SY26 CPS Professional Learning: Full Schedule

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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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1:30am CDT

HPE Pre-K-12 Inner Instructional & Practical Practice

Tuesday March 17, 2026 1:30am - 3:00am CDT

NEIU Physical Education Complex

Join Lynn Terri, District Health and Physical Education Leadership Team Member, for an interactive exploration of the Inner Instructional Core. This session focuses on the intersection of content with student, teacher, and community identities, providing you with the tools to amplify the impact of your classroom’s impact. Teachers will be provided a guided walkthrough of the Inner Instructional Core Modules created by physical education experts Dr. Mally and Dr. Tarr coupled with real work examples from Lynn to turn these concepts into concrete steps for impact. After instruction has been completed teachers will have the opportunity to continue to work through the modules to earn additional ISBE clock hours with a total of 18 per module.

Speakers

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 →

Lynn Terri

Tuesday March 17, 2026 1:30am - 3:00am CDT
NEIU Physical Education Complex 3600 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Health Education and Physical Education, Pre-K-12

Company Stand-alone Session

8:00am CDT

Dance Holistic Instructional Practice Summit #2

Tuesday March 17, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Curie Metropolitan High School

The SY26 Holistic Instructional Practice Summit sessions will support teachers in making shifts in instructional practice, aligning with Effective Instruction.
Linguistically Enriching
Engage in rigorous, process-based learning activities and practices that support students’ language development and affirm identities through culturally responsive instruction.

Speakers

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 →

Tuesday March 17, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Curie Metropolitan High School 4959 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Arts (Dance Music Theatre Visual Arts), Pre-K-12

Company Holistic Summit

8:00am CDT

Music Holistic Instructional Practice Summit #2

Tuesday March 17, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Curie Metropolitan High School

Speakers

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 →

Tuesday March 17, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Curie Metropolitan High School 4959 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Arts (Dance Music Theatre Visual Arts), Pre-K-12

Company Holistic Summit

8:00am CDT

Theatre Arts Holistic Instructional Practice Summit #2

Tuesday March 17, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Curie Metropolitan High School

Speakers

Layne Netrefa-Drinkwater

Theatre Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Tuesday March 17, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Curie Metropolitan High School 4959 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Arts (Dance Music Theatre Visual Arts), Pre-K-12

Company Holistic Summit

8:00am CDT

Visual Arts Holistic Instructional Practice Summit #2

Tuesday March 17, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT

Curie Metropolitan High School

Speakers

Alicia Kopec

Visual Arts Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Tuesday March 17, 2026 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Curie Metropolitan High School 4959 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Arts (Dance Music Theatre Visual Arts), Pre-K-12

Company Holistic Summit

9:00am CDT

Renaissance Next for Teachers

Tuesday March 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT

virtual

Get equipped to use the insights from Renaissance Next for Teachers to monitor data and inform instructional
decisions.

Speakers

Maureen Chase

Tuesday March 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
virtual

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), K-12

Company Stand-alone Session

9:00am CDT

Health and Physical Education Holistic Instructional Practice Summit #2

Tuesday March 17, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT

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

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 learning key strategies for supporting language development, internalize an understanding of the impact of student identity on learning, and explore best practices to incorporate into your classroom.

Speakers

Paul Floyd

Physical Education Specialist, Teaching & Learning (T&L): Health and Physical Education

Tuesday March 17, 2026 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

Health Education and Physical Education, K-12

9:00am CDT

Libraries Spring Holistic Summit

Tuesday March 17, 2026 9:00am - 3:30pm CDT

Woodson Regional Library

Joint learning event in collaboration with Chicago Public Library colleagues centered on collaboration and Black Student Success.

Agenda
Pre-survey and breakout session registration

Register in Learning Hub for ISBE PD credit.
Course Code: 77403
Class Code: 140304

Speakers

Damaris Alvarado

CEO Inititiatives PM, Chief Executive Office

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

Joshua Johnson

Professional Learning Specialist, Chief Equity Office

Previous to his work in Chicago Public Schools, Joshua Johnson (he/him) served as an equity champion and instrumental music teacher in both Missouri and Illinois. Currently, he serves as an Equity Professional Learning Specialist in the Chief Equity Office of Chicago Public Schools. In... Read More →

Dr Nicole Cooke

Jordan McKenna

Tuesday March 17, 2026 9:00am - 3:30pm CDT
Woodson Regional Library 9525 S. Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

Library, Pre-K-12

Company Holistic Summit

10:00am CDT

World Language (French & Spanish)- Pre-K-12- Skyline WL Instructional Practice Internalization Workshop: Using Skyline to Successfully Teach Heritage Language Learners

Tuesday March 17, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT

virtual

This session is for new Skyline French and Spanish adopters, as well as experienced adopters who would like a refresher or who have not yet attended a session on this topic.

In this session, participants will learn about and discuss the unique characteristics and needs of Heritage Language Learners (HLLs). We will examine a variety of strategies and practical ideas to support HLLs in the world language classroom and explore how Skyline World Language materials can be used to successfully teach HLLs.

Speakers

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 →

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 →

Amy Hammerand

Tuesday March 17, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
virtual

World Language (French & Spanish), Pre-K-12

Company Unit Internalization

11:00am CDT

Discover the Power of i-Ready Growth Monitoring for Math

Tuesday March 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT

virtual

Participants will learn the purpose and structure of Growth Monitoring assessments in mathematics and how these quick checks inform instructional decisions. Educators will practice reading and interpreting Growth Monitoring data to identify trends, monitor progress, and plan next steps.

Speakers

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.

Dee Smith

Professional Development Specialist, Curriculum Associates (i-Ready)

Tuesday March 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
virtual

Screening/Benchmark, K-2

Company Stand-alone Session

12:00pm CDT

Student Annual Needs Determination Inventory (SANDI) Administrator-Master Trainer Series (Part 3)

Tuesday March 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

virtual

This 90 minutes session will emphasize Math, and take a deep dive into analyzing the current Fall SANDI assessment window data, including identifying and documenting progress toward flagged IEP goals, writing Present Level of Performance based on current data scores, flagging next best IEP goal target based on student need area data for a new IEP, and aligning that need area to a state standard/Math domains. Participants will see multiple examples of writing standards-based IEP goals using SANDI data and experience how SANDI data guides and supports educators to write and implement legally defensible IEPs.

Speakers

Kate Cahill

Rebecca Silva

Erin Caldwell

Tuesday March 17, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
virtual

Screening/Benchmark, Pre-K-12

Company Cohort Series

12:30pm CDT

HPE-K-12- Evidence - Based Practices for Addressing Student Substance Use

Tuesday March 17, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Northeastern Illinois University - Physical Education Complex

In this professional development opportunity, staff will strengthen their knowledge of commonly used substances and explore compassionate and practical frameworks for supporting youth who may be using substances. Participants can expect to gain tools for recognizing signs of use and responding with timely and effective interventions. Staff will leave with a comprehensive overview of vaping products and e-cigarettes, marijuana, and fentanyl and other opioids, as well as strategies to dismantle stigma and create more inclusive, nonjudgmental environments where students feel respected and supported in making safer choices.

*Lunch Provided*

Speakers

OSHW

Tuesday March 17, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Northeastern Illinois University - Physical Education Complex 3600 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL 60625

Health Education and Physical Education, K-12

Company Stand-alone Session

1:00pm CDT

Discover the Power of i-Ready Growth Monitoring for Math

Tuesday March 17, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

virtual

Speakers

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.

Dee Smith

Professional Development Specialist, Curriculum Associates (i-Ready)

Tuesday March 17, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
virtual

Screening/Benchmark, K-2

Company Stand-alone Session

1:30pm CDT

Inner Instructional Core & Practical Practice

Tuesday March 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT

North Eastern Illinois University - Physical Education Complex

Speakers

Lynn Terri

Tuesday March 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
North Eastern Illinois University - Physical Education Complex 3600 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Health Education and Physical Education, K-12

Company Stand-alone Session

2:00pm CDT

World Language (French & Spanish)- Pre-K-12- Skyline WL Instructional Practice Internalization Workshop: Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs)

Tuesday March 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

virtual

This session is for new Skyline French and Spanish adopters, as well as experienced adopters who would like a refresher or who have not yet attended a session on this topic.

In this session, participants will learn about the features of Integrated Performance Assessments or IPAs in Skyline World Language courses and how they can use them to assess their students’ performance in the 3 Modes of Communication. We will also review how to activate, assign, and score IPAs.

Speakers