A CPS mom and her son watch Chicago's annual Bud Billiken Parade.
Parents
CPS is committed to keeping families informed and engaged with their school and the district so they can effectively support their student’s education and partner with us to improve school communities for all.
Upcoming Events
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Get information about the district response to COVID-19, including the framework for learning at home this fall.
Tech Resources
Learn about getting connected to the internet, using your devices, and check eligibility for the Chicago Connected program.
Summer Meals and LunchStop Program
CPS offers free, nutritious breakfast and lunch meals for all Chicago children up to 18 years old at any school where summer programs take place.
Get Ready for Back to School
Students can log in to Naviance with their CPS email address and password. Parents can request login credentials from their school counselor and use the same link as students to access the login page.
The Aspen student information management system consolidates information from five data sources into a single system. Student and Parent Portals provide access to students’ grades, assignments, and attendance, among other new features, such as the ability to view and pay fees online.
Apply to Schools at GoCPS
GoCPS is the online platform that allows families to apply to nearly every CPS school and program using one site, one application, and one deadline.
Services and Supports
CPS partners with parents/legal guardians, families, external providers, and community organizations to remove social, emotional and physical barriers to learning and prepare students for life after high school.
Get Involved
We welcome and encourage all parents, legal guardians, and families to participate in student education and engage with school communities.
Attendance Information
Attendance matters. CPS works with parents to ensure students meet attendance expectations.
Student Protections
CPS is committed to providing a safe environment for students. Here’s how you can report concerns about sexual misconduct, harassment, and abuse.
Report to CPS
Office of Student Protections and Title IX (OSP)
773-535-4400
OSP will work with you to hear your report, investigate, and create safety measures at school. OSP can also provide guidance on reporting to the police, or getting other supports such as counseling.
Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
833-TELL-CPS (833-835-5277)
The OIG investigates sexual misconduct and harassment concerns involving staff, volunteers, and other adults you meet at school.
Receive Confidential Support
Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline
888-293-2080
The Rape Crisis Hotline provides survivors of sexual violence and their caregivers immediate support, crisis intervention and referrals for the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
Network Search
School Profile Search
Find detailed info about a school, including programs and admissions requirements, after school activities, family support services, and school performance reports.
School Locator
Find your neighborhood schools, view neighborhood attendance boundaries, and conduct proximity searches to find the CPS schools nearest you.