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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.
Thursday, February 20
 

4:00pm CST

ELA 6-12 Sprint: Approaches to Assessment with Skyline ELA - Session 2 FILLING
Thursday February 20, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

6-12 Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Danielle Williams

Danielle Williams

Literacy Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Fannetta Jones

Fannetta Jones

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 →
Thursday February 20, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Virtual
  ELA, 6-12

4:30pm CST

VIRTUAL Skyline MS Math Sprint #4 FULL
Thursday February 20, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Constantinidis

Nicole Constantinidis

Mathematics Specialist Gr. 6-8, Chicago Public Schools
I love supporting teachers, coaches, and administrators in thinking about Math -- how we create access for all learners, how we plan and engage in high quality tasks, and how we reflect to determine "just in time supports."
avatar for LaTonya Ward

LaTonya Ward

6-8 Math Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
I am excited to be a middle school math content specialist in the Department of STEM! In my 25 year career, I have served in multiple capacities, including teaching middle school math and Algebra, coaching teachers, and school administration.  I proudly advocate for students in our... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer Czarnecki

Jennifer Czarnecki

Mathematics Specialist, Gr. 6-8 (6th), Chicago Public Schools
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Nazma Sadikeen

6-12 Math Manager, Chicago Public Schools
Thursday February 20, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Virtual
  Math, 6-8

4:30pm CST

Science 6-8 Sprint: More Strategies for Discourse in MS Science LIMITED
Thursday February 20, 2025 4:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Speakers
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Andre Botello

Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Amy Brady

Amy Brady

MS Science Specialist, Chicago Public Schools-Dept of STEM
Thursday February 20, 2025 4:30pm - 7:30pm CST
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 335/337
  Sci, 6-8
 
Monday, February 24
 

9:00am CST

SS 8, 10 Unit Internalization: Reparations Won PD for 8th and 10th Grade Social Science Teachers (2 Days, 2/24 AND 2/25 Both Required) FULL
Monday February 24, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Note: This session is a two day session and attendance in both 2/24 and 2/25 required
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (10th/U.S. History), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Nicole Smith-Franklin

Nicole Smith-Franklin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Eigth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Monday February 24, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Skinner West Elementary
 
Tuesday, February 25
 

9:00am CST

K-5 Cross Content Sprint: Learning Acceleration and Skyline: Data-Driven Strategies for Equitable Access to Grade Level Curriculum LIMITED
Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am CST
This session will equip educators with data-driven strategies to accelerate student learning within the Skyline curriculum, focusing on equitable access to grade-level standards. Participants will explore how to use formative assessment data to identify and address learning gaps, prioritizing support for students furthest from opportunity.  Learn practical techniques to implement learning acceleration strategies and ensure all students can achieve academic success.
Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am CST
Virtual

1:00pm CST

K-5 Cross Content Sprint: Interdependent Tasks and Skyline: Designing for Deep Thinking LIMITED
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Join us for a K-5 Cross Content Sprint focused on designing and implementing interdependent tasks in the Skyline curriculum that maximize cognitive lift for all students. This session will explore practical strategies for adapting tasks, fostering collaboration, and ensuring equitable access to deep thinking across content areas.
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Virtual
 
Wednesday, February 26
 

4:00pm CST

ALE 3-12 Sprint: Optimizando la oralidad, sesión 1 LIMITED
Wednesday February 26, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Amy Weiss

Amy Weiss

Executive Director, EL Instructional Development, OMME, 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 Elementary Literacy and Intervention Manager and Biliteracy Lead for Chicago Public... Read More →
avatar for Alissa Machani

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 →
avatar for Rachel Dahl

Rachel Dahl

Founder, The Reading Department
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Eva Gonzalez Heredia

EL Instructional Specialist, OMME
Wednesday February 26, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Virtual
  ALE, K-2

4:00pm CST

ALE K-2 Sprint: Optimizando la oralidad, sesión 1 LIMITED
Wednesday February 26, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Amy Weiss

Amy Weiss

Executive Director, EL Instructional Development, OMME, 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 Elementary Literacy and Intervention Manager and Biliteracy Lead for Chicago Public... Read More →
avatar for Alissa Machani

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 →
avatar for Rachel Dahl

Rachel Dahl

Founder, The Reading Department
EG

Eva Gonzalez Heredia

EL Instructional Specialist, OMME
Wednesday February 26, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Virtual
  ALE, K-2

4:00pm CST

ELA 6-12 x OSD Crossover Sprint: Skyline ELA and the IEP - Session 2 of 4 FULL
Wednesday February 26, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

6-12 Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, 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 Amy Scales

Amy Scales

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday February 26, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Virtual
  ELA, 6-12

4:00pm CST

Virtual ELA: Session 5: K-5 Foundational Skills Formative Assessments FULL
Wednesday February 26, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST


Speakers
avatar for Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

6-12 Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Tanya Holliday

Tanya Holliday

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Fantasia Jackson

Fantasia Jackson

Elementary Literacy Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday February 26, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Virtual
  ELA, K-5
 
Thursday, February 27
 

4:00pm CST

Using Games with Skyline World Language (French & Spanish) FILLING
Thursday February 27, 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
Thursday February 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Virtual

4:00pm CST

ELA 6-12 Sprint: Approaches to Assessment with Skyline ELA - Session 3 FULL
Thursday February 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Priscilla Herrada

Priscilla Herrada

6-12 Literacy Manager - Dept of Literacy, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Danielle Williams

Danielle Williams

Literacy Content Specialist, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Fannetta Jones

Fannetta Jones

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 →
Thursday February 27, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Virtual
  ELA, 6-12
 


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