Sunday, June 29, 2008

Learning Standards

Learning Standards

Just click in the standard and the link will automatically take you there and then just cut and paste it. it's that easy!
English Language Arts
Goals & Standards
Descriptors and Assessments
Reading
Resources

Mathematics
Goals & Standards
Descriptors and Assessments
Program Information/Grants
Resources

Science
Goals & Standards
Descriptors and Assessments
Mandates
Program Information/Grants
Resources

Social ScienceGoals & Standards
Descriptors and Assessments
Mandates
Goals & Standards
Descriptors and Assessments
Resources

Fine Arts
Goals & Standards
Descriptors and Assessments
Resources
For more information feel free to visit the ISBE website.

IEP or 504 Plan Forms

IEP Templates and Forms
English Version / Spanish Version

IEP or 504 Plan Forms
1. IEP Meeting Agenda
2. Family IEP Report
3. IEP or 504 Plan
4. Eligibility Determination
5. Section 504 Evaluation Summary
6. Revisions to IEP
7. Services for Students Enrolled in Private Schools by Their Parents
8. Functional Analysis & Behavior Intervention Plan
9. Notice to Parent Regarding Behavior Intervention Procecures
10. Determination of the Need for Individualized Assistance - Worksheet A
11. Disciplinary Removal of Student from Current Setting
12. Transition Services Plan
13. Home-Based Support Services Program - Worksheet B
14. Report of Student Achievement & Effort
15. High School Report of Student Progress16. IEP Summary Sheet

Teacher Professional Resources

CPS Mail Logon
Need to log on and check your CPS email? Click on the link to check it.
You need to type username given to you by CPS and the
password is the one you made up. Changing to the new email on October 31, 2007.

First Class
https://fc.cps.edu

Use the site below to change password. Click on the orange icon to change password when the site below appears.
www.cpsmail.cps.k12.il.us


PeopleSoft

This is the HR Portal -- your one-stop center for HR news, information and resources. Click on the buttons above to access information, such as employee benefits & compensation, forms or payroll information.

https://cpsatworkprod.cps.k12.il.us/psp/cpsepprd/?cmd=login


IMPACT
IMPACT is the Chicago Public Schools Instructional Management Program and Academic Communication Tool!

http://impact.cps.k12.il.us/index.asp

ECS - Educator Certification System


ECS allows educators to create private accounts and have access to all of their TCIS data, apply for certificates and endorsements, register and renew their certificates, and apply for NCLB HOUSSE HQ status.

https://secqa1.isbe.net/ecs/

Chicago Educator Qualification System

Want to see what the city of Chicago has you certified as and whether or not you are Highly qualified? Visit the Educator Qualification System.

https://nclbeqs.cps.k12.il.us/educator_main.asp

Re-certification

Need to check your certification?
Click on the link below to find out what your certified in.

https://sec1.isbe.net/CERTS/TeacherDefault.asp

Need additional Teacher certificate information?
Try the OTIS - Online Teacher Information System.
This system is run by the State department.

https://isbes1.isbe.net/TCISCertificateInquiry/default.asp


Do you need some additional forms to fill out for your certification?

http://www.isbe.net/teachers/Documents/forms.htm

Chicago Public Schools Main page
www.cps.k12.il.us
This is the main CPS website, all teachers should check this site because it offers a variety of things from classroom news, to payroll, to student zones a definite must for all CPS employees.
Chicago Public Schools E-Bulletin
This is a site you want to visit to see what CPS human resources has available to CPS teachers.
http://cps.k12.il.us/personnel_bulletin/
ISBE Job Bank
http://www.iasaedu.org/Jobbank/view.asp

Teacher Tracker
This is a site for suburban Job Openings
https://65.42.204.20/tt/ttreg.nsf

Employee Benefits
https://www.oes.cps.k12.il.us/

Chicago Teachers Union
Want to keep up with what is happening in the Chicago teachers' Union? This site is sponsored by the Chicago Teachers Union and lets you know what the Union is up to for you.
www.ctunet.com

Chicago Teachers Training
ePD
This a great place the CPS has set aside for teachers online about online trainings, new updates on teacher trainings, golden teachers, lesson planning and so on.

Mandated Reporter Online Class Link

Mandated Reporter Class

School Based Problem Solving

http://www.officialteaching.com/sbps.html

Monday, June 23, 2008

2007 SAT 10 RESULTS

PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS WHO SCORED 45% or ABOVE

GR R M
3rd 43% 55%
4th 38% 51%
5th 31% 44%
6th 38% 53%
7th 47% 56%
8th 53% 50%

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

IMPACT ACCESS

If you have a problem signing on to IMPACT...see below...

Principals and School Staff-Please use the below links to access the IMPACT applications. Access SIM: URL=https://sim.cps.k12.il.usAccess CIM: Access SSM: https://ssm.cps.k12.il.us/Access Reports Portal: URL=https://reports.cps.k12.il.usPlease direct questions to the IMPACT Help Desk at (773) 553-3925, option 2.This is an automated message, please do not reply.Thanks!

MIDDLE SCHOOL READING TEACHERS

Reading Language Arts (RLA) Curriculum
The Office of Literacy has developed a Reading Language Arts (RLA) curriculum designed to support teachers in delivering high quality literacy instruction to the middle grades. This curriculum is designed to work within a departmentalized structure and includes a series of quarterly courses for grades 6-8. Derived from the Illinois State Standards, the Chicago Reading Framework, balanced literacy, and writer’s workshop, this curriculum is designed to motivate middle-school students and challenge them to become effective readers and writers. The courses include classroom activities, lesson pacing, authentic student work, quality book lists, grading support, and suggestions for additional reading.

Reading Language Arts (RLA) Curriculum Professional Development Workshop
The Office of Literacy is offering a professional development workshop to all middle-grades departmentalized English Language Arts teachers from C4MGP Schools. The professional development workshops will lay the foundation for implementing the RLA curriculum. Middle school teachers and Office of Literacy staff will facilitate the workshop. Each participant will receive the materials necessary for the successful implementation of the first course. Ongoing professional development will be provided through the 2008-2009 school year.

Who is required to attend?
§ 6th , 7th , and 8th Grade Departmentalized English Language Arts teachers from C4MGP Schools
§ Teachers will be paid a stipend for attending.

How do I register?


Dates
Time
Location
Register on Sporg
Register by:
6th Grade
Jun. 16 - 19
Jun. 23 - 26
1 - 4 p.m.
TBD
http://SPORG.com/registration?form_id=109924

June 13
7th Grade
Jun. 30 – Jul. 3
Jul. 7 – Jul. 10
1 - 4 p.m.
TBD
http://SPORG.com/registration?form_id=109932
June 27
8th Grade
Jul. 14- 17
Jul. 21-24
1 - 4 p.m.
TBD
http://SPORG.com/registration?form_id=109935

July 11


Where can I obtain additional information?Please contact the Office of Literacy at (773) 553-3550.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Ribbon Pinning

The ribbon pinning will be held this Friday at 1:00 p.m.

AWARDS Assembly

The awards assembly will be held this Monday, June 9, 2008.

9:30 A.M. Primary

11:30 A.M. Upper

Ms. Jenkins is coordinating this event.

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Welcome to the Jesse Sherwood BLOG!

Hello Everyone:

I created this blog so that we can communicate and post information for one another. Many times I email you or want to share something with you and I do not know if I have reached you. This blog will allow me to post items of interest to the entire Sherwood family and you can comment on them as well. Please visit frequently and share information. All items posted on this BLOG are only open to Sherwood Staff Members...no one else! Hope to see you online soon! A. Buzanis

AVID TRAINING

Good Morning Everyone:

Teachers who are in 5th-8th grade that have not received AVID training, please register for training this summer. You will get paid...Below are the details...I have also EMAILED you the information.

CPS AVID STUDENT SUCCESS PATH TRAINING
REGISTRATION FORM

Dates: Monday and Tuesday, August 18th & 19th, 2008
Times: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Byrne Elementary School
5329 S. Oak Park Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60638

OR

Dates: Thursday and Friday, August 21st & 22nd, 2008
Times: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Morrill Math & Science Specialty School
6011 S. Rockwell Street
Chicago, Illinois 60629

Ø TEACHERS WILL BE PAID A STIPEND OF 31.20 FOR 6 HOURS FOR THEIR ATTENDANCE ON BOTH DAYS AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

Training Qualifications: The scheduled AVID Student Success Path Trainings are only for teachers that meet the following requirements:
AVID Student Success Path-Upper Elementary Training: 5th – 8th grade teachers approved by the Principal to be trained to implement this Fall 2008 the AVID WICR strategies designed for upper elementary grade levels.