Educators of Chicago

Our union is a fellowship of educators across this city who care for students and equip them for their destinies. As we band together for the common good, we must remind ourselves constantly of the amazing things that each of our teachers, paraprofessionals and clinicians do every day in support of children and their families. Take a minute here to read about your fellow CTU members as we celebrate their extraordinary efforts on behalf of students, colleagues and community.

Union Democracy

The Chicago Teachers Union is the most democratic institution devoted to this city’s schools and those who make them work. Each month, hundreds of delegates representing every school and type of educator gather to pool our knowledge and collective will. In this section, find documents, updates and tools about our democratic processes and institutions.

We’ve Got You

If you’re new to teaching or just to CPS, the Chicago Teachers Union is here to help. Learn more about the CTU and get some survival tips to help you facilitate the education your students deserve.

Members at Charter Schools

Educators at Charter Schools became CTU members in spring of 2018. These teachers and staff are first-class members in a special division of our union—known as CTU-ACTS—with special and varied needs and rights. This section delves into the specifics.

News for Members

Events

Sep
22
Fri
Paycheck #19
Sep 22 all-day

For work performed August 27 through September 9. This will be a full paycheck for ten days of work. See our Payroll Page for the full year’s information.

Professional Development Day (Principal Directed)
Sep 22 all-day

Visit the CPS calendar page for other dates and to download a PDF calendar.

Sep
26
Tue
CTU Retiree Power Jam meeting @ CTU Center
Sep 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sep
27
Wed
House of Delegates meeting @ CTU Center
Sep 27 @ 4:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Pre-meeting Q&A session will begin at 4:15 p.m. See the Delegates page for more information about House of Delegates Meetings. If you are a delegate and did not receive the notice for this meeting, please email Norma Albor to resolve any issues related to your designation as delegate. Delegates can access packet materials in the MemberLink Portal at members.ctulocal1.org.

Oct
6
Fri
Paycheck #20
Oct 6 all-day

For work performed September 10 through September 23. This will be a full paycheck for ten days of work. See our Payroll Page for the full year’s information.

Oct
9
Mon
Indigenous Peoples Day (Paid Holiday)
Oct 9 all-day

Visit the CPS calendar page for other dates and to download a PDF calendar.

Oct
20
Fri
Last Day of First Quarter
Oct 20 all-day

Visit the CPS calendar page for other dates and to download a PDF calendar.

Paycheck #21
Oct 20 all-day

For work performed September 24 through October 7. This will be a full paycheck for ten days of work. See our Payroll Page for the full year’s information.

Oct
26
Thu
Parent-Teacher Conference Day
Oct 26 all-day

See the CPS Calendar page for more dates and information.

Oct
27
Fri
School Improvement Day (Principal Directed)
Oct 27 all-day

Visit the CPS calendar page for other dates and to download a PDF calendar.

Professional Development

Restorative. Relevant. Reflective. The Chicago Teachers Union Foundation QUEST CENTER for Professional Learning and Teacher Leadership is the premier professional development provider supporting Chicago’s public school educators through re-licensure, National Board Certification, and endorsements in which pre-service through veteran educators collaborate, network, and learn to improve their practice by addressing students’ cognitive development and social-emotional well-being through culturally responsive, trauma-sensitive learning environments.

National Board Certification

Nurturing Teacher Leadership, established in 1997, is the Chicago Teachers Union/Chicago Public Schools 2-year program of professional development and candidate support that prepares Chicago Public School teachers for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification, the highest credential a teacher can earn.

Nurturing Teacher Leadership has a success rate of more than 94%, twice the national average!

Learn more by attending our next Cohort Informational Meeting!

Join a Committee

CTU committees are a great way for any member to make a difference. Join one now!

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