Have access to a 3D printer but now sure how to use it in class? We'll go through a design thinking activity that you can implement in your own classroom and finally dust off that 3D printer.
Learn about charging carts and device charging devices that eliminate the need for AC Adapters or the need to ever wire a cart or device again. You will learn of total cost of ownership provides savings for years to come while increasing productivity and efficiency in the classroom for learning in the classroom.
Increase student motivation and participation by bringing gamification into your math instruction using Lumio and Google tools. This session explores how to transform Google Slides into interactive, game-inspired math experiences that promote problem-solving, collaboration, and friendly competition. Learn how to create self-paced challenges, team-based activities, and quick formative checks that keep students actively engaged while reinforcing key math concepts. You’ll also discover accessibility-focused features and strategies that help ensure all learners can fully participate and succeed.
Welcome your new students back to school with a fresh understanding of the digital world through this session on AI literacy for 6-8. Discover how artificial intelligence works and explore age-appropriate ways to introduce these concepts, helping young students move from passive tech users to critical thinkers. You will leave equipped with practical, ready-to-use strategies to foster safe, responsible, and creative AI exploration in your classroom from day one.
In this session, we will learn how to lead with curiosity using Britannica Education tools designed for today’s classrooms. We will explore how to teach with Britannica School, support multilingual learners with Britannica Escolar, and enhance instruction through powerful visuals in ImageQuest. We will also introduce Teach Britannica as a guide for planning and delivering engaging, inquiry-driven lessons.
Tech Coordinator target audience. Teardown of Lenovo's modular Chromebook family. Repairs are faster and easier by allowing schools to replace individual components instead of entire devices. This reduces repair costs, extends device lifespan, and returns valuable budget savings that schools can reinvest in students, teachers, and classroom technology.
The secret to great classroom management isn't discipline—it's structural design. Discover the daily math routines and structures that keep students focused, reduce behavioral hiccups, and maximize learning time.
Hi, my name is Joy Blake, an educator with technology at the forefront. I am a 6-8th grade Math Teacher at Poe Classical.the Prior to this position, I worked as the Manager of STEM Implementation and Supports for the STEM Department. a Skyline Math Curriculum Designer, an Instructional... Read More →
Google Docs is often treated like a digital worksheet, but it can do so much more. This session will show participants how to use Google Docs as an interactive planning tool, student learning space, feedback system, HyperDoc, reflection journal, and collaborative workspace.
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT Virtual for CPS
Stop fighting with your filing cabinet and start using Google instead! Is your behavior folder too full? Mine was! I could not fit one more piece of paper inside. Come to my session and learn how to: - Stop using paper and start using a simple Google Form. - Make it easy for your whole team to use. - Find your data fast in one clean, digital place.
The Applied Computer Science Team will go over our eSports afterschool programming we have available for next year. We will also cover how to start your own eSports clubs and address any concerns in an ever changing CPS landscape.
Not every parent or guardian has the same level of technical experience, and it can make conversations about AI in education even more challenging. To address this, the AI Literacy Working Group has created a series of family facing videos to help explain the role of generative AI and artificial intelligence as a whole within CPS' instructional vision. Each video ranges from 3-5 minutes in length and is intended for all levels of technical experience. Session participants will watch some of the videos created by the working group and also learn of other the strategies and materials to use when communicating with families and community members about generative AI in the district.
In this session, we will explore the integration of media arts into the general education classroom, focusing on how these tools empower students to creatively express themselves and demonstrate their knowledge. Join us to discover how these interdisciplinary approaches can support deeper student learning and effective self-expression in any classroom environment.
How would like to have no teacher down time because the technology is old? How would you like to cut your install fees in half because you don't have to replace your entire panel. Clear Touch is able to stretch your technology budget with the industries first upgradeable hardware interactive flat panel. This panel has a lot of teacher eccentric tools to take the curriculum to the next level.
Whether in the classroom, the library, or at home, support the development of early literacy skills using TeachingBooks tools and resources. Discover collections of titles that support fluency, find resources that complement Science of Reading instruction, and utilize printables and lessons to practice skill building. Our growing early literacy toolkit has so much to explore! TeachingBooks is a comprehensive Pk-12 literacy service provided to CPS educators through CPS Libraries.
Bring reading instruction to life using Lumio and Google tools your students already know. This session focuses on practical ways to design interactive literacy lessons that encourage participation, comprehension, and meaningful discussion in a digital classroom. Discover how to turn Google Slides into collaborative reading activities, checks for understanding, and engaging tasks that students can complete independently or together. You’ll also explore accessibility-friendly features and strategies that help ensure all learners including those needing reading supports or accommodations can successfully engage with lesson content.
Discover how to harness the power of Nearpod to transform your classroom into an engaging, inclusive learning space! This session will explore creative strategies to support differentiated instruction, with a special focus on meeting the diverse needs of students with disabilities. Learn how to use Nearpod’s interactive features to personalize lessons, increase participation, and promote independence. Get ready to level up your instruction and empower every learner!
Whether your school is just rolling out PBIS or has been at it for years, the gap between a great plan and a great daily practice usually comes down to a handful of habits. We'll have current CPS educators share five things their schools do with LiveSchool to keep adults consistent, students engaged, and the system running without burning teachers out. You'll leave with concrete strategies you can put into practice on day one, no matter what tools your school uses.
I take big problems and break them down into manageable chunks while brainstorming, collaborating, and delivering solutions. My passion is enabling teachers to feel confident and supported so they can stay in the classroom and bring more continuity and dynamic teaching strategies... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT Virtual for CPS
Turn your Unit Internalization Protocol into a ready-to-teach digital activity in a single session. In this hands-on hour, you'll use Sparkl—a free, content-agnostic teaching tool—to backwards-design one formative check for a unit you choose, aligned to its end-of-unit assessment and standards. You'll build interactive items that give students instant feedback and retry-for-mastery, with embedded scaffolds for multilingual learners and students with IEPs that keep grade-level rigor. Bring a unit you're about to teach and leave with an activity you can pilot the next day.
With LG's Chrome OPS easily access your Google Docs, Sheets and more. The Chrome OPS turns the CreateBoard Core into a giant Chromebook with the ability to annotate any content that is being presented. Save your favorite websites with Chrome for quick access.
Do you want to learn about scholarship resources, tools, and events available to support CPS 6th-12th grade students? Join this presentation to learn about credible and reliable scholarship opportunities in the CPS SchooLinks platform, the OSCPA Scholarship Data Studio, and SchooLinks experience tracker. No matter what your current role in CPS is, by the end of this session, you will have access to tangible resources to inform your scholarship advising practices for college, military, vocational, and/or trade postsecondary pathways.
Using Typesy's Word Work feature, teachers will learn how they can input their own word list, gather ten usage examples of each word, and then turn those examples back around into a typing assignment. You could use a spelling list, a vocabulary list, or any list for that matter and make the typing assignments your students are doing more relevant than ever.
Typesy is the premium keyboarding program for education. Come hear from me about why as a former district-level tech director and K-8 school principal, my research led me to Typesy as the best solution out their to solve my classroom needs. Six years ago I decided to return to the... Read More →
Welcome your new students back to school with a fresh understanding of the digital world through this session on AI literacy for K-5. Discover how artificial intelligence works and explore age-appropriate ways to introduce these concepts, helping young students move from passive tech users to critical thinkers. You will leave equipped with practical, ready-to-use strategies to foster safe, responsible, and creative AI exploration in your classroom from day one.
Dedicated to empowering K-5+ learners. This session will provide a review alongside a sneak peek of new content and features recently released and/or launching soon. PebbleGo gives educators the resources to help elementary students grow their literacy skills while building essential core knowledge. Valuable information for new and current users.
Capstone Representative serving Chicago schools for over twenty years. I live in Chicago and am available to offer assistance / answer questions on PebbleGo and all things Capstone.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT Virtual for CPS
In today's mixed-ability classrooms, one-size-fits-all instruction too often leaves students either behind or unchallenged. This hands-on session explores how AI-driven tools and platforms can make differentiation more manageable and impactful by helping teachers assess individual needs, track progress, and adapt instruction at scale. Grounded in Universal Design for Learning and current edtech research, you'll leave with practical, classroom-ready strategies to ensure every student is supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed.
LeeAnn is a Professional Development Specialist at CodeHS, where she designs and delivers professional learning that helps educators confidently bring computer science into their classrooms. She presents at conferences and leads workshops across a range of CS topics, specializing... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT Virtual for CPS
Learn how district leaders across CPS are partnering with Everfi to empower teachers, address unmet student needs, and accelerate priority district initiatives — all at no cost. Learn practical ways to expand access, drive engagement, and deliver measurable impact across your schools.
Join this session to discover how transitioning from traditional Active Directory (AD) binding to Jamf Connect will modernize our macOS management, eliminate frustrating password sync issues, and simplify your daily work. We will provide information on how this update empowers your team to securely set up new Macs from anywhere, right out of the box. You will also discover how we are replacing permanent administrator access with a safer, temporary permission feature that you can easily activate using your own login whenever you need it.
This interactive presentation showcases innovative ways educators can use AI tools, Google Forms, and interactive platforms like Genially to create engaging ACT-style assessments for Social Studies and English classrooms. Designed for educators seeking practical classroom applications of AI, the session demonstrates how teachers can quickly generate standards-aligned readings, tiered questions, data-driven assessments, and student-centered learning experiences while increasing engagement and reducing preparation time. Participants will explore strategies for integrating technology into instruction to improve differentiation, formative assessment, and student achievement.
I’m a veteran educator with a passion for helping students succeed in and out of the classroom. Since 2005, I’ve taught in both Chicago and Fort Worth, specializing in World Studies and APUSH. I work closely with freshmen to build strong academic foundations. I have degrees... Read More →
So, you feel confident after 101, but you're ready to "rev up" your video skills? In this session, we're moving a lot faster! This more advanced session will take you beyond the basics, exploring syncing elements together for cool transitions, layering audio for a polished effect, and even creating templates for others to use! Put the pedal to the metal and become a video pro! 🏁🎬 This session has been updated with the newest 2026 features!
Hi there! I've taught English/ELA in CPS for 10 years! I'm a Google Certified Educator Level 1 & 2, as well as a Google Certified Trainer. I've conducted training for CPS staff, Illinois State University, WITS (Rochelle Lee Teaching Award), and teachers all across the Chicago area... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT Virtual for CPS
This virtual session introduces Chicago Public Schools educators to the basics of Sora, including core tools, navigation, and how to get started with digital reading in CPS classrooms. Participants will explore why digital reading matters, how Sora supports student engagement and accessibility, and practical strategies for using the platform to support instruction. The session also highlights Public Library Connect, showing how CPS students can seamlessly access an expanded collection of ebooks and audiobooks from their local public library—all within Sora.
Customer Success Account Manager, Sora by Overdrive
Kristen Hein is an Account Manager who helps schools maximize the impact of Sora to increase student reading and engagement. A former history teacher, mom, and avid reader, she is passionate about connecting students with books and supporting educators in building thriving reading... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT Virtual for CPS
My session will transform your elementary or middle school classroom into a thriving environment where emotional safety directly drives academic focus. This interactive session will clarify what social-emotional learning (SEL) is, shifting it from an "extra" thing to teach into a seamless, natural part of your existing daily schedule. You will master the core competencies of SEL and walk away with practical, bite-sized routines—from morning check-ins to transition resets—that boost student participation without sacrificing a single minute of instructional time.
Google Sites can do much more than hold links. In this practical session, participants will see how Google Sites can organize curriculum, support student learning, house substitute plans, share staff resources, showcase student work, and connect multiple Google Workspace tools in one clear place. Attendees will leave with a flexible site structure they can adapt for their own classroom, department, team, or office.
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT Virtual for CPS
Equity and access in Education a priority; data-driven reflection with basic human sensibility as a foundation. A big fan of Grading for Equity by Feldman!
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT Virtual for CPS
Start the school year strong without the stress! Discover actionable checklists, digital templates, and workflow strategies to organize your classroom, build student trust, and conquer "Week Zero" and beyond
Hi, my name is Joy Blake, an educator with technology at the forefront. I am a 6-8th grade Math Teacher at Poe Classical.the Prior to this position, I worked as the Manager of STEM Implementation and Supports for the STEM Department. a Skyline Math Curriculum Designer, an Instructional... Read More →
Stop drowning in heavy paper folders! Learn how to use a simple Google Form to track student behavior digitally and save desk space. This quick session will show you how to collect accurate ABC data on your phone or computer in seconds. Join us to make your behavior tracking fast, paperless, and stress-free!
Learn about charging carts and device charging devices that eliminate the need for AC Adapters or the need to ever wire a cart or device again. You will learn of total cost of ownership provides savings for years to come while increasing productivity and efficiency in the classroom for learning in the classroom.
This session will present the critical role Media and AI literacy curriculum plays in setting the stage for conversations about AI. Whether you see it as a boon or a threat, we can't make meaning of emerging tech if we don't understand the landscape. "Leading with Literacy" posits media literacy as a foundation for all work—whether pro-AI or AI-critical—and provides examples from CPS schools of how to use the media and AI literacy curriculum from our partners at Common Sense Media. During the session, participants will also get an exclusive first look at the new CPS SY27 Media and AI Literacy Implementation Guide
Roosevelt High School has partnered with LEAP Innovations as a member of their AI Pilot Network, and Modern Classroom to develop demonstration classrooms utilizing the Modern Classroom personalized learning framework for learning. We are utilizing AI tools to support teachers in creating individualized lesson content using multimedia, differentiated for multiple skill levels and in multiple languages, as is the need for highly diverse neighborhood high school.
Power up digital reading at the start of the new school year with this energizing virtual session focused on launching and implementing Sora schoolwide. Educators will explore practical strategies for promoting Sora and embedding digital reading into instruction from day one. The session also shares ideas for building a strong school community of readers, helping students and staff connect around reading and sustain engagement throughout the year.
Customer Success Account Manager, Sora by Overdrive
Kristen Hein is an Account Manager who helps schools maximize the impact of Sora to increase student reading and engagement. A former history teacher, mom, and avid reader, she is passionate about connecting students with books and supporting educators in building thriving reading... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT Virtual for CPS
In this workshop, you will have an opportunity to explore Bookshare, a FREE accessible ebook library for students with reading barriers such as dyslexia, visual impairments or physical disabilities that interfere with reading traditional print. With over one million titles in the library, these books can be read in a variety of formats such as audio, audio with highlighted text, braille and large print on the devices that students have access to at school and home.
Lara Rondberg is a Program Manager at Benetech, providing a connection between the world's largest accessible ebook library and its educator and student users. For over 10 years, Lara has worked closely both in person and virtually with target districts and educators nationwide to... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT Virtual for CPS
Interested participants will engage in an introductory format of the Computer Science Teachers Association Chicago Chapter. They will learn how CS is applicable in every subject and can be administered, without extra heavy work by all educators.
