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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T140000Z
DTEND:20260910T143000Z
SUMMARY:Opening Remarks
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back to a brand-new school year! Join fellow CTE educators at the CTU Foundation for a kickoff session to start the day. You'll hear brief remarks from CPS Deputy Armando Rodriguez and CTU's Michael Moriarty as they celebrate your essential work\, share updates on CTE priorities\, and set a positive\, collaborative tone for the school year ahead
CATEGORIES:FULL GROUP
LOCATION:Union Hall
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T153000Z
SUMMARY:AI at CPS: The Essentials for Staff
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the hype\, what does Artificial Intelligence actually mean for our staff\, students\, and schools? Hosted by the CPS AI Team\, this session cuts through the noise to build shared language and understanding around the technology that is changing the world around us. We'll discuss core definitions\, exciting and concerning use cases to pay attention to\, key impact considerations\, and ongoing CPS AI initiatives. Attendees will leave with a clear picture of approved tools and district guidance. Note: Attending this foundational session or completing the AI Foundations Badge is strongly recommended to attend future trainings on tool applications or other District AI resources.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1
LOCATION:Union Hall
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T153000Z
SUMMARY:Aspen Training & Updates
DESCRIPTION:This presentation highlights practical gradebook tips\, new 2026 features\, and AI support tools within the Chicago Public Schools Aspen Student Information System (SIS). Key takeaways include techniques for auditing extra credit and gradebook health\, using seating charts for attendance\, and syncing grades via the Google Classroom export. It also details new tools like "Save and Run" reports\, student exclusion options for differentiated instruction\, and the AI-powered SIS-Chatbot to assist teachers with step-by-step troubleshooting.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1
LOCATION:Classroom 125
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T153000Z
SUMMARY:Chicago Teachers Union: The Curriculum Workbench: Career Focused Lesson Planning
DESCRIPTION:The Curriculum Workbench professional development session introduces CTE teachers to career-aligned interdisciplinary academic lesson planning that prepare them for relevant on-the-job activities. In this session\, educators will collaborate and learn around lesson planning to create an interdisciplinary\, constructivist\, experiential-based lesson plan that engages students to further develop their technical skills through collaborative activities that reinforce the skills for academic and career success. This session is aligned to the CPS Framework for Teaching Components 1a\, 1c\, 1d\, 3c\, and 4d.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1
LOCATION:Conf 130
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T153000Z
SUMMARY:College Board: Every Pathway Has an On-Ramp: Strengthening CTE and Early College Programs with Advanced Coursework
DESCRIPTION:Many students in CTE and early college programs are ready for advanced coursework\, but they don't always raise their hands. This session offers a practical way to find them and a framework for deciding which AP courses strengthen the pathways they're already in. Participants will explore how different courses solve different program needs\, whether that's access for students new to advanced coursework\, extension of the math and science demands built into a pathway (like AP Precalculus in pre-engineering or AP Statistics in health sciences)\, or inquiry and communication skills every pathway requires (like AP Seminar). Teachers and leaders will leave with a simple crosswalk connecting their own pathway to the advanced courses that fit it\, and to the students ready for the invitation.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1
LOCATION:TBD
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T153000Z
SUMMARY:ECCE: Breaking the Mold: A Liberatory Approach to Career and Technical Education Funding
DESCRIPTION:Traditional CTE funding often feels restrictive\, but teachers can stretch classroom resources to directly serve all students. This session shows educators how to use grant money and liberatory thinking to create labs and experiences that expand the boundaries of CTE education. You'll learn practical\, compliant ways to fund student certifications\, accessible materials\, and hands-on tools. Leave with concrete strategies to maximize your classroom budget and invest directly in your students' success.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1
LOCATION:Exec Conf East
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T153000Z
SUMMARY:ECCE: Transforming CTE Curriculum into ISBE-Aligned Team-Based Challenges (TBCs)
DESCRIPTION:Join this hands-on workshop designed to help high school CTE teachers navigate the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) College and Career Pathway Endorsement (CCPE)\, with a focus on fulfilling the Team-Based Challenge (TBC) requirement. Following a quick overview of CCPE and ISBE’s official TBC criteria\, you will audit one of your existing classroom projects and rework it into a fully aligned TBC. Leave this session with a classroom-ready\, ISBE-aligned project—without adding extra hours to your prep time.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1
LOCATION:Entry Space West
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T153000Z
SUMMARY:ECCE: Work-Based Learning (WBL)
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the full potential of your CTE program by connecting daily instruction with high-impact industry experiences. This session equips you with actionable strategies\, practical tools\, and CPS frameworks to integrate work-based learning (WBL) into the upcoming school year.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1
LOCATION:Classroom 125
SEQUENCE:0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T153000Z
SUMMARY:Junior Achievement: Empower students with the skills they need to thrive in today's workforce.
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how Junior Achievement enhances CTE programs by combining career readiness\, financial literacy\, and entrepreneurship with hands-on learning experiences. See how students benefit from industry connections\, workplace skill development\, career exploration opportunities\, and team-based challenges that inspire future success.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1
LOCATION:TBD
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T143000Z
DTEND:20260910T153000Z
SUMMARY:OMME: Meaningful Access in CTE: Practical Strategies for English Learners
DESCRIPTION:How can we make rigorous CTE content accessible for English Learners without watering it down? In this session\, educators will explore how to activate and build background knowledge using targeted\, practical strategies. Participants will analyze real CTE lesson examples and walk away ready to apply these access strategies to their own upcoming lesson plans
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 1
LOCATION:Classroom 126
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T154500Z
DTEND:20260910T164500Z
SUMMARY:AI at CPS: The Essentials for Staff
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the hype\, what does Artificial Intelligence actually mean for our staff\, students\, and schools? Hosted by the CPS AI Team\, this session cuts through the noise to build shared language and understanding around the technology that is changing the world around us. We'll discuss core definitions\, exciting and concerning use cases to pay attention to\, key impact considerations\, and ongoing CPS AI initiatives. Attendees will leave with a clear picture of approved tools and district guidance. Note: Attending this foundational session or completing the AI Foundations Badge is strongly recommended to attend future trainings on tool applications or other District AI resources.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2
LOCATION:Union Hall
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cteteacherconference2026.sched.com/event/639d05c0d31b3d1886fc1b8674b6bee7
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T154500Z
DTEND:20260910T164500Z
SUMMARY:Aspen Training & Updates
DESCRIPTION:This presentation highlights practical gradebook tips\, new 2026 features\, and AI support tools within the Chicago Public Schools Aspen Student Information System (SIS). Key takeaways include techniques for auditing extra credit and gradebook health\, using seating charts for attendance\, and syncing grades via the Google Classroom export. It also details new tools like "Save and Run" reports\, student exclusion options for differentiated instruction\, and the AI-powered SIS-Chatbot to assist teachers with step-by-step troubleshooting.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2
LOCATION:Classroom 125
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cteteacherconference2026.sched.com/event/0e78de1b4f72100d0b65b1abc587b636
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T154500Z
DTEND:20260910T164500Z
SUMMARY:Chicago Teachers Union: The Curriculum Workbench: Career Focused Lesson Planning
DESCRIPTION:The Curriculum Workbench professional development session introduces CTE teachers to career-aligned interdisciplinary academic lesson planning that prepare them for relevant on-the-job activities. In this session\, educators will collaborate and learn around lesson planning to create an interdisciplinary\, constructivist\, experiential-based lesson plan that engages students to further develop their technical skills through collaborative activities that reinforce the skills for academic and career success. This session is aligned to the CPS Framework for Teaching Components 1a\, 1c\, 1d\, 3c\, and 4d.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2
LOCATION:Conf 130
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cteteacherconference2026.sched.com/event/2945c524a478a08eaeede8c210fba25b
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T154500Z
DTEND:20260910T164500Z
SUMMARY:College Board: Every Pathway Has an On-Ramp: Strengthening CTE and Early College Programs with Advanced Coursework
DESCRIPTION:Many students in CTE and early college programs are ready for advanced coursework\, but they don't always raise their hands. This session offers a practical way to find them and a framework for deciding which AP courses strengthen the pathways they're already in. Participants will explore how different courses solve different program needs\, whether that's access for students new to advanced coursework\, extension of the math and science demands built into a pathway (like AP Precalculus in pre-engineering or AP Statistics in health sciences)\, or inquiry and communication skills every pathway requires (like AP Seminar). Teachers and leaders will leave with a simple crosswalk connecting their own pathway to the advanced courses that fit it\, and to the students ready for the invitation.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2
LOCATION:TBD
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cteteacherconference2026.sched.com/event/ff4cf1f2bcceaf04e6e544e88a915463
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T154500Z
DTEND:20260910T164500Z
SUMMARY:ECCE: Breaking the Mold: A Liberatory Approach to Career and Technical Education Funding
DESCRIPTION:Traditional CTE funding often feels restrictive\, but teachers can stretch classroom resources to directly serve all students. This session shows educators how to use grant money and liberatory thinking to create labs and experiences that expand the boundaries of CTE education. You'll learn practical\, compliant ways to fund student certifications\, accessible materials\, and hands-on tools. Leave with concrete strategies to maximize your classroom budget and invest directly in your students' success.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2
LOCATION:Exec Conf East
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cteteacherconference2026.sched.com/event/6e2e46447ef64acdc9ed20a201e870f0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T154500Z
DTEND:20260910T164500Z
SUMMARY:ECCE: Transforming CTE Curriculum into ISBE-Aligned Team-Based Challenges (TBCs)
DESCRIPTION:Join this hands-on workshop designed to help high school CTE teachers navigate the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) College and Career Pathway Endorsement (CCPE)\, with a focus on fulfilling the Team-Based Challenge (TBC) requirement. Following a quick overview of CCPE and ISBE’s official TBC criteria\, you will audit one of your existing classroom projects and rework it into a fully aligned TBC. Leave this session with a classroom-ready\, ISBE-aligned project—without adding extra hours to your prep time.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2
LOCATION:Entry Space West
SEQUENCE:0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T154500Z
DTEND:20260910T164500Z
SUMMARY:ECCE: Work-Based Learning (WBL)
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the full potential of your CTE program by connecting daily instruction with high-impact industry experiences. This session equips you with actionable strategies\, practical tools\, and CPS frameworks to integrate work-based learning (WBL) into the upcoming school year.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2
LOCATION:Classroom 125
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cteteacherconference2026.sched.com/event/d900c7d59305f6531810bad4cf255735
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T154500Z
DTEND:20260910T164500Z
SUMMARY:Junior Achievement: Empower students with the skills they need to thrive in today's workforce.
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how Junior Achievement enhances CTE programs by combining career readiness\, financial literacy\, and entrepreneurship with hands-on learning experiences. See how students benefit from industry connections\, workplace skill development\, career exploration opportunities\, and team-based challenges that inspire future success.
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2
LOCATION:TBD
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cteteacherconference2026.sched.com/event/f37f7f2a380762ca4b439d66ee3df98e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T154500Z
DTEND:20260910T164500Z
SUMMARY:OMME: Meaningful Access in CTE: Practical Strategies for English Learners
DESCRIPTION:How can we make rigorous CTE content accessible for English Learners without watering it down? In this session\, educators will explore how to activate and build background knowledge using targeted\, practical strategies. Participants will analyze real CTE lesson examples and walk away ready to apply these access strategies to their own upcoming lesson plans
CATEGORIES:MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2
LOCATION:Classroom 126
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cteteacherconference2026.sched.com/event/a7129af97680c046ca5989abe4be7096
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T164500Z
DTEND:20260910T174500Z
SUMMARY:Lunch Break
DESCRIPTION:Lunch provided by CTU in Union Hall
CATEGORIES:LUNCH
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T174500Z
DTEND:20260910T183000Z
SUMMARY:SchooLinks and Certifications
DESCRIPTION:Industry certifications play a crucial role in validating student skills\, boosting resumes\, and opening doors to high-wage careers after graduation. In this practical session\, CTE educators will explore the overall value of industry credentials for students and programs\, while walking step-by-step through how to accurately track and input them in SchooLinks. You will learn the process for entering student certifications\, best practices for maintaining clean data\, and how keeping these records updated in SchooLinks ensures your students receive recognition for their achievements while highlighting your program's impact.
CATEGORIES:FULL GROUP
LOCATION:Union Hall
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T183000Z
DTEND:20260910T201500Z
SUMMARY:Arts & Communications Breakout Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Arts and Communications educators for a collaborative deep dive into program enhancement and instructional strategy. This breakout session provides dedicated space to explore emerging industry trends\, review pathway-specific resources\, and share proven instructional methods. Participants will collaborate with peers across the district and leave with a refreshed set of tools to elevate student engagement and pathway completion.
CATEGORIES:AFTERNOON PARTNER SESSIONS
LOCATION:Classroom 126
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cteteacherconference2026.sched.com/event/7254eafe734f49ec0f947a9a67651fb5
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T183000Z
DTEND:20260910T201500Z
SUMMARY:FBS | AFNR | Culinary Breakout Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Business\, Culinary\, and Agriculture educators for a collaborative deep dive into program enhancement and instructional strategy. This breakout session provides dedicated space to explore emerging industry trends\, review pathway-specific resources\, and share proven instructional methods. Participants will collaborate with peers across the district and leave with a refreshed set of tools to elevate student engagement and pathway completion.
CATEGORIES:AFTERNOON PARTNER SESSIONS
LOCATION:Conf 130 / Conf 131 / Exec Conf East
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T183000Z
DTEND:20260910T201500Z
SUMMARY:Health Sciences and Human Services Breakout Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow Health and Human Services educators for a collaborative deep dive into program enhancement and instructional strategy. This breakout session provides dedicated space to explore emerging industry trends\, review pathway-specific resources\, and share proven instructional methods. Participants will collaborate with peers across the district and leave with a refreshed set of tools to elevate student engagement and pathway completion.
CATEGORIES:AFTERNOON PARTNER SESSIONS
LOCATION:Exec Conf West
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cteteacherconference2026.sched.com/event/a7b7f279a66c8f7ef2af39f98b70f46a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T183000Z
DTEND:20260910T201500Z
SUMMARY:IT Breakout Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow IT educators for a collaborative deep dive into program enhancement and instructional strategy. This breakout session provides dedicated space to explore emerging industry trends\, review pathway-specific resources\, and share proven instructional methods. Participants will collaborate with peers across the district and leave with a refreshed set of tools to elevate student engagement and pathway completion.
CATEGORIES:AFTERNOON PARTNER SESSIONS
LOCATION:Classroom 125
SEQUENCE:0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T183000Z
DTEND:20260910T201500Z
SUMMARY:METT Breakout Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow METT educators for a collaborative deep dive into program enhancement and instructional strategy. This breakout session provides dedicated space to explore emerging industry trends\, review pathway-specific resources\, and share proven instructional methods. Participants will collaborate with peers across the district and leave with a refreshed set of tools to elevate student engagement and pathway completion.
CATEGORIES:AFTERNOON PARTNER SESSIONS
LOCATION:Union Hall
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T022002Z
DTSTART:20260910T201500Z
DTEND:20260910T203000Z
SUMMARY:Closing Remarks
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:AFTERNOON CONTENT SESSIONS
LOCATION:Union Hall
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cteteacherconference2026.sched.com/event/b3aecefd581e2ef6fbe1050cdb5bdb49
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