workshops

Professional Development Information


 * The Department of Libraries Librarian Professional Development Day**
 * Friday, April 1st at the Chicago History Museum.**
 * 1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614 (312) 642-4600**

Embracing the Common Core Standards - Joyce Karon Special Exhibits at the Museum - Museum educators, Heidi Moisan and Yasmin Dalal

My Chinatown - Multimedia Presentations Facing Freedom - Highlights 8 moments in history with a companion website Historical Fiction Narratives - Great Chicago Stories Receive your complimentary copy of the newly revised "Linking for Learning", the Illinois School Library Media Program Guide University Partners will be available to discuss coursework opportunities - Gail Bush, Leo Cassidy and Roxanne Foregrave "Every Student, Every Day!" Reading Initiative - Paul Whitsitt Advocacy Alert and special upcoming opportunities for librarians - Jeremy Dunn Spotlight on S.O.A.R. Integrated Library System - Christie Thomas S.O.A.R. User Group Meeting - Joe Horning

Complimentary pastries, boxed lunches and parking

Please register early through CPS University - Registration is required. Course title LIB: LIB Gen_GPK_ALL Spring PD

To enroll in a workshop

1. Go to https://cpsatworkprod.cps.k12.il.us. Log on using your CPS ID. 2. Click "CPS University" at the top right and then "CPS University" at the left. 3. Select "Search catalog" > All. Enter LIB in the search box. 4. Locate the workshop of your choice. [Note: You may have to navigate to other pages on the list to see a full range of workshops.] Select "Enroll" to the right of your desired workshop. 5. Review the workshop details and select "Enroll" to the right of the description. [Note: On some browsers, it may be necessary to scroll to the right to locate the button.] 6. Then, select "Submit enrollment" to complete the process.

CPS University
The Department of Libraries uses CPS University to manage scheduling of professional development and distribution of CPDU documentation. Directions can be found at the CPS University website. In addition, you can follow these directions to use the website. If you experience difficulties after going through these steps, please contact Cassandra Abram at cabram@cps.k12.il.us to state the nature of your problem.


 * To enroll in a workshop**
 * 1) Go to @https://cpsatworkprod.cps.k12.il.us. Log on using your CPS ID.
 * 2) Click "CPS University" at the top right and then "CPS University" at the left.
 * 3) Select "Search catalog" > All. Enter LIB in the search box.
 * 4) Locate the workshop of your choice. [Note: You may have to navigate to other pages on the list to see a full range of workshops.] Select "Enroll" to the right of your desired workshop.
 * 5) Review the workshop details and select "Enroll" to the right of the description. [Note: On some browsers, it may be necessary to scroll to the right to locate the button.] Then, select "Submit enrollment" to complete the process.


 * To compete the survey**

Several days after attending a workshop, you will receive an email advising you to complete the activity. Do the following:


 * 1) Go to https://cpsatworkprod.cps.k12.il.us. Log on using your CPS ID.
 * 2) Click "CPS University" at the top right and then "CPS University" at the left.
 * 3) Select "Current learning". Select "Launch" to be directed to a survey related to your workshop.
 * 4) Complete the survey and submit.


 * To retrieve your CPDUs**

Several hours after completing your survey, your CPDUs will be ready to retrieve. Do the following:


 * 1) Go to @https://cpsatworkprod.cps.k12.il.us. Log in using your CPS ID.
 * 2) Click "CPS University" at the top right and then "CPS University" at the left.
 * 3) Select Enterprise Learning > Learning Reports > Evidence of completion
 * 4) Click on the magnifying glass icons to select your Activity ID and Learner ID. Then, click "Generate Report".
 * 5) After several minutes, the report will generate and you can save and print your CPDUs for your records.


 * To record supplemental learning activities that are not listed in CPS University**

If you attend professional development activities that are not listed in the CPS University catalog, you can still enter them into CPS University to be included in your full list of professional development learning.


 * 1) Go to @https://cpsatworkprod.cps.k12.il.us. Log in using your CPS ID.
 * 2) Click "CPS University" at the top right and then "CPS University" at the left.
 * 3) Select "Supplemental Learning" > Type - External Learning - No Approval
 * 4) Enter the title, description, status (submit for approval), start date, end date, location, price, and the name/organization of the provider.
 * 5) Select "Save". You will see a message indicating that you have successfully saved your activity. The activity will appear in your list of "All Learning".


 * To record your CPDUs at ISBE**


 * 1) Go to the ISBE Educator's Certification System. Click "Educator Access".
 * 2) Create a new account, if needed. Log into your existing account.
 * 3) Select "Professional Development and Renewal" from the top navigation bar > "Professional Development Activity" > Enter/Review Professional Development > Enter/Review Professional Development (center section)
 * 4) Confirm your identity and complete the questionnaire related to your workshop. [Note: Librarian/media specialist is a choice on the NCLB question.]
 * 5) Review your entered professional development for accuracy. ISTE is the final approver for the CPDU request.