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SY27 CPS Professional Learning
SY27 CPS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING REGISTRATION 

FOR SESSIONS TAKING PLACE PRIOR TO JUNE 9, 2026 PLEASE ACCESS THE SY26 SCHED EVENT PAGE.  In this SY27 SCHED EVENT PAGE you will find registration for professional learning sessions offered from the CPS Office of Teaching and Learning TAKING PLACE JUNE 9, 2026 - JUNE 14, 2027.

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).




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Tuesday, June 16
 

8:00am CDT

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course
FULL
Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Gurdon S. Hubbard High School
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program, including Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim, Private Lessons, Water Safety Courses (including Safety Training for Swim Coaches*) and Water Safety Presentations. THIS IS A THREE DAY COURSE.
Speakers
N
Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Gurdon S. Hubbard High School 6200 S. Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
  Health Education and Physical Education
 
Tuesday, July 7
 

8:00am CDT

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
FULL
Tuesday July 7, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Gurdon S. Hubbard High School
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program, including Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim, Private Lessons, Water Safety Courses (including Safety Training for Swim Coaches*) and Water Safety Presentations. MUST ATTEND ALL 3 DAYS 7/7/26-7/10/26
Speakers
N
Tuesday July 7, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Gurdon S. Hubbard High School 6200 S. Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
  Health Education and Physical Education
 
Tuesday, July 21
 

8:00am CDT

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
LIMITED
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Gurdon S. Hubbard High School
Limited Capacity seats available
The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program, including Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim, Adult Swim, Private Lessons, Water Safety Courses (including Safety Training for Swim Coaches*) and Water Safety Presentations. ( MUST ATTEND ALL 3 DAYS 7/21/26-7/23/26)
Speakers
N
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Gurdon S. Hubbard High School 6200 S. Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
  Health Education and Physical Education
 
Monday, August 17
 

11:00am CDT

HPE - Pre-K-12 - Health & Physical Education 101
LIMITED
Monday August 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
virtual
Limited Capacity seats available
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.
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 →
IH
Monday August 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
virtual
  Health Education and Physical Education, Pre-K-12

1:00pm CDT

HPE - Pre-K-12 - New! HPE Curriculum Release - Materials Review
LIMITED
Monday August 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
virtual
Limited Capacity seats available
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.
Speakers
IH
Monday August 17, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
virtual
  Health Education and Physical Education, Pre-K-12
 
Tuesday, August 18
 

8:30am CDT

HPE - Pre-K-12- Part 1: Implementing the New SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards
LIMITED
Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Crane Medical Prep High School
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive workshop led by SHAPE National Trainer Kelly Zerby will leave you equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards. Designed with flexibility in mind, the workshop is structured so that the content will make complete sense even if you are only able to attend either the morning or the afternoon session.
After the workshop, participants will be able to:
Examine the shifts and changes in the revised National Physical Education Standards.
Analyze and unpack the newly introduced grade-span learning indicators, previously known as grade-level outcomes
Explain effective strategies to integrate the new progressions into teaching and learning.
Develop practical approaches to enhance curriculum development.
Speakers
KZ
Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Crane Medical Prep High School 2245 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
  Health Education and Physical Education, Pre-K-12

1:00pm CDT

HPE - Pre-K-12 - Part 2: Implementing the New SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards
LIMITED
Tuesday August 18, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Crane Medical Prep High School
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive workshop led by SHAPE National Trainer Kelly Zerby will leave you equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards. Designed with flexibility in mind, the workshop is structured so that the content will make complete sense even if you are only able to attend either the morning or the afternoon session.
After the workshop, participants will be able to:
Examine the shifts and changes in the revised National Physical Education Standards.
Analyze and unpack the newly introduced grade-span learning indicators, previously known as grade-level outcomes
Explain effective strategies to integrate the new progressions into teaching and learning.
Develop practical approaches to enhance curriculum development.
Speakers
KZ
Tuesday August 18, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Crane Medical Prep High School 2245 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
  Health Education and Physical Education, Pre-K-12
 
Wednesday, August 19
 

8:30am CDT

HPE - Pre-K-12 - Part 1: Implementing the New SHAPE America National Health Education Standards
LIMITED
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Crane Medical Prep High School
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive workshop, led by SHAPE National Trainer Allisha Blanchette will leave you equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the new SHAPE America National Health Education Standards. You’ll have an opportunity to examine the new themes in the revised standards through an exploration of the rationale, performance indicators, and other resources. We’ll identify how the revised standards can be used as a foundation for a skills-based health education curriculum and engage in teaching strategies you can use to integrate the health skills into your standards-based health education instruction.
Designed with flexibility in mind, the workshop is structured so that the content will make complete sense even if you are only able to attend either the morning or the afternoon session.
After the workshop, participants will be able to:
Identify key components and themes of the revised National Health Education Standards;
Explore how health skills and performance indicators can be used to guide curriculum and instruction; and
Outline a skills-based activity aligned with the revised National Health Education Standards.
Speakers
AB
Wednesday August 19, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
Crane Medical Prep High School 2245 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
  Health Education and Physical Education, Pre-K-12

1:00pm CDT

HPE - Pre-K-12 - Part 2: Implementing the New SHAPE America National Health Education Standards
LIMITED
Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Crane Medical Prep High School
Limited Capacity seats available
This interactive workshop, led by SHAPE National Trainer Allisha Blanchette will leave you equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the new SHAPE America National Health Education Standards. You’ll have an opportunity to examine the new themes in the revised standards through an exploration of the rationale, performance indicators, and other resources. We’ll identify how the revised standards can be used as a foundation for a skills-based health education curriculum and engage in teaching strategies you can use to integrate the health skills into your standards-based health education instruction.
Designed with flexibility in mind, the workshop is structured so that the content will make complete sense even if you are only able to attend either the morning or the afternoon session.
After the workshop, participants will be able to:
Identify key components and themes of the revised National Health Education Standards;
Explore how health skills and performance indicators can be used to guide curriculum and instruction; and
Outline a skills-based activity aligned with the revised National Health Education Standards.
Speakers
AB
Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Crane Medical Prep High School 2245 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
  Health Education and Physical Education, Pre-K-12
 
Thursday, August 20
 

8:30am CDT

HPE - Pre-K-12 - Part 1: Effective Strategies in Adapted Physical Education
LIMITED
Thursday August 20, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This engaging workshop on adapted physical education is led by Terri Laughlin and is designed to provide educators with the tools to create inclusive physical education programs for students with various abilities. Through interactive activities and practical examples, you will gain a deeper understanding of fostering a supportive and equitable learning environment with the SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards serving as the foundation. Designed with flexibility in mind, the workshop is structured so that the content will make complete sense even if you are only able to attend either the morning or the afternoon session.
This session will explore strategies for adapting standards-based activities in a physical education environment to meet individual needs, ensuring all students can participate meaningfully and safely.
Participants will learn about:
Program planning;
Various learning domain supports;
Implementation of inclusive strategies in physical education.
Speakers
TL
Thursday August 20, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
TBA 2651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
  Health Education and Physical Education, Pre-K-12

1:00pm CDT

HPE - Pre-K-12 - Part 2: Effective Strategies in Adapted Physical Education
LIMITED
Thursday August 20, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
This engaging workshop on adapted physical education is led by Terri Laughlin and is designed to provide educators with the tools to create inclusive physical education programs for students with various abilities. Through interactive activities and practical examples, you will gain a deeper understanding of fostering a supportive and equitable learning environment with the SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards serving as the foundation. Designed with flexibility in mind, the workshop is structured so that the content will make complete sense even if you are only able to attend either the morning or the afternoon session.
This session will explore strategies for adapting standards-based activities in a physical education environment to meet individual needs, ensuring all students can participate meaningfully and safely.
Participants will learn about:
Program planning;
Various learning domain supports;
Implementation of inclusive strategies in physical education.
Speakers
TL
Thursday August 20, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
TBA 2651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
  Health Education and Physical Education, Pre-K-12
 
Friday, August 21
 

8:30am CDT

HPE - Pre-K-12 - Peer Practices! Foundational BOY Practices in HPE
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
Set the stage for your most impactful school year yet. This intensive, three-hour "Teacher Leaders Lead" session is designed to equip you with high-leverage peer practices that turn the chaotic first weeks of school into a streamlined foundation for student achievement.
Through a dynamic, station-based rotation, you will collaborate with colleagues to refine the inclusivity practices in your classroom, improve your routines, and focus on setting quality learning goals for the year ahead.
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 August 21, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
TBA 2651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
  Health Education and Physical Education, Pre-K-12

1:00pm CDT

HPE - Pre-K-12 - New! HPE Assessment Release - Materials Review
LIMITED
Friday August 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA
Limited Capacity seats available
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 seamlessly integrate the new assessments and resources into your daily instruction. Together, we will unpack the new materials, collaborate with peers, and ensure a cohesive approach to student health and physical literacy across the district.
You will get an early look at the updated formative and summative assessment tools designed to accurately measure student progress.
Please bring any current assessment materials that you use to implement your current program and we will work together to continue to provide high quality, standards aligned assessments in your classroom.
Speakers
IH
Friday August 21, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
TBA 2651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
  Health Education and Physical Education, Pre-K-12
 

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