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FOR SESSIONS TAKING PLACE AFTER JUNE 9, 2026 PLEASE ACCESS THE SY27 SCHED EVENT PAGE.  In this SY26 SCHED EVENT PAGE you will find registration for professional learning sessions offered from the CPS Office of Teaching and Learning TAKING PLACE  BEFORE JUNE 9, 2026. n this SY26 Chicago Public Schools Sched Event Page you will find registration for professional learning offered from the CPS Office of Teaching and Learning and Skyline specific opportunities.

Please note, to access district-wide offerings of professional learning opportunities you may view the Employee Intranet Professional Learning Calendar (filter the calendar by professional learning on the left).


SY26 SKYLINE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Teacher Professional Learning. Teachers are provided with comprehensive support when launching the Skyline curriculum through asynchronous and in-person sessions, as well as ongoing offerings to sustain and deepen successful implementation.
  • Skyline Essentials Badges: Asynchronous self-paced professional learning essential for those who are implementing and/or supporting the implementation of Skyline. Badges can be found here. Teachers earn 1 ISBE credit hour for each completed badge. As of April 1, 2025, compensation is not available for badge completion.  
  • Skyline 101s: In-person, day-long sessions that prepare teachers and leaders for successful implementation of Skyline. Sessions will run June 16, 2025 through the summer.
  • Ongoing Support: Throughout the school year, CPS content specialists provide ongoing professional learning opportunities tailored to both newly implementing teachers and more experienced users of the curriculum.

School Leader and Network Leader Professional Learning. School leaders and network leaders have access to professional learning that helps them apply high-leverage leadership practices that are especially impactful for implementation of HQ curriculum. 

  • Leading Implementation of the Skyline Curriculum: This in-person, day-long launch session is for school leaders, school-based coaches, and network/district coaches who support schools with curriculum implementation. Leaders will leave the session prepared to implement high-leverage leadership and coaching practices that matter most for successful curriculum implementation. Sessions will run May 27, 2025 through the summer.

  • Ongoing Support: Throughout the school year, the CPS professional learning team provides ongoing opportunities for school and network leaders to strengthen their leadership of Skyline curriculum implementation.

Payment / ISBE Credit Hours

  • Teachers will receive ISBE Hours for each Skyline Essentials badge completed. As of April 1, 2025, no compensation will be provided for completion of Skyline Essentials badges. Teachers will receive ISBE Hours for attending PL sessions. Eligibile staff will also be compensated at the non-instructional rate per hour for their attendance at Skyline PL sessions that occur outside of regularly contracted hours. Teachers must be fully contracted and onboarded at the time of the session, attend the full duration of the session, and complete the attendance/exit slip form to receive payment and ISBE Hours. Please find more payment information in the Skyline Payment One-Pager.



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Friday, September 26
 

8:00am CDT

Amira Intervention: Getting Started with Best Practices
Friday September 26, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
This professional learning session introduces educators to the Amira AI reading intervention platform, focusing on foundational knowledge and practical application for first-time users. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Amira's core functionalities, various pathways for implementation, and best practices for supporting student success.
Speakers
Friday September 26, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
virtual

8:30am CDT

Branching Minds- Getting Started and Creating Plans
Friday September 26, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
New around here? Learn the basics in this Branching Minds 101 course to help you get started on identifying students who would benefit support, making a plan, and documenting your efforts.
Friday September 26, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
virtual

8:30am CDT

Arts Holistic Instructional Practice Summit #1, Dance
Friday September 26, 2025 8:30am - 3:00pm CDT
The SY26 Holistic Instructional Practice Summit sessions will support teachers in making shifts in instructional practice, aligning with Effective Instruction.
Centers in Rightful Presence & Belonging: Engage in rigorous, process-based learning activities and practices that support student belonging and accessible instruction.
Speakers
avatar for MK Victorson

MK Victorson

Dance Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
M.K. Victorson is the Dance Content Specialist for the Chicago Public Schools Department of Arts Education. As a member of the Professional Learning team, M.K. creates and facilitates arts and movement sessions for CPS educators and serves as an instructional coach for dance educators... Read More →
Friday September 26, 2025 8:30am - 3:00pm CDT
Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

8:30am CDT

Arts Holistic Instructional Practice Summit #1, Music
Friday September 26, 2025 8:30am - 3:00pm CDT
The SY26 Holistic Instructional Practice Summit sessions will support teachers in making shifts in instructional practice, aligning with Effective Instruction.
Centers in Rightful Presence & Belonging: Engage in rigorous, process-based learning activities and practices that support student belonging and accessible instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Suckow

Amanda Suckow

Music Content Specialist, CPS - Department of Arts Education
Amanda Suckow is an arts educator, consultant, and strategist dedicated to shaping more equitable and creative futures. They serve as Music Content Specialist for Chicago Public Schools, where they design professional learning for 550 music educators, support curriculum development, and co-manage... Read More →
Friday September 26, 2025 8:30am - 3:00pm CDT
Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

8:30am CDT

Arts Holistic Instructional Practice Summit #1, Theatre
Friday September 26, 2025 8:30am - 3:00pm CDT
"The SY26 Holistic Instructional Practice Summit sessions will support teachers in making shifts in instructional practice, aligning with Effective Instruction.
Centers in Rightful Presence & Belonging: Engage in rigorous, process-based learning activities and practices that support student belonging and accessible instruction."
Speakers
avatar for Layne Netrefa-Drinkwater

Layne Netrefa-Drinkwater

Theatre Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Friday September 26, 2025 8:30am - 3:00pm CDT
Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

8:30am CDT

Arts Holistic Instructional Practice Summit #1, Visual Arts
Friday September 26, 2025 8:30am - 3:00pm CDT
"The SY26 Holistic Instructional Practice Summit sessions will support teachers in making shifts in instructional practice, aligning with Effective Instruction.
Centers in Rightful Presence & Belonging: Engage in rigorous, process-based learning activities and practices that support student belonging and accessible instruction."
Speakers
avatar for Alicia Kopec

Alicia Kopec

Visual Arts Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Friday September 26, 2025 8:30am - 3:00pm CDT
Art Institute of Chicago 111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

9:00am CDT

i-Ready Teacher Workshop: Empowering Student Growth Through Data-Informed Teaching
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Thank you for registering for Teacher Workshop: Empowering Student Growth Through Data-Informed Teaching! We’re thrilled you’ll be joining us for this professional learning experience. To help you get the most out of our time together, we’ve prepared a Google Folder with session materials.

📂 Before we dive in, please:
✅ Access the folder
✅ Print the required document listed here: Preparing a Coherent Instructional Plan

Get ready for a dynamic session full of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. We can’t wait to connect with you!

Speakers
avatar for Talibah Floyd

Talibah Floyd

Assessment Specialist, Teaching & Learning (T&L): Student Assessment and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Greetings! I am an Assessment Specialist with the Department of Student Assessment & MTSS. I support the CPS i-Ready K-2 Assessment.
avatar for Dee Smith

Dee Smith

Professional Development Specialist, Curriculum Associates (i-Ready)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
virtual

9:00am CDT

SY26 Health and Physical Education Holistic Instructional Practice Summit #1
Date: 9/26/25 

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm  

Location: Northeastern Illinois University Physical Education Complex - 3600 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Description: In this session participants will engage in rigorous, process-based learning activities and practices that support a building an inclusive environment in the classroom. We will focus on understanding the role of belonging on student outcomes, how to address the needs of diverse learners and we will develop an implementation plan to create supportive classrooms throughout the district.

Learning Hub Registration: 
Course Code: 74140      Class Code: 135179

Speakers
avatar for Paul Floyd

Paul Floyd

Physical Education Specialist, Teaching & Learning (T&L): Health and Physical Education
Profile Over the past fourteen years, I have worked as a passionate educator serving as an assistant principal and as an award-winning physical education teacher.  
I am driven by positively contributing to the lives of students, families, communities, and staff in the varying p... Read More →
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Northeastern Illinois University Physical Education Complex - 3600 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 Northeastern Illinois University Physical Education Complex - 3600 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

9:00am CDT

STE(A)M-6-12- Holistic Instructional Practice Summit #1
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
The Holistic Instructional Practice Summit Series is a designed to engage educators in arts, computer science, health and physical education, libraries, and STEAM.

Holistic teachers will engage in experiential, culturally responsive, and grade-level learning activities and practices that support Effective Instruction.

Summit #1 Focus: Effective Instruction centering on Rightful Presence & Belonging

STEM Summit #1 Agenda:
9:00a-9:30a: Whole-Group Welcome, Review Agenda, Norms, Objectives
9:30a-12:00p: Elementary and High School Break-Out Sessions

High School Break-Out Session
9:30a-12:00p: School Tour, Labxchange ABE Program and ABE Laboratories Overview Presented by Truman College Biology Department
Speakers
avatar for Mitchel Meighen

Mitchel Meighen

STEM Program Support Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Harry S Truman College 1145 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

9:00am CDT

STE(A)M-Pre-K-8- Holistic Instructional Practice Summit #1
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
The Holistic Instructional Practice Summit Series is a designed to engage educators in arts, computer science, health and physical education, libraries, and STEAM.

Holistic teachers will engage in experiential, culturally responsive, and grade-level learning activities and practices that support Effective Instruction.

Summit #1 Focus: Effective Instruction centering on Rightful Presence & Belonging

STEM Summit #1 Agenda:
9:00a-9:30a: Whole-Group Welcome, Review Agenda, Norms, Objectives
9:30a-12:00p: Elementary and High School Break-Out Sessions

Elementary Break-Out Session
9:30a-11:00a: Engaging Elementary STE(A)M Curriculum and Activities Presented by Lab Rascals
11:00a-12:00p: Teacher Leadership and Rightful Presence: Elevating Voices, Shaping Culture Presented by Teachers Supporting Teachers
Speakers
avatar for Mitchel Meighen

Mitchel Meighen

STEM Program Support Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Harry S Truman College 1145 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

9:00am CDT

Libraries Fall Holistic Summit
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Audience: CPS Librarians
Location: Benito Juarez Community Academy High School Library (1450 W. Cermak Rd.)
Description: Join us for a day of instruction where CPS librarians can network with one another and engage in exciting learning opportunities. We'll be learning more about how to engage with students to empower them in their own learning journeys, using the library space as an instructional tool, and how AI shapes media literacy!
Click here to access the agenda. 
Speakers
avatar for Sabrina Chen

Sabrina Chen

Inclusive and Responsive Education Manager, Teaching & Learning (T&L): Professional Learning, Student Voice and Engagement
Teaching & Learning (T&L): Professional Learning, Student Voice and Engagement
avatar for Jennifer Ehehalt

Jennifer Ehehalt

Senior Regional Manager, Common Sense Media

Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Benito Juarez Community Academy High School 1450 W. Cermak Rd.

9:00am CDT

ALE - K-12 - Unit Internalization (Skyline)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
In this session, participants will work towards strengthening the quality of planning and instruction through deep engagement with upcoming ALE Skyline units, and prepare to enact key instructional practice shifts that support effective Spanish Language Arts instruction.
THIS SESSION WILL TAKE PLACE IN SPANISH.
Speakers
avatar for Alissa Machani

Alissa Machani

Biliteracy Manager, OMME
Alissa Machani is a passionate literacy and bilingual education advocate. As an educator, she worked as a bilingual teacher, a dual language teacher, and an English language interventionist. She has a Master of Education in Elementary Education from DePaul University and endorsements... Read More →
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
OMME Center, 3316 W Evergreen Ave., Chicago, IL 60651 3316 W Evergreen Ave., Chicago, IL 60651

9:00am CDT

ELA - 6-8 - Unit 1b Internalization (Skyline)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Look forward to getting hands-on with this curriculum and collaborating with your colleagues who are also teaching Skyline! You’ll work as a team to explore core components of the curriculum, experience the key instructional shifts as both a teacher and a learner and get guided practice with the digital learning ecosystem. You’ll dig deeply into your next unit and leave with a head start on your unit internalization plan!
Speakers
avatar for Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Copernicus - King's Hall, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL

9:00am CDT

ELA - K-5 - Unit 2 Internalization (Skyline)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Look forward to getting hands-on with this curriculum and collaborating with your colleagues who are also teaching Skyline! You’ll work as a team to explore core components of the curriculum, experience the key instructional shifts as both a teacher and a learner and get guided practice with the digital learning ecosystem. You’ll dig deeply into your next unit and leave with a head start on your unit internalization plan!
Speakers
avatar for Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Tanya Holliday

Tanya Holliday

Literacy Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Flor Acosta

Flor Acosta

Literacy Content Specialist
avatar for Jasmine Schnurlein

Jasmine Schnurlein

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Copernicus - The Annex Hall, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

9:00am CDT

Math-3-5-Unit Internalization 3 (Skyline)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Look forward to digging into effective instruction through a day of hands-on math and collaboration. You’ll work as a grade band team to explore core components of the curriculum, experience the key instructional shifts as both a teacher and a learner. You will dig deeply into the math expectations and learning of Unit 3 with your grade level colleagues and Math Specialist.
Speakers
avatar for Shanteau Allen

Shanteau Allen

Mathematics Specialist Gr. K-5 (4th), Chicago Public Schools
I am excited in my role as a K-5 Math Content Specialist to be supporting schools, administrators, educators, and students in all things math!
avatar for Colum Dillon

Colum Dillon

Math Content Specialist • STEM Programs, Chicago Public Schools
My time teaching in CPS has taught me the significance of inquiry and creative problem solving in robust STEM classrooms. I am so excited to support yours! Before joining the K-5 math specialist team, I taught 4th and 6th grade math in CPS. I have significant experience in multilingual... Read More →
avatar for Alanna Mertens

Alanna Mertens

K-5 Math Manager, Chicago Public Schools
I jumped into the role as K-5 Math Manager in the Department of STEM in SY23. I have been teaching math and supporting math instruction in CPS for 30+ years. I am thrilled to lead a team of dedicated educators who think deeply about ways to bring joy and deep understanding to math... Read More →
avatar for Alexis Stokes

Alexis Stokes

Math Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
I joined the CPS Department of STEM in 2022 as a Math Content Specialist, supporting K-5 Math. I began my career in CPS in 2003 as a classroom teacher, and I have experience as a mentor teacher, coach, and intervention lead. I am excited to have the opportunity to learn from and with... Read More →
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
AVI Language Labs - 2800 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 2800 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

9:00am CDT

Math-6-8-Unit 3 Internalization (Skyline)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Look forward to getting hands-on with this curriculum and collaborating with your colleagues who are also teaching Skyline! You’ll work as a team to explore core components of the curriculum, experience the key instructional shifts as both a teacher and a learner and get guided practice with the digital learning ecosystem. You’ll dig deeply into your next unit and leave with a head start on your unit internalization plan!
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Constantinidis

Nicole Constantinidis

Mathematics Specialist Gr. 6-8, Chicago Public Schools
I love supporting teachers, coaches, and administrators in thinking about Math -- how we create access for all learners, how we plan and engage in high quality tasks, and how we reflect to determine "just in time supports."
avatar for Jennifer Czarnecki

Jennifer Czarnecki

Mathematics Specialist, Gr. 6-8 (6th), Chicago Public Schools
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
NTA - Library, 55 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616 55 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

9:00am CDT

Math-K-2-Unit Internalization 3 (Skyline)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Look forward to digging into effective instruction through a day of hands-on math and collaboration. You’ll work as a grade band team to explore core components of the curriculum, experience the key instructional shifts as both a teacher and a learner. You will dig deeply into the math expectations and learning of Unit 3 with your grade level colleagues and Math Specialist.
Speakers
avatar for Sophia Chung

Sophia Chung

Math Content Specialist • STEM Programs, Chicago Public Schools
My passion is in inspiring Elementary Math Educators to create meaningful and engaging experiences for their students. As a former CPS Elementary Math educator of ten years, I have first hand experience of how lonely and isolating teaching can be. I quickly learned than I was not... Read More →
avatar for Alanna Mertens

Alanna Mertens

K-5 Math Manager, Chicago Public Schools
I jumped into the role as K-5 Math Manager in the Department of STEM in SY23. I have been teaching math and supporting math instruction in CPS for 30+ years. I am thrilled to lead a team of dedicated educators who think deeply about ways to bring joy and deep understanding to math... Read More →
avatar for Candace Davis

Candace Davis

K-5 Math Content Specialist, STEM Programs, Chicago Public Schools
I have had an opportunity to serve within CPS as a primary teacher for the last 15 years. During my tenure, I have had the most rewarding experience fostering the joy of learning with our youngest students. And now in this role as a math content specialist, I take much pride in building... Read More →
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
AVI gym, 2800 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 2800 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

9:00am CDT

PreK ALE: Unit 2 Internalization (Pre-K ALE Spanish Foundational Skills)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
We look forward to supporting your adoption of Pre-K ALE throughout SY26!

Please note: this session is only applicable to current Pre-K teachers and support staff whose schools have formally adopted PK ALE.
If you are not an official PK ALE teacher or support staff, you should not join this session.
Due to the limitations of our grant, we are unable to pay teachers who are not current PK ALE teachers or support staff.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Ferdinandt

Laura Ferdinandt

Manager of Professional Learning, OECE, Chicago Public Schools
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Truman Room 146, 1145 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 1145 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL

9:00am CDT

PreK FS: Unit 2 Internalization (Pre-K Foundational Skills)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
We look forward to supporting you during your first year of Skyline PKFS Implementation!

Please note: This session is only applicable to current Pre-K teachers and instructional support leaders whose schools have formally adopted PKFS (English).
If you are not an official PKFS teacher or support staff, you should not join this session.
Due to the limitations of our grant, we are unable to pay teachers who are not current PKFS teachers or support staff.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Ferdinandt

Laura Ferdinandt

Manager of Professional Learning, OECE, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jared Hennen

Jared Hennen

Early Childhood Specialist, CPS- Office of Early Childhood Education
Former Early Childhood educator (in Denver, Saint Louis, and Chicago!)
avatar for Peggy (Margaret) Geraghty

Peggy (Margaret) Geraghty

Professional Learning Specialist, CPS- Office of Early Childhood Education

Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Truman Lobby, 1145 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 1145 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL

9:00am CDT

Science - 6-8 - Unit Internalization 3 (Skyline)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
In this session, participants will work towards strengthening the quality of planning and instruction through deep engagement with Science Skyline units, and prepare to enact key instructional practice shifts that support effective Science instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Taissa Lau

Taissa Lau

MS Science Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
AB

Andre Botello

Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Amy Brady

Amy Brady

MS Science Specialist, Chicago Public Schools-Dept of STEM
avatar for Ryan Gracia

Ryan Gracia

MS Science Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
NTA - Gym, 55 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616 55 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

9:00am CDT

Science - 9-12 - Unit Internalization: Launching Units for Success (Skyline)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Launching Units for Success: Creating a Culture of Students Driving Learning

Get ready to kick off your units with purpose! We will explore strategies for eliciting students' initial ideas and questions, using their funds of knowledge to anchor learning in a meaningful, phenomena-based way. Learn how to use routines like the Question Formulation Technique to empower students to drive the scientific inquiry from day one.
Speakers
avatar for Glennie King

Glennie King

HS Science Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
AB

Andre Botello

Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Joseph Seabloom

Joseph Seabloom

HS Science Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
AVI breakout rooms, 2800 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 2800 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

9:00am CDT

Science K- 5 Unit 1 Unit Internalization (Skyline)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Strengthen the quality of planning and instruction through deep engagement with Skyline Science Unit 3, and prepare to enact key instructional practice shifts.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Millette

Sarah Millette

Science Specialist Gr. K-5, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kori Milroy

Kori Milroy

Science Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Chantell Windham

Chantell Windham

Science Specialist Gr. K-5, Chicago Public Schools
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
NEIU El Centro - 3rd Floor Lobby, 3390 N Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL

9:00am CDT

Social Science - 6, 7, 9, 10 - Unit 2 Internalization (Skyline)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
In this session participants will gain a deeper understanding of culturally responsive inquiry, engage in a lesson immersion experience, and collaborate with colleagues on how to plan for implementing the curriculum with stronger knowledge of the SS Inquiry Standards.
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (10th/U.S. History), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Colman 407, 4640 S State St, Chicago, IL 4640 S State St, Chicago, IL

9:00am CDT

Social Science - Civics 8, 11 - Unit 2 Internalization (Skyline)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
In this session participants will gain a deeper understanding of culturally responsive inquiry, engage in a lesson immersion experience, and collaborate with colleagues on how to plan for implementing the curriculum with stronger knowledge of the SS Inquiry Standards.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Smith-Franklin

Nicole Smith-Franklin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Eigth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Chicago Ag. MDR, 3857 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655 3857 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655

9:00am CDT

Social Science - K-5 - Unit 2 Internalization (Skyline)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
In this session participants will gain a deeper understanding of culturally responsive inquiry, engage in a lesson immersion experience, and collaborate with colleagues on how to plan for implementing the curriculum with stronger knowledge of the SS Inquiry Standards.
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Truman Room 186, 1145 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 1145 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 - Skyline 101 For Year 1 Adopting Teachers (WL French and Spanish K-12)
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
This PL session will guide participants in understanding an integrity-driven approach to implementing Skyline, enabling them to identify and plan for key instructional practices and navigate the curriculum's digital ecosystem. Participants will gain practical experience in applying these principles to enhance instruction and support priority student groups.
Speakers
avatar for Desiree Roffers

Desiree Roffers

World Language Specialist, OMME
Hello! Bonjour! Hola! I am a World Language Specialist and Mentor Teacher in Chicago Public SchoolsI. I was also a French teacher for 15 years, I have taught every grade level preschool through adults over my teaching carreer. I love collaborating and supporting other educators! When... Read More →
avatar for Janet Granados

Janet Granados

World Language Specialist, OMME
I am an educator with 18 years of experience and have earned World Language, Bilingual, and ESL endorsements. I started my career as a Dual Language teacher at a charter school on Chicago’s south side. In that role, I learned Dual Language best practices, leadership skills, and... Read More →
Friday September 26, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
virtual

9:30am CDT

Amira Intervention: Getting Started with Best Practices
Friday September 26, 2025 9:30am - 10:28am CDT
This professional learning session introduces educators to the Amira AI reading intervention platform, focusing on foundational knowledge and practical application for first-time users. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Amira's core functionalities, various pathways for implementation, and best practices for supporting student success.
Speakers
Friday September 26, 2025 9:30am - 10:28am CDT
virtual

11:00am CDT

Amira Level UP: Amira Updates and Instruct
Friday September 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
This professional learning session is designed for experienced Amira AI users seeking to leverage the platform's newest enhancements for deeper differentiation and more targeted support in both English and Spanish literacy development. Participants will explore cutting-edge features that empower educators to pinpoint individual student needs with greater precision and deliver highly personalized learning experiences.
meet link
Speakers
Friday September 26, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
virtual

11:00am CDT

MTSS & Screening & Benchmark Progress Monitoring (Diagnostics & MTSS)
Friday September 26, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
This session is designed for all staff interested in deepening their understanding of how to use the Universal Screener/Diagnostic as a comprehensive suite of tools. It utilizes diagnostic data from i-Ready and Star 360 Universal Screeners to track student progress through ongoing monitoring and leverages Branching Minds to make data-driven decisions to support students requiring additional interventions.
meet link
Speakers
Friday September 26, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
virtual

12:00pm CDT

What's New For Branching Minds
Friday September 26, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Branching Minds has a new look and feel in navigation, as well as new features! Check out the latest updates to the Branching Minds platform in this quick tour around all the work on making this tool an even better experience for educators.
Friday September 26, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
virtual

1:00pm CDT

From Scores to Strategies: Using Star 360 Beginning-of-Year Data to Drive Instruction
Friday September 26, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Dive into Beginning-of-Year (BOY) Star assessment data to uncover key insights that drive instructional decisions. This session will guide teachers through interpreting scaled scores, percentile ranks, and benchmark categories, helping them assess student mastery of standards and plan next steps effectively. By the end of this session, participants will feel confident using Beginning-of-Year screening results to inform instruction, identify trends, and support differentiated learning.
Speakers
Friday September 26, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
virtual

1:00pm CDT

Using Data from the i-Ready Evaluación Diagnóstica de lectura en español
Friday September 26, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Educators review data from the i-Ready Evaluación Diagnóstica de lectura en español to understand how this informs instructional planning. Teachers will use i-Ready resources to create a plan to support grade-level Spanish Reading instruction. Participants should have administered the Evaluación Diagnóstica de lectura en español.
Speakers
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Talibah Floyd

Assessment Specialist, Teaching & Learning (T&L): Student Assessment and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Greetings! I am an Assessment Specialist with the Department of Student Assessment & MTSS. I support the CPS i-Ready K-2 Assessment.
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Dee Smith

Professional Development Specialist, Curriculum Associates (i-Ready)
Friday September 26, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
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1:00pm CDT

Amira Intervention: Getting Started with Best Practices
Friday September 26, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
This professional learning session introduces educators to the Amira AI reading intervention platform, focusing on foundational knowledge and practical application for first-time users. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Amira's core functionalities, various pathways for implementation, and best practices for supporting student success.
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Friday September 26, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
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1:00pm CDT

Catch Workshop
In this session participants will engage in rigorous, process-based learning activities and practices that support a building an inclusive environment in the classroom. We will focus on understanding the role of belonging on student outcomes, how to address the needs of diverse learners and we will develop an implementation plan to create supportive classrooms throughout the district.
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Friday September 26, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Northeastern Illinois University Physical Education Complex - 3600 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 Northeastern Illinois University Physical Education Complex - 3600 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

1:30pm CDT

Enhancing Instruction with Freckle
Friday September 26, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
This scenario based workshop will provide examples of best practices in using Freckle to support Tier 2 & 3 instruction. Participants will also learn strategies to deepen student engagement.
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Friday September 26, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
virtual

1:30pm CDT

MTSS And Beyond
Friday September 26, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
As an experienced user, learn the potential of Branching Minds beyond creating academic support plans. We'll look at whole child data with SEL Universal screeners, the Insight Survey, SEL interventions and supports, logging family communication, and meetings. Take MTSS a step further with this MTSS & Beyond session.
Friday September 26, 2025 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
virtual

1:30pm CDT

S26 Fun at Bat Workshop
This hands-on session will introduce two exciting programs:

Fun At Bat – Designed for elementary PE teachers, this program focuses on fundamental skills, teamwork, and movement-based play. As part of the training, teachers who sign up will receive a Fun At Bat equipment kit and digital resources (curriculum, instructor course, championship principles books, and more) delivered to their school. We encourage all attending elementary PE teachers to sign up for Fun At Bat before attending!

Baseball5 – A fast-paced, minimal-equipment version of the game, perfect for middle and high school PE teachers to implement in any space. Teachers who attend will receive a digital curriculum, a toolkit of activities, and their very own Baseball5 balls!
Attire: We will be inside one of the gyms, so please dress for physical activity. Wear comfortable athletic attire and shoes suitable for movement. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle!

Parking: Free parking availability will be sent via Learning Hub closer to the date of the event.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Paul Floyd

Physical Education Specialist, Teaching & Learning (T&L): Health and Physical Education
Profile Over the past fourteen years, I have worked as a passionate educator serving as an assistant principal and as an award-winning physical education teacher.  
I am driven by positively contributing to the lives of students, families, communities, and staff in the varying p... Read More →
Friday September 26, 2025 1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Northeastern Illinois University Physical Education Complex - 3600 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 Northeastern Illinois University Physical Education Complex - 3600 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

2:00pm CDT

Renaissance Next for Leaders Beginning-of-Year Data Analysis
Friday September 26, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
This session will explore the data and dashboards available within Renaissance Next for Leaders, equipping district/network/school leaders with the skills to interpret and analyze Beginning-of-Year Star results at various levels Participants will learn how to identify trends, assess performance gaps, and leverage data insights to support strategic decision-making and instructional planning.
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Friday September 26, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
virtual

2:30pm CDT

Amira Level UP: Amira Updates and Instruct
Friday September 26, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
This professional learning session is designed for experienced Amira AI users seeking to leverage the platform's newest enhancements for deeper differentiation and more targeted support in both English and Spanish literacy development. Participants will explore cutting-edge features that empower educators to pinpoint individual student needs with greater precision and deliver highly personalized learning experiences.
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Friday September 26, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
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