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CPS Skyline Professional Learning, SY25
Skyline 101
If it was not possible for you to attend a Skyline 101 session this summer, Year 1 Skyline-adopting teachers should complete the Skyline Essentials Badges HERE and register for Unit Internalization sessions, where we’ll be sure that you get the support you need to get started!

Unit Internalization for Year 1 Skyline Adopters
Plan for successful implementation of the upcoming Skyline unit, including support for students with disabilities and multilingual learners, and using assessments and the Checkpoint platform effectively. Unit internalization is highly recommended for teachers and coaches new to Skyline. During these sessions you will:
  • Study the unit to deeply understand (1) the big ideas students are expected to learn, (2) the arc of learning over the unit, and (3) how students will be assessed summatively and formatively along the way
  • Tailor instruction to meet the needs of students with unfinished learning, students with disabilities, and multilingual learners
  • Internalize the instructional practice shifts embedded in the curriculum by experiencing a lesson immersion
Unit Planning for Year 2+ Skyline Adopters
Returning Skyline teachers are invited to attend 2-hour, in-person Unit Planning sessions. These sessions are designed for those with at least one year of Skyline experience in their content area. You will:
  • Engage with the Unit Internalization Protocol in a lightly-facilitated space
  • Collaborate with other district teachers and T&L content specialists
Skyline Essentials Badges
Self-paced professional learning essential for those who are implementing and/or supporting the implementation of Skyline. Courses include how to navigate Skyline, plan and teach lessons and administer assessments using the Skyline digital learning ecosystem. The Navigating, Planning, Teaching, and Assessing 1&2 badges are required for new Skyline adopting teachers. Access Skyline Essential Badges HERE!  

Payment / Credit Hours
Teachers will receive CPDUs and will be paid 1 non-instructional hour for each Skyline Essentials badge completed. Teachers will receive CPDUs for attending PL sessions. Eligibile staff will also be compensated at the non-instructional rate per hour for their attendance at Skyline PL sessions that occur outside of regularly contracted hours.  Teachers must be fully contracted and onboarded at the time of the session, attend the full duration of the session, and complete the attendance/exit slip form to receive payment and CPDUs. Please find more payment information in the Skyline Payment One-Pager.
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Wednesday, February 19
 

9:00am CST

Unit 3 Internalization - Pre-K Supplemental
Wednesday February 19, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
This session will support pre-K staff who are opting in to use this track of Skyline supplemental resources (ELA, Math, Science, and Social Science). During this session, participants will unpack a Creative Curriculum investigation from the Music Making Study and a Skyline ELA lesson to better understand how the two can be infused.

This is not a Pre-K Foundational Literacy Skills (PKFS) or Pre-K Spanish Literacy Skills (ALE) session.

OECE will provide funds for sub coverage for pre-K teachers attending district-led Skyline PL during the school day. A bucket number will be distributed at the session for teachers to share with their clerks.
Speakers
avatar for Crystal Williamson

Crystal Williamson

Professional Learning Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Crystal Williamson has been in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 30 years. She earned a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and M.Ed. in both Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction. Crystal has dedicated her career to children as a teacher, instructional coach... Read More →
avatar for Toni Galassini

Toni Galassini

Professional Learning Specialist, Office of Early Childhood Education
Toni is a Professional Learning Specialist in the Office of Early Childhood with Chicago Public Schools. She has over 30 years of experience in the classroom and at the district level. Through district-level professional learning, she develops the capacities of educators to build... Read More →
Wednesday February 19, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Colman School - CPS Administrative Office - Room 213

4:00pm CST

World Language Sprint: Strategies & Tips for Teaching Heritage Language Learners (HLLs) using Skyline World Language (French & Spanish)
Wednesday February 19, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Desiree Roffers

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 →
avatar for Janet Granados

Janet Granados

World Language Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Amy Hammerand

Amy Hammerand

World Language Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday February 19, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Virtual

4:00pm CST

ELA 6-12 x OSD Crossover Sprint: Skyline ELA and the IEP - Session 1 of 4
Wednesday February 19, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Nina Jernigan

Nina Jernigan

Special Education Administrator (SEA)-N13 Elem, OSD
In this role, I provide expertise and support for instructional quality for diverse learner education to the full instructional team, which includes DL & GenEd teachers, SECAs, RSPs, school staff, networks, and other departments and offices throughout the district.  The core function... Read More →
avatar for Amy Scales

Amy Scales

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday February 19, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Virtual
  ELA, 6-12

4:00pm CST

ELA 6-12 x OSD Crossover Sprint: Understanding Skyline ELA & the IEP - Part I
Wednesday February 19, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Amy Scales

Amy Scales

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Nina Jernigan

Nina Jernigan

Special Education Administrator (SEA)-N13 Elem, OSD
In this role, I provide expertise and support for instructional quality for diverse learner education to the full instructional team, which includes DL & GenEd teachers, SECAs, RSPs, school staff, networks, and other departments and offices throughout the district.  The core function... Read More →
avatar for Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

6-12 Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday February 19, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Virtual
  ELA, 6-12

4:30pm CST

VIRTUAL Skyline 3-5 Math PLC #4-Assessment in Skyline
Wednesday February 19, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Shanteau Allen

Shanteau Allen

Mathematics Specialist Gr. K-5 (4th), Chicago Public Schools
 After 17 years of teaching grades 1st-6th in CPS, I am excited in my role of supporting schools, administrators, educators, and students in all things math!
avatar for Candace Davis

Candace Davis

Math Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Colum Dillon

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! Before joining the K-5 math specialist team, I taught 4th and 6th grade math in CPS. I have significant experience in multilingual... Read More →
avatar for Sophia Chung

Sophia Chung

Math Content Specialist • STEM Programs, Chicago Public Schools
My passion is in inspiring Elementary Math Educators to create meaningful and engaging experiences for their students. As a former CPS Elementary Math educator of ten years, I have first hand experience of how lonely and isolating teaching can be. I quickly learned than I was not... Read More →
avatar for Alanna Mertens

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 →
avatar for Elena Arroyo

Elena Arroyo

K-5 Math Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
I am excited to join the STEM team as a K-5 math specialist, concentrating on Kindergarten. I feel passionate about math and encourage problem-solving, collaboration, and discourse for all students. I have taught in the Chicago Public Schools for 19 years. My bachelor's degree is... Read More →
avatar for Alexis Stokes

Alexis Stokes

Math Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday February 19, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Virtual
  Math, 3-5

4:30pm CST

VIRTUAL Skyline K-2 Math PLC #4-EL Supports
Wednesday February 19, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Shanteau Allen

Shanteau Allen

Mathematics Specialist Gr. K-5 (4th), Chicago Public Schools
 After 17 years of teaching grades 1st-6th in CPS, I am excited in my role of supporting schools, administrators, educators, and students in all things math!
avatar for Candace Davis

Candace Davis

Math Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Colum Dillon

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! Before joining the K-5 math specialist team, I taught 4th and 6th grade math in CPS. I have significant experience in multilingual... Read More →
avatar for Sophia Chung

Sophia Chung

Math Content Specialist • STEM Programs, Chicago Public Schools
My passion is in inspiring Elementary Math Educators to create meaningful and engaging experiences for their students. As a former CPS Elementary Math educator of ten years, I have first hand experience of how lonely and isolating teaching can be. I quickly learned than I was not... Read More →
avatar for Alanna Mertens

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 →
avatar for Elena Arroyo

Elena Arroyo

K-5 Math Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
I am excited to join the STEM team as a K-5 math specialist, concentrating on Kindergarten. I feel passionate about math and encourage problem-solving, collaboration, and discourse for all students. I have taught in the Chicago Public Schools for 19 years. My bachelor's degree is... Read More →
avatar for Alexis Stokes

Alexis Stokes

Math Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday February 19, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Virtual
  Math, K-2
 


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