Please Note: All members elected, appointed, or voted in by the LSC to fill vacancies have six (6) months from the day they joined their council(s) 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.
There are nine (9) mandatory lessons that LSC members have to take. The nine mandatory lessons are:
- 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
November & December In-Person Trainings
Attend in-person training sessions for LSC members at Parent University locations and other school sites across Chicago.
November & December Virtual Trainings
Attend live virtual training sessions for LSC members.
LSC Member Self-Paced Trainings
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.
Parents and Community Members
Accessing Training
- Create an Account
- Go to the SafeSchools Non District Vendor site to register
- Click Register
- Enter the registration key. For English, use F32c2922. For Spanish, use b0520f3b.
- Username
- Use your personal email as your username. Ensure it matches the email you provided in your LSC candidate nomination packet.
- Course Selection:
- New members: Complete all nine (9) courses.
- Re-elected members: Only select courses you haven’t completed (2022-present).
Language
- You can complete training in ENGLISH or SPANISH, but not both. Once a language is chosen, all courses must be completed in that language.
Accessing CPS Custom Course Folder
- Log in to the SafeSchools site
- Click the Extra Training icon in the sidebar
- Select the Policy folder for CPS custom courses
Staff Members
Accessing Training
- Log In:
- Go to the SafeSchools portal using your CPS username and password
- Find Courses:
- Click the Extra Training icon in the sidebar
- Navigate to the Policy folder to find “LSC” courses
Course Requirements
- New Members: Complete all 9 courses
- Re-elected Members: Select only the courses you have NOT completed (2022-present)
- Any training taken before 2022 must be retaken
Note: You must complete the entire course to receive a certificate.