Our Annual Week of Tech Training
Googlepalooza is a week-long virtual training event designed for CPS educators, school-based staff, and central office employees. The event offers 50-minute sessions on a wide range of topics—from instructional technology and Google tools to SEL, Skyline, AI in education, and District tech initiatives. It’s a unique opportunity to build practical skills, discover new tools, and collaborate with peers—all with the goal of supporting student success.
Event Details
- When: Monday, August 4 to Friday, August 8, 2025
- Where: This year's event is entirely virtual
- Who: CPS educators, school-based staff and central office staff are invited to attend
- How to Register: Event registration will open on May 21, 2025 and session registration will open on Wednesday, July 23
- Questions? Email us at googlepalooza@cps.edu or check out the FAQ below
Session Registration
Session Registration is OPEN! We encourage you to secure your spot in SCHED today to ensure that you get the sessions that you want to attend.
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Keynote Speaker
Chicago's Historian, Shermann "Dilla" Thomas
Shermann "Dilla" Thomas is a Chicago historian, cultural worker, and public employee who has gained recognition as a social media influencer, particularly on TikTok, for his engaging short videos about Chicago history. A lifelong resident of Chicago's South Side, Thomas is known for his tagline, "Everything Dope About America Comes from Chicago." Thomas has been recognized with awards such as the 2022 Tourism Ambassador of the Year by Choose Chicago and the Chicago Public Library Foundation's 21st Century Award. He also co-founded the Chicago Mahogany Foundation, dedicated to preserving and sharing the city's history and culture.

Keynote Speaker
Chicago's Historian, Shermann "Dilla" Thomas
Shermann "Dilla" Thomas is a Chicago historian, cultural worker, and public employee who has gained recognition as a social media influencer, particularly on TikTok, for his engaging short videos about Chicago history. A lifelong resident of Chicago's South Side, Thomas is known for his tagline, "Everything Dope About America Comes from Chicago." Thomas has been recognized with awards such as the 2022 Tourism Ambassador of the Year by Choose Chicago and the Chicago Public Library Foundation's 21st Century Award. He also co-founded the Chicago Mahogany Foundation, dedicated to preserving and sharing the city's history and culture.
Explore, Learn and Earn at Googlepalooza
200+ Sessions
Expert Presenters
25 ISBE Credit Hours
Googlepalooza 2024, In Review
2024 Keynote Speaker: Jason Reynolds
In 2024, our keynote was a conversation with bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds. Listen to his address to his Googlepalooza address in the video above.
Session Materials & Resources
View recordings, resources and other materials shared during our 2024 Googlepalooza sessions.