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LSC Trainings

Instructional learning sessions provide Local School Council (LSC) members with an understanding of how LSCs operate and their role as a member.

Super Saturday Training

Join us for our next Super Saturday LSC Training on Saturday, November 14 at the Garfield Park CPS Office. The first course begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. If you are a Local School Council member who needs to complete your required LSC training, this is a great opportunity to fulfill your requirements. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all registered participants. We hope to see you there!

  • When: November 14, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m.
  • Where: CPS Garfield Park Office (2651 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612)
  • More information: View course offerings and more on the event flyer [ English | Spanish ] 

Register to Attend

Mandatory Training

There are nine mandatory trainings that LSC members are required to complete:

  1. Roles and Responsibilities of LSCs
  2. Meetings
  3. Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP)
  4. Budget
  5. Principal Evaluation and Retention
  6. Principal Selection
  7. Internal Accounts and Fundraising
  8. Code of Ethics
  9. Duties and Responsibilities of LSC Officers

Please Note: All members elected, appointed, or voted in by the LSC to fill vacancies have six months from the day they joined their council to fulfill their mandatory trainings. All LSC members must complete 9 training modules within six months of taking office. 

The Board will be in charge of this training, and if an LSC member fails to complete the program within the six month period allowed, the Board will declare his/her seat vacant following a hearing. For removed parent and community members, the LSC will then appoint a qualified person who meets the eligibility requirements to fill the unexpired term. For removed school staff members, the Board will appoint a qualified person who meets the eligibility requirements to fill the unexpired term following a non-binding staff poll.

LSC Member Live Virtual Training

View the monthly training calendar to find in-person virtual training events for LSC members.

Self-Paced Trainings for LSC Members

All LSC training courses are now offered in a self-paced format on the SafeSchools platform. CPS staff members, parents, parents, and community members can find instructions for accessing training opportunities below. LSC student representatives can complete the required training via Google Classroom.

If you have questions or issues accessing a course, please contact your assigned school LSC Specialist or reach out to Talent Training at TalentTraining@cps.edu.

Office of Local School Council Relations

773-553-1400

773-553-1402 (Fax)

Garfield Park Office
2651 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60612