cpavts parent portal

What is the new parent portal for Chicago Public Schools?

Chicago Public Schools is excited to announce that starting April 22nd, 2019, Parent Portal will be replaced with a new system called Aspen. Aspen will provide the same capabilities of the old Parent Portal while adding new features including Graduation Requirements, Student Fees and a new, easy-to-use mobile interface.

What is the new Aspen Parent Portal?

The New Aspen Parent Portal Chicago Public Schools is excited to announce that starting April 22nd, 2019, Parent Portal will be replaced with a new system called Aspen. Aspen will provide the same capabilities of the old Parent Portal while adding new features including Graduation Requirements, Student Fees and a new, easy-to-use mobile interface.

Why can't I transfer my Parent Portal account to another system?

Security features, such as login credentials, prevent us from being able to transfer accounts from one system to another. I received an email to create a Parent Portal account in Aspen, are there additional resources that can help me with the setup process? Here is a short video that walks you through the setup process.

What are the system requirements for the parent portal?

The Parent Portal also supports Konqueror on the Linux platform. * Minimum Windows requirements: 486/66-MHx processor; Windows 98; 16 MB RAM; 12 MB of free hard drive space. Mac OS 9 operating system; and Internet Explorer 5.17, Firefox, or Safari; or Mac OS X operating system; and Internet Explorer 5.2 or greater, Firefox, or Safari.

The New Aspen Parent Portal

Chicago Public Schools is excited to announce that starting April 22nd, 2019, Parent Portal will be replaced with a new system called Aspen. Aspen will provide the same capabilities of the old Parent Portal while adding new features including Graduation Requirements, Student Fees and a new, easy-to-use mobile interface.

Parent Portal Minimum Computer Requirements

Windows operating system*, such as XP or Vista; and Internet Explorer versions 6 or 7 or recent releases of Firefox or Safari.

Video Resources

PLEASE NOTE: The Aspen Parent Portal account creation process has been simplified! The second email has been removed. Once you click "Create my Account," go ahead and log directly on to the Parent Portal.

Technology Resources

Starting this fall, all CVS students will have a computer assigned to them. Check out the Technology Parent Newsletter to learn about the rollout. The rollout will be Rock and Roll themed, and students will have set lists, rock tours, and a backstage pass to learn all about caring for their device and using it effectively.

Social Emotional Resources

Let’s Stay Connected is a community resource developed in conjunction with the Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families and the Chippewa Valley District Crisis Coordinating Team (DCCT). It contains helpful community resources and tips for parents and community members trying to navigate the Coronavirus epidemic.

Below are some quick links to important information

Parent Schoology Login BUS STOP INFORMATION for the 2021-2022 school year will be available on the eLink soon. Parents can refer to eLink Instructions for complete information on eLink.

Parent Guides

Curriculum information and resources for parents of elementary-aged children.