The 2026–27 IRPE Summer-to-Summer Institute curriculum has been aligned with The RP Group’s Core IRPE PD Program Competencies 2025-2027. These core competencies represent the foundational knowledge, skills, and practices that IRPE professionals are expected to develop through participation in The RP Group’s various professional development offerings.

1. Collecting/accessing and analyzing data appropriate to address research question(s)

2. Effectively communicating research findings to diverse groups of Constituencies

3. Leveraging integrated and inclusive practices to facilitate data-informed decision-making across various college constituent groups, including faculty, staff, students, and administrators

4. Assessing and analyzing the organizational, regional, state, and national context of institutional research and planning in the California Community Colleges

5. Integrating professional responsibilities, professional development, and personal/professional goals

6. Advocating for evidence-based, equity-minded college practices, processes, and policies

7. Effectively advocate for student-centered and equity-minded planning
   

Use this Crosswalk to understand how each session connects to core competencies and to support case-making for participation in The RP Group’s professional development offerings.