Laura Barr's schedule for CPS Tech Talk 2025

Welcome to Tech Talk 2025 hosted by Chicago Public Schools’ Information & Technology Services Department

The Information & Technology Services Department of Chicago Public Schools is thrilled to announce Tech Talk 2025, taking place on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025.

Tech Talk is a comprehensive, virtual professional development conference spearheaded by CPS educators, Tech Coordinators, Google experts, SOPPA-approved vendors, and CPS thought leaders. This day-long event is designed to enhance your skills and provide valuable insights into the tech tools necessary for organization and student engagement.

For inquiries, contact the Tech Talk Team at itstraining@cps.edu.

Laura Barr

Lumio/SMART Technologies

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About me

Laura is an innovative educator with 13 years of experience in classroom and leadership roles, specializing in instructional coaching, curriculum development, and professional development workshops. As a teacher leader in one of Texas's largest school districts, she collaborated with educators to implement strategies that fostered social and academic growth. Now, as a SMART Professional Development Specialist, Laura designs and facilitates training sessions on SMART and Lumio solutions, equipping teachers with the skills and knowledge to seamlessly integrate these tools into their curriculum.

My Speakers Sessions

9:00am CST

From Data to Insights: Using Lumio to Support Assessment and Student Growth Virtual for CPSMichelle Grinberg • Laura Barr

1:00pm CST

From Data to Insights: Using Lumio to Support Assessment and Student Growth Virtual for CPSMichelle Grinberg • Laura Barr