Spring Toolkit 2025: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Opening session

Monday March 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am CDT

Speakers

Gretchen Rhodes

Director of School Counseling, OSCPA

Monday March 31, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am CDT

9:35am CDT

Honest Game and the College Athletic Pathway

Monday March 31, 2025 9:35am - 10:05am CDT

Honest Game: Learn about the newest updates to NCAA and how Honest Game's newest features can help your students and families get engaged with strategic course selection and post-secondary planning!

Speakers

Joyce Anderson

COO/Co-founder, Honest Game

This is a brief bio.

Monday March 31, 2025 9:35am - 10:05am CDT

GRADES 9-12

9:35am CDT

Teach Chicago Tomorrow

Monday March 31, 2025 9:35am - 10:05am CDT

This session will share information about Teach Chicago Tomorrow and how counselors can identify, inspire, and increase the # of high school seniors interested in education by being part of our social media campaign.

Speakers

Arthur Dennis

Recruitment Specialist, Talent/Teacher Pathways/Teach Chicago Tomorrow

Monday March 31, 2025 9:35am - 10:05am CDT

GRADES 9-12

9:35am CDT

Strategies for Success: Navigating the SEL Branching Minds Library

Monday March 31, 2025 9:35am - 10:05am CDT

There are a multitude of strategies and supports which can be utilized across educational environments to promote positive student behavior. The SEL Branching Minds library offers approaches which can be implemented by any educator, with detailed guidance and resources to implement evidence-based strategies. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to utilize the library of SEL Strategies to support both students and educators within their building.

Speakers

Drew Belsinger

Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist, OSEL

Monday March 31, 2025 9:35am - 10:05am CDT

GRADES K-12

10:10am CDT

3 Graphs on Middle Grades Outcomes to Drive Strategy and Advising

Monday March 31, 2025 10:10am - 10:40am CDT

The To&Through Online Tool allows elementary school practitioners to view outcomes for their students on metrics including Elementary OnTrack, high school enrollment, 9th Grade OnTrack, high school graduation, and college enrollment. The tool shows rates over time and broken down by race/ethnicity, gender, EL, and DL status. In this session, we will walk through the three key figures that ILTs and counselors in our Middle Grades Network have found the most useful. We will also provide opportunities to explore trends in your own school's data that can inform your advising and support strategies.

Speakers

UChicago To&Through Project

Monday March 31, 2025 10:10am - 10:40am CDT

GRADES 6-8

10:10am CDT

Make A Difference (Army)

Monday March 31, 2025 10:10am - 11:40am CDT

Overview of what the Army & Army Reserves can offer those who are interested

Speakers

Anthony Sanders

ARMY Recruiter, US Army

Itchel Ortiz

Army Recruiter, US Army

Sergeant First Class Ortiz is a dedicated U.S. Army recruiter with over 10 years of service. She initially joined the Army as a Culinary Arts Specialist, quickly excelling in her field and competing in prestigious American Culinary Federation (ACF) competitions. Her outstanding skills... Read More →

Monday March 31, 2025 10:10am - 11:40am CDT

GRADES 9-12

10:30am CDT

Overview of the SBIRT Model: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Students Engaging in Substance Use

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

I will be providing a brief overview of the SBIRT model. SBIRT is a comprehensive public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services for students with substance use disorders as well as students who are at risk for developing those disorders.

It consists of three major components:

Screening: Assess the student for risky substance use behaviors using a standardized screening measure- the CRAFFT screening tool.

Brief Intervention: Engage a student showing signs of risky use in a short conversation about their use, using evidence-based motivational interviewing techniques to provide feedback and enhance motivation for change.

Referral to Treatment: For those identified as possibly dependent on a substance or needing additional services, offer information on how to access treatment.

Speakers

Kourtney Olive

Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist: Substance Use Supports, The Office of Social and Emotional Learning

MPH

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

GRADES 6-12

10:30am CDT

Aspen Graduation Summary Training

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

Review the Graduation Summary that is available for all Counselors in Aspen

Speakers

Danielle Cox-Jones

Credit Recovery Program Manager, T&L - Instructional Systems & Supports

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

GRADES 9-12

10:30am CDT

Early College Access: Associate Degree Pathways

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

Join us to learn more about Early College Associate Degree Pathways as we continue to expand access to this opportunity at high schools across the city. This session will focus on pathways to achieve the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science, CCC’s most transferable degrees for graduates transitioning to a university. We will outline the district-supported vetting and onboarding process for degree pathway students. We will discuss key strategies to achieve the diploma and degree concurrently through leveraging dual credit and enrollment coursework, articulated credit for certain high school courses and qualifying AP/IB test scores.

Speakers

Melina Angeles

ECCE Program Cordinator, ECCE

I am a proud CPS alumna and second-generation CPS educator focused on access and equity. I have been working with the Early College Team for the last four years and help support our Dual Enrollment programs, which includes Jumpstart Pathways.

Joseph Halli

Manager of Early College Initiatives, ECCE

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

GRADES 9-12

10:30am CDT

Roadmap to Careers

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

The City Colleges of Chicago have made significant changes to the way that they serve students transitioning from Chicago Public Schools to their colleges. The Chicago Roadmap, an initiative designed specifically to create seamless pathways to high-demand, high-wage industries through CCC, works to ensure CCC-bound students are connected directly to the resources that facilitate progress towards their degree, credential or transfer destination.

The Chicago Roadmap encompasses several student-facing programs spanning middle-school to high school but please attend our session if you are interested in learning more about free end-of-the-year and summer transition supports for current seniors!

Speakers

Fermin Valle

Chicago Roadmap Specialist, Chicago Roadmap | ECCE

Immanuel Greene

Director, Chicago Roadmap, City Colleges of Chicago | Chicago Roadmap

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

GRADES 9-12

10:30am CDT

Depression Education Is Suicide Prevention

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

This session will explore the importance of creating an inclusive school culture while simultaneously educating students about mental health, depression, and suicide awareness. When a school values mental health as much as physical health, that school's culture can thrive. This session introduces participants to the free and flexible depression and suicide awareness programs from Erika’s Lighthouse. Learn how these Tier 1 programs for 4th -12th grades, and all additional resources, support schools in providing evidence-informed mental health education and help-seeking skills for all students. These no-cost programs raise awareness about youth depression.

Speakers

Johanna Jacobson

School Counselor, Skinner North

Depression Education is Suicide Prevention pdf

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

GRADES K-12

10:30am CDT

Relationships matter: Why the Principal and Counselor relationship is integral to building an effective school counseling program through advocacy

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

School counselors play an important role in ensuring student success through data analysis. Oftentimes, school counselors find themselves advocating for their role and justifying what are appropriate duties for school counselors. During this session, counselors will learn the benefits of a positive relationship with principals and how their relationships can contribute to the success of a school counseling program through advocacy.

Speakers

Rashad Talley

Principal, Phillips High School

I am a leader in CPS who is committed to excellence, effectiveness, and efficiency. I strive and thrive for our young people daily, and continue to engage stakeholders for what is best for students. I am a proud CPS graduate and 20+ year educator in this district. My wife is a CPS... Read More →

Mark Clayton

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

GRADES K-12

10:30am CDT

How to Create Graphs for your AMP

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

Learn the different between Mindset/Behavior vs. Outcome graphs and how to make each one! Have time in this session to work on graphs that are ready to submit for your AMP in June.

Speakers

Angela Shanahan

School Counselor, Cameron Elem.

Marisa Mathews

School Counselor, Prescott Elem.

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

GRADES PK-12

10:30am CDT

Inclusive SEL: Adapted Second Step for Low Incidence Cluster Classroom

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

Discover how to implement the Second Step Tier 1 SEL program in low incidence cluster classrooms. In this interactive session, you'll engage with a modified Second Step pacing guide, review recommended program modifications, and collaborate with peers to brainstorm strategies that ensure all students experience explicit, high-quality SEL instruction. Together, we'll focus on fostering rightful presence and creating affirming learning environments where every student can thrive. Leave with practical tools and ideas to support educators in delivering impactful and inclusive SEL instruction across all settings.

Speakers

Almog Porat

Social and Emotional Learning Instructional Specialist, OSEL

Juman Kekhia

Manager of Instructional Support, OSD

Monday March 31, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am CDT

GRADES PK-8

11:25am CDT

Alternative Program: Tassel Truancy Intervention Program

Monday March 31, 2025 11:25am - 11:55am CDT

Learn about the the Tassel Truancy Intervention Program. It is an online targeted credit obtainment/recovery program that serves chronically absent, off track seniors within 0.5-2 credits of graduating that have a unique barrier that does not allow them to attend in person instruction. These students are facing a unique barrier such as a work obligation, childcare responsibilities, or other severe disengagement that prevents them from attending school and therefore need a more direct path to graduation in order to mitigate the high probability of dropping out.

Speakers

Zakieh Mohammed

Manager, OSSE

Area of Expertise: Attendance Improvement; Truancy Prevention & Intervention

Monday March 31, 2025 11:25am - 11:55am CDT

GRADES 9-12

11:25am CDT

Chicago Services Resource Guide

Monday March 31, 2025 11:25am - 11:55am CDT

This will be a brief presentation on the launch of the Chicago Services Resource Guide, a comprehensive directory of health and social services available throughout the Chicagoland area. This resource has been curated to support school leaders, families, and students by offering easy access to services that address the diverse needs of our CPS community.

Speakers

Karina Cisneros

Mental Health Specialist, Office of Student Health and Wellness

Monday March 31, 2025 11:25am - 11:55am CDT

GRADES PK-12

11:25am CDT

School Counseling Site Supervisor Training (Invite Only)

Monday March 31, 2025 11:25am - 12:15pm CDT

Online

Part II of Site Supervision Training for Approved Site Supervisors

Speakers

Khadijah Bradford

School Counseling Specialist, OSCPA

"The question is not whether we can afford to invest in every child; it is whether we can afford not to."~Marian Wright Edelman~

Leslie Arroyo

School Counseling Specialist, OSCPA

Dr. Mark Clayton II

School Counselor, Phillips High School

Monday March 31, 2025 11:25am - 12:15pm CDT
Online

GRADES K-12

1:00pm CDT

Branching Minds Entry - One Counselors Approach

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

In this session, walk away with one counselors experience with Branching Minds and what is entered and what is not entered. Additionally, get insight into how the school counselor approaches the task to reduce overall time cost but still get maximum benefit.

Speakers

Carly Pryday

School Counselor, Burr Elementary

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

GRADES K-8

1:00pm CDT

A Road Map to Belonging: The Cross-Departmental Curriculum Alignment Tool Bridging Safety and Inclusion in Schools

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

Through the collaboration of OSP, OSEL, OSD, and OSHW comes a cohesive, digital road map outlining how schools can continue to build cultures of belonging and safety. Introducing The Curricula Alignment Bank: an informative reference guide dedicated to supporting school personnel and administrators conceptualize the parallels between a series of district curriculum programs. The unveiling of this tool highlights the synergy across the following CPS instructional materials:
- OSP's *NEW* Bystander Intervention Curriculum,
- Second Step's Digital Social-Emotional Learning Programs as endorsed by OSEL & OSD, along with the *NEW* Cluster Classroom Curriculum
- OSHW's Personal Health & Safety (PreK-5) and Sexual Health Education (6-12) Curriculum

Participants will gain:
- An understanding of how each of the featured departments work in tandem, uplifting communities of inclusion, consent, and making amends.
- Knowledge of universal curriculum themes, all which are 1) centering student well-being, 2) practicing harm prevention, and 3) uplifting each person's and school's diverse identities.
- Access to the curricula alignment Drive, lending itself to future planning and making informed decisions around materials that are readily available!

Speakers

Martha Smith

Training & Prevention Specialist, Office of Student Protections & Title IX

Training & Prevention Specialist at The Office of Student Protections & Title IX. Helping employees and students understand policies and practices around nondiscrimination and harassment to transform school cultures into spaces of belonging and harm restoration. Restorative Practices... Read More →

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT

GRADES PK-12

1:00pm CDT

High School Connection Office Hours

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Optional office hours will be available for any HSC Coordinator or School Counselor who has questions regarding High School Connection, which starts in June 2025.

Speakers

Merit Bello

School Counseling Program Coordinator, OSCPA

Gretchen Rhodes

Director of School Counseling, OSCPA

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

GRADES 6-12

1:00pm CDT

NCAA Initial Eligibility

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Understand how school counselors/college & career coaches can support their student-athletes interested in playing their sport(s) at the collegiate level. Presentation will cover the NCAA Initial Eligibility Process that includes NCAA Eligibility Center academic requirements, registration, recruiting and what roles the primary and secondary contact play in the process.

Speakers

Ivorye Long

Assistant Director of Outreach and Strategic Partnerships, NCAA

Ivorye Long is an Assistant Director of Outreach and Strategic Partnerships with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Before joining the NCAA, Ivorye was a High School Teacher for 12 years and has coached Track and Field for the past 15 years. Ivorye earned both a bachelor’s (Computer Information... Read More →

2425 Initial Eligibility HS pdf

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

GRADES 6-12

1:00pm CDT

How to increase early college opportunities and strengthen your schools postsecondary outcomes

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

This session will provide participants with information on how to build a high quality early college program that will increase your school’s CIWP outcome goals. During this session, a case study will be presented on Phillips’ Early College program and how leveraging various partners are providing high quality access to students. Participants will leave this session understanding the impact access can make on students and with guiding questions to bring back to your high schools for your planning.

Speakers

Chris Harried

School Success Manager, National Education Equity Lab

Mark Clayton II

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

GRADES 9-12

1:00pm CDT

Putting Transcripts in Check: Transcript Review tips

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

This session provides an overview type training on one of the most important tasks as a school counselor...reviewing transcripts. Reviewing transcripts is paramount in the trajectory of student success and our role is to ensure that all students are on the right path. The task is daunting but we will show you ways to make it work in which this task becomes smoother.

Speakers

Alisha Johnson

School Counselor, Al Raby HS

Andrea Allen-Moore

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

GRADES 9-12

1:00pm CDT

Re-connection/Re-Entry Supports for Disengaged & Disconnected Youth

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Student Transitions & Stabilization: Introduction of SOAR/Juvenile Justice Programs, how to access referral form, and framework of program for student supports

Speakers

Sheri Lucas

Community Partnership Coordinator- Juvenile Justice, OSSE/ Student Transitions & Stabiiization

Eboni Sloane

Kesha Wright

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

GRADES 9-12

1:00pm CDT

Guidelines for CPS regarding responding to immigration issues. Safe learning environment for all.

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

This presentation outlines the policies and best practices for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) in responding to immigration-related concerns while maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. It will cover CPS guidelines on protecting student privacy, handling inquiries from immigration authorities, and supporting immigrant and undocumented students. The session will also highlight available resources, staff responsibilities, and strategies for fostering a welcoming school community that prioritizes student well-being and equal access to education.

Speakers

Beata Arceo

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

GRADES PK-12

1:00pm CDT

Working With Community Partners

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

This session will provide counseling team members with an overview of best practices for working with community partners providing mentoring and behavioral health supports.

Speakers

Art Shanks

Manager of Behavioral Health & Mentoring Partnerships, OSEL

Ahkibah Lott

Mental Health Partnership Specialist, OSEL

Monday March 31, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

GRADES PK-12

1:55pm CDT

Hear Me Out: Exploring Social Justice Through Student Storytelling and Podcasts

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Listen, hear me out: what if we give a student a microphone and let them tell a story? This workshop invites educators to explore the powerful role podcasting can play in fostering critical conversations about social justice among students. Podcasting provides a dynamic platform for students to share personal narratives, amplify underrepresented voices, and examine the societal challenges that shape their lives.

Following a year-long program exploring civil rights through the Civil Rights Scholars Program, five scholars came together on the inaugural Civil Rights Scholars Advisory Council within the Office of Student Protections and Title IX to dive deeper into social justice through the lenses of Identity, Diversity, Justice, and Action. Using podcasting to guide their curiosity, the scholars are exploring both technology and the power of stories to educate, motivate, and mobilize others around issues important to them.

The council is ongoing this school year. They utilize SoundTrap to create their podcasts and this software will be mentioned in the presentation, but the content is not limited to only SoundTrap users. Successes, challenges, and guidance for bringing podcasting into a classroom/program will be shared.

Speakers

Ainna Flaminia

Training and Prevention Specialist, Office of Student Protections and Title IX

Ainna (pronounced like -ena in hyena) is a storyteller at heart with a penchant for health education. Teaching peer health workshops since they were 18 years old, they now work for the Office of Student Protections and Title IX as a Training and Prevention Specialist. They explore... Read More →

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

GRADES 6-12

1:55pm CDT

JROTC- Access Granted

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

The session will detail the processes for enrolling in JROTC and discuss the various postsecondary pathways through JROTC: college, career, or military.

Speakers

Dr. Tyese Sims

Executive Director, Department of JROTC

Cleris Heggs

Hiring Manager, Department of JROTC

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

GRADES 6-12

1:55pm CDT

Early College Success: Supporting Students Beyond Enrollment

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

We will review community resources designed to support success for Early College Students enrolled in dual enrollment coursework with CCC, as well as local universities. Our focus will be on next steps for students beyond enrollment to successfully overcome barriers, persist through transitional challenges to earn and stack college credit. We will also discuss supporting students to achieve an early college milestone to make progress on pathways to earn a career certificate and/or college degree.

Speakers

Melina Angeles

ECCE Program Cordinator, ECCE

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

GRADES 9-12

1:55pm CDT

Building Communities of Belonging: Bystander Intervention Curriculums

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Are you interested in building inclusive, trusting, and supportive communities with your students? Do you want practical resources to help students prevent bias-based harm? If so, this workshop is for you!

In this 50-minute session, you'll be introduced to the Office of Student Protections and Title IX’s Tier 1 Bystander Intervention Curriculum—a comprehensive program designed to foster identity-affirming learning environments where students feel confident stepping into themselves and standing up for one another. This curriculum was developed to be age-appropriate and is broken down across several grade bands. All trainings are available in both English and Spanish and include take-home extensions.

Participants will also learn about OSP’s Tier 2 Peer-to-Peer Bystander Intervention Curriculum Pilot, launching in Spring 2026. By the end of the session, attendees will understand the purpose and structure of these curriculums, their role in supporting implementation, and the available resources for staff training and family communication.

Speakers

Madeline Meyer

Bystander Intervention Program Administrator, Office of Student Protections and Title IX

My name is Madeline Meyer. I am often known as a joyful community builder and educator with expertise in Title VI and Title XI prevention programming and training development. At Chicago Public Schools you will see me broadening students understanding of civil rights and civic engagement... Read More →

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

GRADES K-12

1:55pm CDT

Utilizing DESSA and WCSD-SECA Data to Support Students Across Tiers

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

This session will explore the value of using SEL Skills data to celebrate and leverage students' strengths, and support skill development in areas of need. Participants will learn how to access and use DESSA data reports in the Branching Minds platform to identify strategies and interventions that support students' skill development, including how they might tailor their work with groups of students. Participants will also become more familiar with WCSD-SECA reports and how they can be powerful for engaging stakeholders, particularly student voice to inform decisions impacting tier 1 SEL. This session will be best-suited for counselors at schools that have administered the DESSA in previous cycles, or are planning to administer the assessment in future cycles. Exploration of the WCSD-SECA will provide an opportunity to discern collecting this data, even if their schools have not previously done so.

Speakers

Kelly Frazier-Wawire

Manager of SEL Instruction and Assessment, Office of Social Emotional Learning

Hello! I’ve been an educator for nearly 20 years (within Chicago Public Schools since 2007), first as a teacher, and then as a school administrator, social worker, and SEL Lead. I'm currently the Manager of SEL Instruction and Assessment on OSEL's Healing Centered Supports Team... Read More →

Rebecca Zisook

SEL Instructional Specialist, Office of Social Emotional Learning

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

GRADES K-12

1:55pm CDT

GoCPS Tips & Tricks

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Learn tips and tricks on how navigating the GoCPS platform and process.

Speakers

Rohini Bapu

Strategic Project Manager, OAE-GoCPS

This is a brief bio.

Zach Jesse

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

GRADES PK-12

1:55pm CDT

Positioning CCTs and BHTs for Effective Decision-Making in Schools

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Strengthen collaboration between Culture & Climate Teams (CCTs) and Behavioral Health Teams (BHTs) to ensure effective decision-making, data-driven planning, and cohesive support structures for students and staff.

Speakers

Veronica Kalokhe

Behavioral Health Team Specialist, OSEL

Veronica Kalokhe is a Behavioral Health Teaming Specialist with the Office of Social & Emotional Learning. She has a wealth of experience in fostering social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health programs within educational environments. With a focus on collaboration and professional... Read More →

Adam Mogilvesky

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

GRADES PK-12

1:55pm CDT

Restorative Justice as a Culture!

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

Restorative Justice (RJ) is a culture that prioritizes community as a basic human need. It is a culture that upholds community safety and wellness--not by rules, punishment, or exclusion--but by fostering impactful relationships that inspire an increased commitment to taking care of each other.

While RJ has often been introduced to people as simply a response to conflict or as a disciplinary tool, it is much more expansive then that.

In this session, we will explore some of the fundamental beliefs/mindsets of Restorative Justice Culture, and how these beliefs--when put into action to proactively foster strong relationships--make the genuine and sustained transformation of school communities more possible!

Speakers

Andrew Hong

Restorative Justice Specialist, Office of Social and Emotional Learning

Monday March 31, 2025 1:55pm - 2:45pm CDT

GRADES PK-12

2:00pm CDT

3 Graphs to Drive High School Strategy and Advising

Monday March 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

The To&Through Online Tool provides data on CPS students’ outcomes across several milestones, including 9th Grade OnTrack, high school graduation, and college enrollment, persistence, and completion. The tool shows rates over time and broken down by race/ethnicity, gender, EL, and DL status. In this session, we will walk through the key figures most useful for 9th grade on track teams and Post Secondary Leadership teams that can help drive strategy and planning. We will also provide opportunities to explore trends in your own school's data that can inform your advising and support strategies.

Speakers

UChicago To&Through Project

Monday March 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

GRADES 9-12

2:00pm CDT

Understanding CPS Students' Experiences from High School to Beyond

Monday March 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

While quantitative data is a vital tool to understand how students navigate educational milestones, it is only one piece of students’ experiences. It does not always recognize their mindsets, triumphs, and hopes. The To&Through Project's Student Stories elevates CPS Alumni’s voices and offers a library of in-depth accounts from high school through their postsecondary experiences. Centering student voice, we will directly engage with an Audio Student Story and reflect on the implications for our practice through a group discussion.

Speakers

Yessica Guadalupe Vargas

Engagement Analyst, The To&Through Project

Monday March 31, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

GRADES K-12