Skyline Professional Learning, SY24: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Skyline Professional Learning, SY24 Event Registration Page.
Please take time to familiarize yourself with Skyline Professional Learning, SY24 opportunities.
Create a Sched account using your CPS email, log in and register for the sessions you would like to attend.

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.
Please note, Payroll will not be able to process payment for teachers who are not fully contracted at the time of the professional learning (employees must be fully onboarded to be compensated for attending the professional learning).
If you registered for a session that you are no longer able to attend we ask that you withdraw from the session. Please go into your Sched schedule and uncheck the session so that we are able to capture an accurate count of attendees in preparation of our sessions. This will also open up registration for other attendees to register for sessions that may be full (sessions with CAPS).

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4:00pm CST

ELA SPRINTS: GRADES K-12TH, Supporting Newcomers in Skyline ELA Session 2 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

Tuesday December 5, 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

MATH SPRINTS: 2nd GRADE Skyline Math Professional Learning Community (PLC) VIRTUAL

2nd Grade Skyline Math Professional Learning Community (PLC)Sprint:
2nd Grade Skyline Math Professional Learning Community Sessions (PLC) will provide an opportunity for teachers to join a community of 2nd 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

Sophia Chung

Math Content Specialist • STEM Programs, Chicago Public Schools

I am excited to serve this year as a K-5 Math Content Specialist, with a focus on 2nd Grade content. I have 10 years of teaching experience: 1 year as a 6th grade math teacher, 3 years as a 3rd grade self-contained teacher, and 6 years as a 2nd grade math teacher. I have had the privilege... Read More →

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 →

Tuesday December 5, 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

MATH SPRINTS, MATH 2nd GRADE

Skyline Interim Assessments MATH SPRINTS
Content & Grade-band Math 2nd GRADE
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline Math

4:00pm CST

ELA HS 12th Transitional English: Abundant Reading: Option A, VIRTUAL

ELA HS 12th Transitional English: Abundant Reading: Option A
For Returning Teachers

Speakers

Priscilla Herrada

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

Danielle Williams

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Karen Mariscal

HS Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

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 December 5, 2023 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

ELA Transitional English HS 12th Grade, ELA HS

Skyline Interim Assessments ELA Transitional English HS 12th Grade
Content & Grade-band ELA HS
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline ELA

4:30pm CST

S.S. SPRINTS: 1st GRADE, Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence VIRTUAL

Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence VIRTUAL

Speakers

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Tuesday December 5, 2023 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

S.S. SPRINTS, S.S. K-5th

Skyline Interim Assessments S.S. Sprints
Content & Grade-band S.S. K-5th
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline S.S.

4:30pm CST

S.S. SPRINTS: 2nd GRADE, Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence VIRTUAL

Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence VIRTUAL

Speakers

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Tuesday December 5, 2023 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

S.S. SPRINTS, S.S. K-5th

Skyline Interim Assessments S.S. Sprints
Content & Grade-band S.S. K-5th
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline S.S.

4:30pm CST

S.S. SPRINTS: 3rd GRADE, Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence VIRTUAL

Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence VIRTUAL

Speakers

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Tuesday December 5, 2023 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

S.S. SPRINTS, S.S. K-5th

Skyline Interim Assessments S.S. Sprints
Content & Grade-band S.S. K-5th
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline S.S.

4:30pm CST

S.S. SPRINTS: 4th GRADE, Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence VIRTUAL

Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence VIRTUAL

Speakers

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Tuesday December 5, 2023 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

S.S. SPRINTS, S.S. K-5th

Skyline Interim Assessments S.S. Sprints
Content & Grade-band S.S. K-5th
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline S.S.

4:30pm CST

S.S. SPRINTS: 5th GRADE, Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence VIRTUAL

Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence VIRTUAL

Speakers

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Tuesday December 5, 2023 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

S.S. SPRINTS, S.S. K-5th

Skyline Interim Assessments S.S. Sprints
Content & Grade-band S.S. K-5th
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline S.S.

4:30pm CST

S.S. SPRINTS: KINDERGARTEN, Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence VIRTUAL

Dimension 3: Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence VIRTUAL

Speakers

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools

Tuesday December 5, 2023 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

S.S. SPRINTS, S.S. K-5th

Skyline Interim Assessments S.S. Sprints
Content & Grade-band S.S. K-5th
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline S.S.

4:30pm CST

S.S. SPRINTS:11th GRADE The Power of Elections: HS Participate Civics Unit 3 Workshop VIRTUAL

11th GRADE The Power of Elections: HS Participate Civics Unit 3 Workshop VIRTUAL

Speakers

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools

Maya Chavez Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools

Tuesday December 5, 2023 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

S.S. SPRINTS, S.S. HS

Skyline Interim Assessments S.S. Sprints
Content & Grade-band S.S. HS
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline S.S.

5:00pm CST

SCIENCE SPRINTS: HS Biology Unit 3 Deep Dive VIRTUAL

Biology Unit 3 Deep Dive

During this session, teachers will receive an overview of the lessons in the unit and engage in student lesson experiences. The unit topic is Disease, Homeostasis, & Communities. Biology Unit 3 includes the following concepts:

Blood Glucose Homeostasis
Insulin Resistance
Chronic Disease

Speakers

Glennie King

HS Science Specialist, Chicago Public Schools

Andre Botello

Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools

Tuesday December 5, 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm CST
VIRTUAL VIRTUAL

SCIENCE SPRINTS, SCIENCE HS

Skyline Interim Assessments SCIENCE SPRINTS
Content & Grade-band Science HS
Networks Open Enrollment
Content Area Skyline Science

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