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CPS Skyline Professional Learning, SY25
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 for each Skyline Essentials badge completed. As of April 1, 2025, no compensation will be provided for completion of Skyline Essentials badges. 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, May 29
 

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 - SS K-12 FILLING
Wednesday May 29, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Note: This session addresses Social Science Grades K-7, 9 and 10. A separate Civics (Grades 8 and 11) session is available on August 16th.
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Nicole Smith-Franklin

Nicole Smith-Franklin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Eigth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
NM

Natalie Medina

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

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday May 29, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
CPS Garfield Park Office
  SS, K-12
 
Monday, June 24
 

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 - SS 6-12 LIMITED
Monday June 24, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Note: This session addresses Social Science Grades K-7, 9 and 10. A separate Civics (Grades 8 and 11) session is available on August 16th.

National Teachers’ Academy (NTA) - 55 W. Cermak Rd.By public transit: The Cermak-Chinatown Red Line stop is less than a block west of NTA.
You may use the school parking lot or street parking.
You may enter the building through the main entrance or parking lot door
Please bring a photo ID (CPS or Driver’s License)
Restrooms are located on the first floor, a nursing room is available.
Wifi username: NTAguest  password: Courage23

Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Nicole Smith-Franklin

Nicole Smith-Franklin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Eigth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
MC

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Monday June 24, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
National Teachers Academy
  SS, K-12

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 - SS K-5 LIMITED
Monday June 24, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
National Teachers’ Academy (NTA) - 55 W. Cermak Rd.By public transit: The Cermak-Chinatown Red Line stop is less than a block west of NTA.
You may use the school parking lot or street parking.
You may enter the building through the main entrance or parking lot door
Please bring a photo ID (CPS or Driver’s License)
Restrooms are located on the first floor, a nursing room is available.
Wifi username: NTAguest  password: Courage23
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Monday June 24, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
National Teachers Academy
  SS, K-5
 
Tuesday, July 30
 

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 - SS 6-10 LIMITED
Tuesday July 30, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Nicole Smith-Franklin

Nicole Smith-Franklin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Eigth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
MC

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday July 30, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Hyde Park Academy High School
  SS, K-12

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 - SS K-5 LIMITED
Tuesday July 30, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday July 30, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Hyde Park Academy High School
  SS, K-5
 
Thursday, August 1
 

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 - SS K-12 FILLING
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Note: This session addresses Social Science Grades K-7, 9 and 10. A separate Civics (Grades 8 and 11) session is available on August 16th.
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Nicole Smith-Franklin

Nicole Smith-Franklin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Eigth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
NM

Natalie Medina

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

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Thursday August 1, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Hyde Park Academy High School
  SS, K-12
 
Wednesday, August 14
 

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 - SS K-12 FILLING
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Note: This session addresses Social Science Grades K-7, 9 and 10. A separate Civics (Grades 8 and 11) session is available on August 16th.
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Nicole Smith-Franklin

Nicole Smith-Franklin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Eigth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
NM

Natalie Medina

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

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 14, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Hyde Park Academy High School
  SS, K-12
 
Friday, August 16
 

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 - SS - Civics - (grade 8 and 11 only) FILLING
Friday August 16, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
NOTE: This session is only for teachers of 8 and 11 grade Civics
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), 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
MC

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Friday August 16, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Chicago HS for Agricultural Sciences
  SS

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 - SS 6-10 LIMITED
Friday August 16, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Note: This session addresses Social Science Grades 6, 9 and 10. A separate Civics (Grades 8 and 11) session is available on August 16th.
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Nicole Smith-Franklin

Nicole Smith-Franklin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Eigth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
NM

Natalie Medina

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

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Friday August 16, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Chicago HS for Agricultural Sciences
  SS, K-12

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 - SS K-5 FILLING
Friday August 16, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Friday August 16, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Chicago HS for Agricultural Sciences
  SS, K-5
 
Tuesday, August 20
 

9:00am CDT

Skyline 101 - SS - Civics - (grade 8 and 11 only) FILLING
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), 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
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Arturo Velasquez Institute
  SS, 6-8

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 10th Grade LIMITED
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Arturo Velasquez Institute - room 1206

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 1st Grade LIMITED
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
The Skyline Social Science  team is excited to see you tomorrow at your Unit 1 Internalization Session!

As a reminder, you’ve registered for:

Session: Skyline Social Science Unit 1 Internalization
Date:Tuesday, August 20, 2024 
Time: 9 am-3 pm (with a one-hour break for lunch)
Location: CPS Network 10 -  9901 S. Western Ave 
Travel Considerations: Due to the Democratic National Convention, we know travel might be challenging in specific areas of the city, so it will be important to leave plenty of time to make it to the PL site. We know this is important learning and are grateful you’ll be allowing yourself some extra travel time on these days!

Here’s a little more on what to expect:

Before your session
To ensure we are best prepared to provide you a powerful learning experience, Google Calendar invites will be sent.  Please be sure to accept the calendar invite to confirm your attendance.  

Register for Learning Hub ahead of time using the following codes:
  • Course Code: 69766
  • Class Code: 128365

What to bring:
  • A fully charged computer (and your power cord)
  • Lunch (or plan to visit one of the neighborhood restaurants) 
  • A photo ID (CPS or Driver’s License) to show to building security

When you arrive:
  • We will begin right at 9 am. Please arrive a few minutes early to be ready to learn when your session starts.
  • Please do not park in the parking lot at 9901 S. Western. This parking lot is ONLY for the employees who work at the network offices and Vick. Please be aware if you park in this lot you will be asked to move your car. There is some non-permit parking in the neighborhoods around the building, but be mindful of signage as there are some blocks with permit parking only. Please enter through the door facing the parking lot. 
  • Room: Training Room

What you’ll be learning:
Learn the ins and outs of implementing your first Skyline unit!
Look forward to learning about topics such as key instructional practice shifts, supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners, and using assessments to backwards plan.


Unit Internalizations are highly recommended for teachers who are new to Skyline after completing Skyline 101. Teachers who were unable to attend Skyline 101 this summer should register for a Unit Internalization as the best pathway to get started with Skyline.

Waitlist reminder:
If you are no longer able to attend this session, please reschedule on Sched today to allow someone on the waitlist to attend. To unenroll, hover your cursor over your session and click “Remove from My Schedule” in the popup window. 

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at the Skyline Social Science Unit 1 Internalization!

The Social Science Team
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Network 10 Training Room

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 2nd Grade LIMITED
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
NM

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Network 10 Training Room

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 3rd Grade LIMITED
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Network 10 Training Room

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 4th Grade LIMITED
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Network 10 Training Room

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 5th Grade LIMITED
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Network 10 Training Room

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 6th Grade LIMITED
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Arturo Velasquez Institute - room 1206

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 7th Grade LIMITED
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Arturo Velasquez Institute - room 1206

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 9th Grade LIMITED
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Arturo Velasquez Institute - room 1206

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS K LIMITED
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 20, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Network 10 Training Room
 
Wednesday, August 21
 

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 10th Grade LIMITED
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Harry S Truman College - Room 186/187

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 1st Grade LIMITED
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Harry S Truman College - Room 146/147

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 2nd Grade LIMITED
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
NM

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Harry S Truman College - Room 146/147

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 3rd Grade FILLING
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Harry S Truman College - Room 146/147

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 4th Grade FILLING
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Harry S Truman College - Room 146/147

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 5th Grade FILLING
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Harry S Truman College - Room 146/147

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 6th Grade FILLING
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Harry S Truman College - Room 186/187

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 7th Grade FULL
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Harry S Truman College - Room 186/187

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS 9th Grade FULL
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Harry S Truman College - Room 186/187

9:00am CDT

Unit 1 Internalization - SS K LIMITED
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 21, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Harry S Truman College - Room 146/147
 
Friday, September 27
 

9:00am CDT

Unit 2 and 3 Internalization - SS - Civics 8 and 11 LIMITED
Friday September 27, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
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
MC

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Friday September 27, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Chicago HS for Agricultural Sciences
 
Wednesday, October 9
 

9:00am CDT

Unit 2 Internalization - SS K-5 LIMITED
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 235/237

4:00pm CDT

Virtual Sprint: HS Social Science Teachers How Essential Questions Ground Inquiry Learning LIMITED
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Nicole Smith-Franklin

Nicole Smith-Franklin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Eigth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
NM

Natalie Medina

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

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Virtual
  SS, 9-12
 
Friday, October 11
 

9:00am CDT

Unit 2 Internalization - SS K-5 LIMITED
Friday October 11, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Friday October 11, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 235/237
 
Wednesday, October 23
 

9:00am CDT

Unit 2-3 Internalization - SS 10th Grade LIMITED
Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 335/337

9:00am CDT

Unit 2-3 Internalization - SS 6th Grade LIMITED
Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 235/237

9:00am CDT

Unit 2-3 Internalization - SS 7th Grade FILLING
Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 235/237

9:00am CDT

Unit 2-3 Internalization - SS 9th Grade LIMITED
Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 235/237
 
Saturday, October 26
 

9:00am CDT

3-5 Social Science: Honest History in Grades 3-5 Social Science FILLING
Saturday October 26, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Saturday October 26, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 235/237
  SS, 3-5
 
Wednesday, October 30
 

4:00pm CDT

VIRTUAL Critical Media Analysis Sprint for MS + HS Civics Teachers FULL
Wednesday October 30, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
During this session, participants will:

    • Prepare to leverage critical media analysis strategies to engage students in inquiry-based learning using the Participate Civics curriculum

NOTE: This session is for MS and HS Civics Teachers

Please reach out to the following people if you have any questions:
Maya Chavez-Akin, HS Civics Specialist, mchavezakin@cps.edu
Nicole Smith-Franklin, MS Civics Specialist, nsmith-fran@cps.edu



Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), 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
MC

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday October 30, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Virtual
  SS
 
Thursday, November 7
 

4:30pm CST

VIRTUAL Discussing Election Outcomes with Students for 6-12 Social Science Educators FILLING
Thursday November 7, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
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
MC

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Thursday November 7, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Virtual
  SS, 6-12
 
Friday, November 8
 

9:00am CST

Unit 3 Internalization - SS K-5 FILLING
Friday November 8, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Friday November 8, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 235/237
 
Saturday, November 16
 

9:00am CST

K-2 Social Science: What is the role of questions in Inquiry? (Virtual Session) FULL
Saturday November 16, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Saturday November 16, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am CST
TBD TBD
  SS, K-2
 
Wednesday, November 20
 

4:00pm CST

Virtual Sprint: HS Social Science Teachers Evaluating Sources and Applying Disciplinary Lenses in Social Science LIMITED
Wednesday November 20, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Nicole Smith-Franklin

Nicole Smith-Franklin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Eigth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
NM

Natalie Medina

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

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday November 20, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Virtual
  SS, 9-12

4:30pm CST

K-2 Social Science: What is the role of questions in Inquiry? (Virtual Session) FULL
Wednesday November 20, 2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday November 20, 2024 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Virtual
  SS, K-2

5:00pm CST

3-5 Social Science: The Role of Essential Questions in Inquiry with Elementary Students FILLING
Wednesday November 20, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday November 20, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Virtual
  SS, 3-5
 
Monday, December 2
 

9:00am CST

Unit 4 Internalization - SS 10th Grade LIMITED
Monday December 2, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
Monday December 2, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 235/237

9:00am CST

Unit 4 Internalization - SS 6th Grade FULL
Monday December 2, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Monday December 2, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 235/237

9:00am CST

Unit 4 Internalization - SS 7th Grade FULL
Monday December 2, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Monday December 2, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 235/237

9:00am CST

Unit 4 Internalization - SS 9th Grade LIMITED
Monday December 2, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
Monday December 2, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 235/237
 
Thursday, December 5
 

9:00am CST

SS Grade 8, Unit 5 Internalization - Facing History and Ourselves - Choices in Little Rock: An Approach to Teaching the Civil Rights Movement FULL
Thursday December 5, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
In 1957, nine black teenagers faced the threats of angry mobs when they attempted to enter Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. The desegregation of Central High School ignited a crisis historian Taylor Branch describes as “the most severe test of the Constitution since the Civil War.” We will examine this key moment in U.S. history and learn new ways to engage students in the issues raised by the American civil rights movement and their implications today.

Who should take the course? Chicago Public School 8th grade social studies and humanities teachers.

Sub bucket number will be provided. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, vegetarian options will be included.
Speakers: Alayna Washington Nicole Smith-Franklin
Facing History facilitators: Sarah Shields, Sarájanée Davis PhD
Sched Cap: 65
Speakers
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
SS

Sarah Shields

Facing History and Ourselves
Thursday December 5, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Erikson Institute
 
Monday, December 9
 

9:00am CST

Unit 4 Internalization - SS K-5 LIMITED
Monday December 9, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Monday December 9, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 151/153
 
Wednesday, December 11
 

9:00am CST

SS Grade 10, Unit 5 Internalization - Facing History and Ourselves -The Reconstruction Era and the Fragility of Democracy FILLING
Wednesday December 11, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
How does society rebuild after extraordinary division and trauma, when the ideals and values of democracy are most vulnerable? The Reconstruction era, most commonly viewed as the period from 1865 to 1877, was a monumental struggle for freedom and democracy in the face of violent backlash. The study of the Reconstruction era in American history is essential to an understanding of citizenship and democracy in the United States today. You will learn to teach about the Reconstruction era using an approach that helps students connect this history to their own lives and the choices they make today. Who should take the course? Chicago Public Schools high school US History teachers, Ethnic Studies teachers, African American History, Chicago History. Sub bucket number will be provided. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, vegetarian options will be included. Speakers: Alayna Washington Steven Roseman Sched Cap: 65
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Ken Garcia-Gonzales

Program Associate, Facing History and Ourselves
Program Associate for Facing History and Ourselves, Chicago Office. Originally from Sacramento and Oakland, Califas. Former Ethnic Studies and U.S. History teacher, Education Program Manager for KQED, Dean of Students, and Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Talk to me about... Read More →
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
US

Uzma Siddiqui

Facing History and Ourselves
Wednesday December 11, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Erikson Institute

4:00pm CST

Virtual Sprint: Grades 6-8 Social Science Teachers Why drive inquiry with an essential question? FILLING
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Speakers
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
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Virtual
  SS, 6-8

5:00pm CST

3-5 Social Science: How Geographers, Historians, Civic Actors, and Economists Uncover the World: Disciplinary Lens in Elementary Social Science FULL
Wednesday December 11, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday December 11, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Virtual
  SS, 3-5
 
Saturday, December 14
 

9:00am CST

3-5 Social Science: Honest History in Grades 3-5 Social Science Part 2 FULL
Saturday December 14, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Saturday December 14, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
CPS Bridgeport Administrative Office (Room 311)
  SS, 3-5
 
Saturday, January 11
 

9:30am CST

K-2 Social Science: How do geographers, historians, civic actors, and economists uncover the world? (In-Person Option) FULL
Saturday January 11, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Saturday January 11, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am CST
West Loop Branch, Chicago Public Library
  SS, K-2
 
Wednesday, January 15
 

4:00pm CST

SS 6-8 Sprint: How does applying disciplinary lenses support student learning and understanding of content? LIMITED
Wednesday January 15, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Speakers
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
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday January 15, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Virtual
  SS, 6-8

4:30pm CST

K-2 Social Science: How do geographers, historians, civic actors, and economists uncover the world? (Virtual Option) FILLING
Wednesday January 15, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday January 15, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Virtual
  SS, K-2

5:00pm CST

3-5 Social Science: Cultivating a Complex Understanding of the World through Source Evaluation with Elementary Students (Virtual Option) FILLING
Wednesday January 15, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday January 15, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Virtual
  SS, 3-5
 
Thursday, January 23
 

4:30pm CST

SS K-12 x OSD Crossover Sprint: How can inquiry help support students with disabilities in accessing Social Science content? FULL
Thursday January 23, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
NM

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Maria Roussos

Maria Roussos

Special Education Administrator
Thursday January 23, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Virtual
  SS, K-12
 
Monday, January 27
 

9:00am CST

Unit 5 Internalization - SS K-5 LIMITED
Monday January 27, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Monday January 27, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 235/237
 
Wednesday, January 29
 

9:00am CST

Unit 5 Internalization - SS K-5 LIMITED
Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday January 29, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 235/237
 
Saturday, February 1
 

9:00am CST

K-2 Social Science: How do you read the world as a Social Scientist? (Virtual Option) FULL
Saturday February 1, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Saturday February 1, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am CST
Virtual
  SS, K-2
 
Wednesday, February 5
 

4:00pm CST

SS 6-8 Sprint: How do we analyze sources to develop claims and answer essential questions? LIMITED
Wednesday February 5, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Speakers
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
Wednesday February 5, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Virtual
  SS, 6-8

4:00pm CST

Virtual Sprint: HS Social Science Teachers Culturally Responsive Assessments & Taking Action FILLING
Wednesday February 5, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

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

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Nicole Smith-Franklin

Nicole Smith-Franklin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Eigth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fourth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
NM

Natalie Medina

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

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday February 5, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Virtual
  SS, 9-12

4:30pm CST

K-2 Social Science: How do you read the world as a Social Scientist? (Virtual Option) FULL
Wednesday February 5, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday February 5, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Virtual
  SS, K-2
 
Monday, February 10
 

9:00am CST

Unit 6 Internalization - SS 6th Grade LIMITED
Monday February 10, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Monday February 10, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 335/337

9:00am CST

Unit 6 Internalization - SS 7th Grade LIMITED
Monday February 10, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Monday February 10, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
CPS Garfield Park Office - Room 335/337
 
Tuesday, February 11
 

9:00am CST

SS Grade 9, Unit 5 Internalization -Facing History and Ourselves - Democracy at Risk: Holocaust and Human Behavior FILLING
Tuesday February 11, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
In today’s global climate, the urgency of sustaining democratic societies that are pluralistic, open, and resilient to violence is more pressing than ever. Facing History’s in-depth case study examines the fragility of democracy in Weimar Germany, the ensuing Holocaust, and the legacies of this history. Studying the Holocaust and Human Behavior case study allows students to wrestle with profound moral questions raised by this history while fostering their skills in ethical and moral reasoning, critical analysis, empathy, and civic engagement—all of which are critical habits of mind for sustaining democracy.

Who should take the course? Chicago Public Schools high school World Studies teachers.

Sub bucket number will be provided. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, vegetarian options will be included.
Speakers: Alayna Washington Michelle Paul; Sched Cap 65
Speakers
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
SS

Sarah Shields

Facing History and Ourselves
Tuesday February 11, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Erikson Institute
 
Thursday, February 13
 

4:00pm CST

SS HS Civics Unit 4 Internalization FILLING
Thursday February 13, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
MC

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Thursday February 13, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Virtual
 
Wednesday, February 19
 

4:00pm CST

SS HS Sprint: Using Supreme Court Case Studies as Supplements to Culturally Responsive Inquiry Units FILLING
Wednesday February 19, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Steven Roseman

Steven Roseman

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (10th/U.S. History), Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday February 19, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Virtual
  SS, 9-12
 
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
 
Thursday, March 6
 

9:00am CST

SS K-12 x OSD Crossover Sprint: How can inquiry help support students with disabilities in accessing Social Science content? FILLING
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Social Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 (Sixth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
NM

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Maria Roussos

Maria Roussos

Special Education Administrator
Thursday March 6, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Phoenix Military Academy - Room 131
  SS, K-12
 
Thursday, April 3
 

9:00am CDT

SS 8, 10 Unit Internalization: Reparations Won PD for 8th and 10th Grade Social Science Teachers (2 Days, 4/3 AND 4/4 Both Required) FILLING
Thursday April 3, 2025 9:00am - Friday April 4, 2025 3:00pm CDT
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 Michelle Varghese

Michelle Varghese

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (9th/World Studies), Chicago Public Schools
Thursday April 3, 2025 9:00am - Friday April 4, 2025 3:00pm CDT
José de Diego Community Academy, 1313 N Claremont Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
 
Saturday, April 5
 

9:30am CDT

K-2 Social Science: How do we transform our curiosities to learning through the Inquiry Process and take action? (In-Person Option) FILLING
Saturday April 5, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Speakers
avatar for Tamara Acoba

Tamara Acoba

Social Science Manager (K-5), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Jose Guerrero

Jose Guerrero

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Fifth Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Laurie Brooks

Laurie Brooks

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (First Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Oluwafunmilayo Ajayi

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Kinder), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Whitney Jean

Whitney Jean

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Third Grade), Chicago Public Schools
avatar for Kaitlin Wegrzyn

Kaitlin Wegrzyn

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

Natalie Medina

Social Science Specialist, Grades K-5 (Second Grade), Chicago Public Schools
Saturday April 5, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
  SS, K-2
 
Friday, April 18
 

9:00am CDT

Participate Civics x Chicago Votes: Power of Activism LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Essential Question: How can we center student voice, choice, and inquiry as we engage students in learning about the Power of Activism and prepare them to take informed action about issues that matter to them?

The morning session will focus on Unit 5: The Power of Activism from the 11th grade Participate Civics curriculum. The afternoon session will be co-facilitated with Chicago Votes and will focus on taking informed action by leveraging Chicago Votes’ legislative tracking tool as part of an inquiry-based approach to authentic civic learning.

The morning session (9:30 - 11:30) is open to high school civics teachers. The afternoon session (12:30 - 3) is open to both middle and high school civics teachers.
Speakers
avatar for Alayna Washington

Alayna Washington

6-12 Social Science Manager, Chicago Public Schools
MC

Maya Chavez-Akin

Social Science Specialist, Grades 9-12 (11th/Civics), Chicago Public Schools
Friday April 18, 2025 9:00am - 3:00pm CDT
CPS Near West Office
 


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