CPS

Chicago Public Schools Options for Knowledge Presentation

Date:

Tue. November 15, 2011

Time: 

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Location:
6120 S. Kedzie Avenue
60629

About this event:
A representative from the Chicago Public Schools will conduct an hour long presentation to provide information on K-8 Magnet and Selective Enrollment programs in the Chicago Public Schools and to provide an overview of the application processes for these elementary programs, as well as a number of high school programs.

Support the CPS "Back to School" Supply Drive!

CPS is currently sponsoring its annual "Back to School" supply drive. Below you will find the many ways to help CPS with the annual campaign.

Kits for Kidz

Through SchooKidz Inc., a Kits for Kidz program, donors have the opportunity to purchase essential school supplies—pens, pencils, glue and folders—to benefit the district’s homeless students. Kits range from between $11-$18, and are needed for students in all grade levels. Purchase a kit today and make a difference in one student's life for an entire school year.

Uniforms and school supplies

Donations to our general supply drive will buy uniforms and school supplies for CPS students. Donate today .

Children First Fund

If you would like to make a monetary contribution to help purchase  uniforms and supplies, please send a check payable to the “Children First Fund,” CPS’ 501c3 organization .  In the memo section of the check write “Uniform and Supply Drive” and mail it with a note describing your intentions to:

Children First Fund
Uniform & Supply Drive
125 S. Clark Street, 11th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603

School supply in-kind donations

 If you have school supplies than can be easily transported, call 773-553-1545 to arrange for delivery.  See a general list of school supplies.

Contact us

Questions? Contact External Affairs and Partnerships at 773-553-1540.

Safety For All

"Safety for All: Addressing Anti-LGBTQ Bullying in Illinois Schools" Presented by: Shannon Sullivan, MPH Executive Director of Illinois Safe Schools Alliance

Learning objectives include: Education on how adolescents develop and the effect of homophobia and heterosexism on youth, education on the level of violence towards LGBTQ youth in schools and the effect on learning, and to provide tools to be used for the safety and support of LGBTQ youth and other students affected by homophobia and heterosexism.

Date:Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Time:11:30 A.M. Registration and Lunch
12pm-1pm Presentation
Location: Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
4840 N. Marine Drive
Chicago, IL 60640

To register for this event please email Michelle Redman at:
mredman@chicagolakesshorehospital.com

One CEU and Lunch will be provided at no cost to you

June 9th Parent Forum

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Chicago Public Schools

and

U.S. Department of Education

Second Annual 2011 Parent Forum:

“Empowering Parents for Students Success”

Workshop topics for parents will include:

· Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (also known as No Child Left Behind)

· Office for Civil Rights : Federal resources to protect students’ rights

· Federal Student Aid: understanding and completing the financial aid application

· Special Education: understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP)

· Preventing school violence and bullying

Thursday, June 9, 2011

The New South Shore High School

1959 East 75^th Street, Chicago, Illinois

From: 9:00 am to 2 pm

*Registration starts at 8:00 am

Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided

If you would like to attend, please contact 312-730-1700 or greatlakescommunications@ed.gov