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SY27 CPS Professional Learning
SY27 CPS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING REGISTRATION 

 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, August 4
 

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 for Year 1 Adopting Teachers (Math 6 - 8)
LIMITED
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This Skyline 101 session is designed for those educators who are adopting and implementing Skyline Math in grades 6 - 8.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Czarnecki

Jennifer Czarnecki

Mathematics Specialist, Gr. 6-8 (6th), Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 4, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
TBA 2651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
 
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
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
Thursday August 20, 2026 8:30am - 11:30am CDT
TBA 2651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612

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
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
Thursday August 20, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
TBA 2651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
 
Wednesday, September 9
 

9:00am CDT

ELA TE (12) Effective Instruction Cohort
LIMITED
Wednesday September 9, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Transitional English teachers will engage in data analysis, lesson deep dives, and collaborative planning practices to inform instruction, with a specific focus on process-based writing, and support use of the Skyline curriculum with integrity
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 Karen Mariscal

Karen Mariscal

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday September 9, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
TBA 2651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
 
Thursday, October 15
 

9:00am CDT

ELA TE (12) Effective Instruction Cohort
LIMITED
Thursday October 15, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Transitional English teachers will engage in data analysis, lesson deep dives, and collaborative planning practices to inform instruction, with a specific focus on process-based writing, and support use of the Skyline curriculum with integrity
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 Karen Mariscal

Karen Mariscal

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Thursday October 15, 2026 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
TBA 2651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
 
Wednesday, January 13
 

9:00am CST

ELA TE (12) Effective Instruction Cohort
LIMITED
Wednesday January 13, 2027 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Limited Capacity seats available
Transitional English teachers will engage in data analysis, lesson deep dives, and collaborative planning practices to inform instruction, with a specific focus on process-based writing, and support use of the Skyline curriculum with integrity
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 Karen Mariscal

Karen Mariscal

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday January 13, 2027 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
TBA 2651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
 
Thursday, February 18
 

9:00am CST

ELA TE (12) Effective Instruction Cohort
LIMITED
Thursday February 18, 2027 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Limited Capacity seats available
Transitional English teachers will engage in data analysis, lesson deep dives, and collaborative planning practices to inform instruction, with a specific focus on process-based writing, and support use of the Skyline curriculum with integrity
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 Karen Mariscal

Karen Mariscal

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Thursday February 18, 2027 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
TBA 2651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
 
Thursday, April 8
 

9:00am CDT

ELA TE (12) Effective Instruction Cohort
LIMITED
Thursday April 8, 2027 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Transitional English teachers will engage in data analysis, lesson deep dives, and collaborative planning practices to inform instruction, with a specific focus on process-based writing, and support use of the Skyline curriculum with integrity
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 Karen Mariscal

Karen Mariscal

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Thursday April 8, 2027 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
TBA 2651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
 

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