Illinois State Senate District 6 issued the following announcement on Sept. 2.
Dear CPS Families,
To help our students and families prepare for the first day of school on September 8, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is partnering with Google for Education to provide virtual, real-time trainings for families as they get ready for the new school year. All CPS staff and students will be using Google Education Suite this fall, and these trainings will help you support your child with online learning.
At-home learning will work best if all educators, students, and families feel confident using Google Education Suite tools. Beginning Thursday, September 3, 2020, CPS and Google Education will offer families the following trainings:
Google Basics for CPS Families: Learn about the basic Google tools your child will use to learn at home, as well as tips on how to help your child use these tools.
Google/Classroom Meet: Preview how your child will access their school work, receive direct instruction, and join their classmates for real-time virtual classes from their teachers each day.
Google on an iPad (PreK-2): Get tips on how to access the Google Education Suite through an iPad for our youngest learners, including what applications you should download to the device before the first day of school.
Google Accessibility: Explore accessibility options on Google to help your child access online learning according to their own unique learning style, needs, and ability.
We will post the session schedule on our new back-to-school website at cps.edu/reopening2020––a one-stop shop for all the information and resources you need to prepare for the first day of the 2020–21 school year. Resources available on this site include:
Additional Google Education training videos
An overview of the district’s plan for remote learning
Details on obtaining laptops, tablets, and high-speed internet service at no cost
Information on accessing your child’s CPS.edu email address, which he or she will need to begin school on the first day
Back-to-school packets for each grade level, including enrollment and health forms
While we look forward to welcoming your child back to school in person, CPS remains committed to providing our students with an engaging, high-quality experience while they are learning at home. If your child needs a device or help with accessing their CPS.edu account, please call your child’s school. If you need help obtaining internet service at home, please visit cps.edu/getconnected to check if you’re eligible for up to four years of internet service at no cost or to explore affordable internet service options.
We thank you for partnering with us in your child’s education and urge you to visit cps.edu/reopening2020 to get ready for the first day of school.
Sincerely,
Janice K. Jackson, EdD LaTanya D. McDade
Chief Executive Officer Chief Education Officer
Chicago Public Schools Chicago Public Schools
Original source can be found here.
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