Mandatory Training
There are nine mandatory trainings that LSC members are required to complete:
- Roles and Responsibilities of LSCs
- Meetings
- Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP)
- Budget
- Principal Evaluation and Retention
- Principal Selection
- Internal Accounts and Fundraising
- Code of Ethics
- 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.
Super Saturday Training
The Office of Local School Council Relations is hosting a full day of required trainings for newly elected and returning LSC members. You can complete up to four LSC courses at the Super Saturday training.
- When: Saturday, June 27, 2026. Check-in begins at 9:15 a.m. followed by the first training at 9:30 a.m.
- Where: Virtual
- Sign Up: Register to attend our day of training. After registering, you will automatically be sent a confirmation with a Google Meet link. Please do not share the link.
Course Offerings
- Course 1: LSC Roles and Responsibilities
- Course 2: Effective LSC Meetings
- Course 3: Principal Selection
- Course 4: Budget
- Course 5: Principal of Evaluation
- Course 6: Principal Selection
- Course 7: Internal Accounts
- Course 8: Ethics
- Course 9: Officers
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.