is located in Rockville Town Center with shops and restaurants nearby. For interested attendees, group dinner plans will be in this area after the workshop ends on Friday and Saturday. Please enter group code MM18L0 when making your reservation (use the 'Book Hotel Now' button below) and adjust the nights to your choice. The group rate is guaranteed until May 14, 2020.
Cambria Hotel Rockvillenew window
1 Helen Heneghan Way
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 301-294-2200
Montgomery College's LA Program
Montgomery College's LA Programnew window, implemented in 2013, is one of a handful of LA Programs at two-year institutions across the country. In the past seven years, over 400 Montgomery College students have served as Learning Assistants in chemistry, biology, computer science, engineering, math, and physics courses, positively impacting more than 10,000 students.