Skyline Professional Learning, SY24: Full Schedule

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Please take time to read about the sessions you are interested in attending: Skyline Professional Learning, SY24 Guide
Please note, you will need to also register in the Learning Hub to be able to apply for ISBE Credit. LH codes can be found here. LH Registration will not be used to formally register or provide meet links.
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1:00pm CST

MATH SPRINTS: GRADES K-5th NETWORK 4 ONLY Building Fluency with Math Games: Explore research-based practices using math games to support fact fluency IN-PERSON

NETWORK 4 ONLY

IN-PERSON SESSION Building Fluency with Math Games: Explore research-based practices using math games to support fact fluency

Speakers

Shanteau Allen

Mathematics Specialist Gr. K-5 (4th), Chicago Public Schools

My name is Shanteau Allen and I am a K-5 Math Specialist with the Department of STEM! After 17 years of teaching grades 1st-6th in CPS, I am now in a role to support schools, administrators, educators, and students in all things math!

Candace Davis

Math Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Alanna Mertens

K-5 Math Manager, Chicago Public Schools

I jumped into the role as K-5 Math Manager in the Department of STEM in SY23. I have been teaching math and supporting math instruction in CPS for 30+ years. I am thrilled to lead a team of dedicated educators who think deeply about ways to bring joy and deep understanding to math... Read More →

Thursday November 30, 2023 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
AVONDALE-LOGANDALE ELEMENTARY

MATH SPRINTS, Math K-5th

Skyline Interim Assessments MATH SPRINTS
Content & Grade-band Math K-5th
Networks NETWORK 4
Content Area Skyline Math

3:00pm CST

Navigating Skyline Assessments

Audience: This session is for Skyline Curriculum users (ELA,Math,Science,Social Science,World Language, Spanish Language Arts). Participants will learn how to administer the embedded classroom/unit assessments and utilize the powerful data reports to drive instructional decisions.

Overview
Attendees will receive a "101" level introduction to how they can access, administer, and analyze Skyline assessments using the Checkpoint Student Assessment System. This session provides guidance for navigating the Checkpoint Assessment platform through Safari Montage.

Speakers

Alfreida Joseph-Goins

Assessment Systems Specialist, Checkpoint, CPS

I am with the Department of Student Assessment & MTSS. One of my roles is to assist CPS educators with administering lesson and unit assessments via Safari Montage and using the Checkpoint platform.

Thursday November 30, 2023 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

Skyline Assessments, ELA/Math/Science/Social Science/World Language/Spanish Language Arts

Networks Open Enrollment

4:00pm CST

ELA SPRINTS: GRADES K-12TH, Supporting Newcomers in Skyline ELA Session 1 VIRTUAL

The Skyline ELA Supporting Newcomers Sprint series will focus on how best to support Newcomers in classrooms using Skyline ELA. These sessions will talk through what supports Skyline ELA includes and where teachers will need to add additional supports. These sessions will focus on teachers who have limited to no experience working with ELs. Others are welcome.

PARTICIPANTS SHOULD REGISTER FOR ALL 3 SESSIONS

Learning Hub Codes:

Tuesday, November 30th Course Code: 65934 Class Code: 123386
Tuesday, December 5th 4PM-5:30PM Course Code: 65934 Class Code: 123387
Wednesday, December 6th 4PM-5:30PM Course Code: 65934 Class Code: 123388

PLEASE NOTE: Enrollment for this session is only through Sched. Information will only be sent through Sched, and the number of available seats in the session is determined by enrollment in Sched.

Speakers

Amy Weiss

Manager, Literacy, Chicago Public Schools

Amy Niederberger Weiss is a passionate advocate for children's literacy and bilingual education and is always looking for new ways to engage students and bring out their creativity. She serves as the K-8 and bilingual literacy specialist for Chicago Public Schools, working daily to... Read More →

Priscilla Herrada

6-12 Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools

Tanya Holliday

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Angela Chagoya

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Alissa Machani

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Alissa Machani is a passionate literacy and bilingual education advocate. As an educator, she worked as a bilingual teacher, a dual language teacher, and an English language interventionist. She has a Master of Education in Elementary Education from DePaul University and endorsements... Read More →

Fantasia Jackson

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Thursday November 30, 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

ELA Sprints, ELA K-12

Skyline Interim Assessments ELA Sprints
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline ELA

4:00pm CST

ELA SPRINTS: K-5th GRADE Assessments in Skyline ELA Session 1: Formal & Informal Assessment VIRTUAL

Speakers

Amy Weiss

Manager, Literacy, Chicago Public Schools

Tanya Holliday

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Fantasia Jackson

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Thursday November 30, 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

ELA Sprints, ELA K-5

Skyline Interim Assessments ELA Sprints
Content & Grade-band ELA 3rd-5th, ELA K-2nd
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline ELA

4:30pm CST

MATH SPRINTS: 5th GRADE Skyline Math Professional Learning Community (PLC) VIRTUAL

5th Grade Skyline Math Professional Learning Community (PLC)Sprint:
5th Grade Skyline Math Professional Learning Community Sessions (PLC) will provide an opportunity for teachers to join a community of 5th Grade educators. During each 90 minute after school PLC session teachers will look deeply at the Skyline Math curriculum and the practice shifts required to build powerful math classrooms. They will consider current research, practice shifts and share stories of implementation.

Speakers

Colum Dillon

Math Content Specialist • STEM Programs, Chicago Public Schools

My time teaching in CPS has taught me the significance of inquiry and creative problem solving in robust STEM classrooms. I am so excited to support yours! When not reading all things nonfiction, I love to cook veg-forward meals, play video games, and tinker with my Raspberry Pi... Read More →

Alanna Mertens

K-5 Math Manager, Chicago Public Schools

Thursday November 30, 2023 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

MATH SPRINTS, MATH 5th GRADE

Skyline Interim Assessments MATH SPRINTS
Content & Grade-band Math 5th GRADE
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline Math

4:30pm CST

Science SPRINT: GRADES K-5th Supporting Student Sense Making VIRTUAL

SCIENCE SPRINTS GRADES K-5 Supporting Student Sense Making

Deepen your understanding of the NGSS by planning with the Science and Engineering Practices:Asking Questions and Defining Problems

Speakers

Niranjani Prabhakar

Science Content Specialist, STEM department, Chicago Public Schools

Sarah Millette

Science Specialist Gr. K-5, Chicago Public Schools

Allison Grandberry

K-5 Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools

I, along with a team of grade-level-specific K-5 specialists, will assist you in creating a comprehensive science program that provides equitable access to science at all grade levels. Additionally, we provide information and assist you with adopting the district's recommended curriculum... Read More →

Chantell Windham

Science Specialist Gr. K-5, Chicago Public Schools

Andy DeVivo

K-5 Science Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Carla Shortino

Science Content Specialist - 1st Grade, Chicago Public Schools

Kori Milroy

Science Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Thursday November 30, 2023 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

SCIENCE SPRINTS, SCIENCE K-5th

Skyline Interim Assessments SCIENCE SPRINTS
Content & Grade-band Science K-5th
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline Science

4:30pm CST

World Language ColLAB #4 (Collaborative Unit Planning) VIRTUAL

Speakers

Desiree Roffers

World Language Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

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, Chicago Public Schools

Amy Hammerand

World Language Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Thursday November 30, 2023 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

WL ColLAB, WL K-12th

Skyline Interim Assessments WL ColLAB
Content & Grade-band WL K-12th
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline WL Spanish & French

4:45pm CST

SCIENCE SPRINTS: GRADES 6th-8TH Formative Assessment Part 2 IN-PERSON

Formative Assessment Part 2

Participants will:

Understand the three key practices of assessment
Understand the alignment of key assessment practices and three-dimensional science assessment

Speakers

Taissa Lau

Science Specialist Gr. 8, Chicago Public Schools

Andre Botello

Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools

Thursday November 30, 2023 4:45pm - 6:45pm CST
In-person, CPS Garfield Park Office , ROOMS 151/153

SCIENCE SPRINTS, SCIENCE 6th-8th

Skyline Interim Assessments SCIENCE SPRINTS
Content & Grade-band Science 6th-8th
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline Science

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