SY27 CPS Professional Learning

This foundational professional learning session is designed to get you comfortable, confident, and up to speed with the platform. We will demystify the dashboard, walk through navigating student profiles, and show you how to easily input and track data.

By the end of this short session, you will know exactly how to leverage Branching Minds to identify student needs, select evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with your team—saving you time so you can focus on what matters most: supporting your students.

Learning Hub Class: 143451

This course provides educators with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently administer the Amira ISIP Placement Assessment. Participants will explore the purpose and structure of the assessment, learn how to administer it, and gain practical guidance for preparing students and ensuring a smooth testing experience. Whether you’re new to Amira assessments or need a refresher, this course will help you confidently and effectively use this powerful tool to support student success.

This session is for returning users, highlighting key features of the platform. This refresher provides a review of data available in the teacher dashboard & some pro tips to enhance your Freckle experience.

Learning Hub Class: 143432

Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/hty-btez-fiv

In this session, led by the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Content team, teachers will analyze the connections between the CPS instructional core, the CPS Instructional Visions for health and physical education, and high-quality standards-aligned instructional practices in HPE. This session will also clarify roles and responsibilities of the CPS HPE content team and introduce teachers to various resources to support planning and instruction in HPE.

Take your system of support to the next level by moving beyond the basics of Branching Minds. This session focuses on unlocking the platform’s advanced features to drive system-wide equity and efficiency. Discover how to leverage school- and district-level data dashboards to identify macro-trends, evaluate the health of your Tier 1 core instruction, and monitor the overall effectiveness of your intervention programs.

We will also explore advanced configurations, custom reporting tools, and cross-team workflows designed to break down communication silos. Perfect for leadership teams looking to transform raw data into a proactive, sustainable MTSS culture.

Learning Hub Class: 143454

This course is a slightly condensed versions for experienced educators with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently administer the Amira ISIP Placement Assessment. Participants will explore the purpose and structure of the assessment, learn how to administer it, and gain practical guidance for preparing students and ensuring a smooth testing experience. Whether you’re new to Amira assessments or need a refresher, this course will help you confidently and effectively use this powerful tool to support student success.

New! HPE Curriculum Release Materials Review - Session 1
Monday, August 17 · 1:00 – 2:00pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wkm-wzbq-bab
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 541-897-2515‬ PIN: ‪466 537 811‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wkm-wzbq-bab?pin=8005331749448

Following the official release of our updated Health and Physical Education curriculum materials this past June, the HPE Department invites you to an essential, hands-on professional learning session designed to set you up for success.

This session is crafted to help you integrate the new standards/resources into your daily instruction. Together, we will unpack the new materials, collab with peers, and ensure a cohesive approach to student HPE literacy across the CPS.
By the end of this session, participants will explore and understand:
Scope & Sequence: Review the HPE team’s scope and sequence and complete a quick analysis of your current instructional content to ensure complete instructional coverage throughout the year.

Curriculum Maps: Align your daily lesson planning with the newly released maps that will be used as a benchmark expectations.

Preview Assessments: Get an early look at the updated formative and summative assessment tools designed to accurately measure student progress.
Please bring any current planning materials that you use to implement your current program.

Learn the basics of Freckle and navigate the Freckle platform as a student and a teacher.

Learning Hub Class: 143428