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Registration Support
*NEW* To increase validity of registration and attendance data, starting November 2023, all educators must be logged into registration and attendance Google surveys with their work credentials. We are no longer accepting personal emails. For support with City Schools logins, please reach out to the Information Technology Office. (Support Hotline) Phone: 443-642-3000
*NEW* When registering for sessions, please remember that you need to fill your schedule with two sessions: one for the morning and one for the afternoon. To select your SECOND SESSION, click on another link from the catalog, choose Edit Your Response, and submit again.
Q: I made a mistake when signing up for a session. Can I change my responses?
A: Yes! Locate the registration confirmation email in your inbox and click "Change my Responses".
Q: I am having trouble finding the session titles in the registration form. They do not match those in this catalog.
A: Session titles are coded to the specific disciplines. Look for these codes in the beginning of each session title.
Tech Support
Q: I cannot remember how to log into my City Schools/ Zoom account. Can I get help?
A: Please use these guidelines: How to Access a City Schools Zoom Meeting.pdf
Q: Do I need to use my City Schools’ email address to register and complete the sign-in?
A: Yes! Starting November SY23-24 all educators will be required to use their work credentials to access registration and attendance surveys. For support with City Schools logins, please reach out to the Information Technology Office. (Support Hotline) Phone: 443-642-3000.
Q: What should I do if I need help with my password and login?
A: Please call the OIT Service Support center at 443-642-3000. They can assist with password resets and troubleshooting login issues.
Q: Will I need my work laptop to attend PD?
A: Yes, your work device will allow you to connect to the network and access all the district's apps.
FAQ
Q: Can educators log into virtual PD sessions and the morning virtual opening from home?
A: No, all City Schools’ employees must engage in virtual professional learning from City Schools’ sites – either in the same building where they attend in-person sessions (Content Sites) or at their schools. Additional classrooms, cafeteria, or auditorium space will be reserved to accommodate teachers staying for virtual sessions at the content sites. If you are attending virtual sessions, you may find it helpful to bring your own headphones.
Q: Will there be parking at the content sites?
A: Since we are using school buildings as PD host sites, we know that parking may be a challenge. We ask for your patience and understanding. Please use the schools’ parking lots and nearby streets, and be sure to avoid parking in restricted spaces. Teachers attending PD at Poly/Western campus are asked to carpool.
Q: Is registration required?
A: Yes, all City Schools’ employees must register for the sessions prior to attending. Registration data allows our facilitators better prepare for the sessions, so that they can support their participants’ needs. All educators are expected to register by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 15th.
Q: Do I need to turn my camera on during virtual learning sessions?
A: Yes, starting in SY23-24, all facilitators and participants of virtual learning will be required to have their cameras on. This is a part of the virtual learning etiquette and employees’ professional responsibilities. Simply put, it is a matter of collegiality and professional respect: being engaged, present, and avoiding multitasking and distractions makes any virtual session a better use of everyone’s time! This rule does not apply to the morning virtual openings.
Q: Will lunch be provided?
A: We are unable to provide breakfast or lunch; however, we are bringing food trucks to all content sites. Educators are responsible for for their own food purchases.
Q: I am attending a “By Invitation Only” Session; it is not listed in the catalog. Do I still register for it using the general registration link?
A: Yes, please. We are ensuring that we are capturing accurate attendance records for all educators.
Q: I am a substitute teacher. Can I attend Systemic PD?
A: Yes! Please browse the offered sessions and look for “All Educators” in the Differentiation box. You are also welcome to attend sessions designated for Paraprofessionals.
General Questions
With any questions or concerns regarding Systemic Professional Development, please reach out to Dr. Katya Denisova, Director of Professional Learning, EDDenisova@bcps.k12.md.us.