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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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Monday, June 16
 

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 for Year 1 Adopting Teachers (ELA 3-5)
Monday June 16, 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 Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Flor Acosta

Flor Acosta

Literacy Content Specialist
avatar for Jasmine Schnurlein

Jasmine Schnurlein

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Monday June 16, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Chicago Ag. Library, 3857 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655 3857 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 for Year 1 Adopting Teachers (ELA 6-8th)
Monday June 16, 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 Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
Monday June 16, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Coleman - 213, 4640 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609 4640 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 for Year 1 Adopting Teachers (ELA 9-12th)
Monday June 16, 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 Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
I am a high school literacy specialist with the Department of Literacy. Prior to this position, I taught high school English in Chicago Public Schools and in Central Illinois. I taught Skyline for freshmen and juniors in my last classroom year and have been supporting teachers for... Read More →
avatar for Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
Monday June 16, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Coleman - 210, 4640 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609 4640 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 for Year 1 Adopting Teachers (ELA K-2)
Monday June 16, 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 Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

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

Tanya Holliday

Literacy Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Monday June 16, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Chicago Ag. MDR, 3857 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655 3857 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655
 
Friday, June 27
 

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 For Year 1 Adopting Teachers (9-12th ELA)
Friday June 27, 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 Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
I am a high school literacy specialist with the Department of Literacy. Prior to this position, I taught high school English in Chicago Public Schools and in Central Illinois. I taught Skyline for freshmen and juniors in my last classroom year and have been supporting teachers for... Read More →
avatar for Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Phoenix Military Academy room 120, 145 S Campbell Ave

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 for Year 1 Adopting Teachers (ELA 3-5)
Friday June 27, 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 Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, 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 June 27, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Garfield Park 235, 2651 W. WASHINGTON BLVD. 2651 W. WASHINGTON BLVD.

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 for Year 1 Adopting Teachers (ELA 6-8)
Friday June 27, 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 Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Garfield Park 335, 2651 W. WASHINGTON BLVD. 2651 W. WASHINGTON BLVD.

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 for Year 1 Adopting Teachers (ELA K-2)
Friday June 27, 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 Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

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

Tanya Holliday

Literacy Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Friday June 27, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Garfield Park 139, 2651 W. WASHINGTON BLVD. 2651 W. WASHINGTON BLVD.
 
Thursday, July 31
 

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 for Year 1 Adopting Teachers (ELA 3-5)
Thursday July 31, 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 Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Flor Acosta

Flor Acosta

Literacy Content Specialist
avatar for Jasmine Schnurlein

Jasmine Schnurlein

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
NTA Café, 55 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616 55 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 for Year 1 Adopting Teachers (ELA 6-8)
Thursday July 31, 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 Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
NTA - 301, 55 W Cermak, Chicago, IL 60616 55 W Cermak, Chicago, IL 60616

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 for Year 1 Adopting Teachers (ELA 9-12)
Thursday July 31, 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 Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
I am a high school literacy specialist with the Department of Literacy. Prior to this position, I taught high school English in Chicago Public Schools and in Central Illinois. I taught Skyline for freshmen and juniors in my last classroom year and have been supporting teachers for... Read More →
avatar for Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
NTA, Room 303, 55 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616 55 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 for Year 1 Adopting Teachers (ELA K-2)
Thursday July 31, 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 Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

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

Tanya Holliday

Literacy Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Thursday July 31, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
NTA - Library, 55 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616 55 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
 
Monday, August 11
 

9:00am CDT

ELA 3-5 Unit Internalization (Skyline)
Monday August 11, 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 Flor Acosta

Flor Acosta

Literacy Content Specialist
avatar for Jasmine Schnurlein

Jasmine Schnurlein

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Monday August 11, 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

ELA K-2 Unit Internalization (Skyline)
Monday August 11, 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
Monday August 11, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
AVI breakout rooms, 2800 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 2800 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
 
Tuesday, August 12
 

9:00am CDT

ELA 3-5 Unit Internalization (Skyline)
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 Flor Acosta

Flor Acosta

Literacy Content Specialist
avatar for Jasmine Schnurlein

Jasmine Schnurlein

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 12, 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

ELA 6-8 Unit Internalization (Skyline)
Tuesday August 12, 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
Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Colman Room 210, 4640 S State St, Chicago, IL 4640 S State St, Chicago, IL

9:00am CDT

ELA K-2 Unit Internalization (Skyline)
Tuesday August 12, 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
Tuesday August 12, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Copernicus - King's Hall, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
 
Wednesday, September 24
 

9:00am CDT

ELA - 9-12 - Unit Internalization 1b (Skyline)
Wednesday September 24, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
This PL session will guide participants in understanding an integrity-driven approach to implementing Skyline Units, 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 Karen Mariscal

Karen Mariscal

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
I am a high school literacy specialist with the Department of Literacy. Prior to this position, I taught high school English in Chicago Public Schools and in Central Illinois. I taught Skyline for freshmen and juniors in my last classroom year and have been supporting teachers for... Read More →
avatar for Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday September 24, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Garfield Park 235, 2651 W. WASHINGTON BLVD. 2651 W. WASHINGTON BLVD.
 
Friday, September 26
 

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
 
Wednesday, October 29
 

9:00am CDT

ELA - 9-12 - Unit 1c Internalization (Skyline)
Wednesday October 29, 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 Karen Mariscal

Karen Mariscal

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
I am a high school literacy specialist with the Department of Literacy. Prior to this position, I taught high school English in Chicago Public Schools and in Central Illinois. I taught Skyline for freshmen and juniors in my last classroom year and have been supporting teachers for... Read More →
avatar for Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday October 29, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Garfield Park 335, 2651 W. WASHINGTON BLVD. 2651 W. WASHINGTON BLVD.
 
Thursday, October 30
 

9:00am CDT

ELA - 6-8 - Unit 1c Internalization (Skyline)
Thursday October 30, 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
Thursday October 30, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Garfield Park 335, 2651 W. WASHINGTON BLVD. 2651 W. WASHINGTON BLVD.
 
Monday, November 3
 

9:00am CST

ELA - K-5 - Unit 3 Internalization (Skyline)
Monday November 3, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
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
Monday November 3, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Garfield Park 139, 2651 W. WASHINGTON BLVD. 2651 W. WASHINGTON BLVD.
 
Tuesday, November 4
 

9:00am CST

Transitional English Summit (Fall)
Tuesday November 4, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Year 2+ Transitional English teachers will engage in data analysis, lesson deep dives, and collaborative planning practices to inform instruction and support use of the Skyline curriculum with integrity
Speakers
avatar for Karen Mariscal

Karen Mariscal

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
I am a high school literacy specialist with the Department of Literacy. Prior to this position, I taught high school English in Chicago Public Schools and in Central Illinois. I taught Skyline for freshmen and juniors in my last classroom year and have been supporting teachers for... Read More →
Tuesday November 4, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Roosevelt High School 3436 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
 
Tuesday, January 13
 

9:00am CST

Skyline ELA: K-5 Foundational Skills Internalization
Teachers will delve into the Skyline foundational skills instruction in grades K-5. Explore the daily routines that allow for decoding through word sorts and fluency readers, as well as opportunities for encoding through dictation and spelling assessments and the phonics and fluency skills that are learned in Word Study that are transferable to other aspects of the literacy block (interactive read aloud, independent reading, and writing).
Speakers
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
Tuesday January 13, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Malcolm X College, Rm. 1108, 1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612 1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
 
Thursday, January 22
 

9:00am CST

Transitional English Summit 2
Thursday January 22, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Transitional English teachers will engage in data analysis, lesson deep dives, and collaborative planning practices to inform instruction and support use of the Skyline curriculum with integrity
Speakers
avatar for Karen Mariscal

Karen Mariscal

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
I am a high school literacy specialist with the Department of Literacy. Prior to this position, I taught high school English in Chicago Public Schools and in Central Illinois. I taught Skyline for freshmen and juniors in my last classroom year and have been supporting teachers for... Read More →
Thursday January 22, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Charles A. Prosser Career Academy 2148 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60639, USA
 
Thursday, April 23
 

4:00pm CDT

Transitional English Touchpoint
Thursday April 23, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Transitional English teachers will engage in continued learning to support targeted instruction for Black students, English Learners, and Students with Disabilities in the TE classroom. Additionally, we will review end-of-year logistics to ensure alignment with State guidance.
Speakers
avatar for Karen Mariscal

Karen Mariscal

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

Fannetta Jones-Palumbo

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
I am a high school literacy specialist with the Department of Literacy. Prior to this position, I taught high school English in Chicago Public Schools and in Central Illinois. I taught Skyline for freshmen and juniors in my last classroom year and have been supporting teachers for... Read More →
Thursday April 23, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
virtual
 
Wednesday, May 20
 

9:00am CDT

Skyline 3-5 Word Study Revision Launch
The Skyline 3-5 Word Study Revision Launch will be an immersive experience in which classroom teachers will participate in the newly developed word study routines, content, and materials. Teachers will learn about the research behind the curriculum, the driving factors behind the revision, and begin to build teaching resources to start the SY27 school year strong with word study on Day 1.
Wednesday May 20, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Copernicus - The Annex Hall, 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
 

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