Chicago Public Schools Parent Portal Login

Chicago, IL · Independent guide, not affiliated with this school
Account setup & password helpDistrict instructions
Links last checkedNovember 2026
Quick answerChicago Public Schools families sign in to Aspen Parent and Student Portal. Parents use the parent login and students use the student login, both linked above.

Parent login

  1. Open the official parent portalGo to cps.edu.
  2. Sign in with your parent accountUse the username and password you created for the district portal.
  3. Pick your studentIf you have more than one child in the district, switch between them from the portal menu.

Student login

Students sign in at cps.edu with their district student account. Teachers or the school front office can reset a forgotten student password.

New parent? Set up your account

You’ll need an activation code. Most districts give parents an activation key or access ID through their child’s school. Ask the school front office if you don’t have one. District instructions: account setup help.

Get help

Location Chicago, IL
District website www.cps.edu

Common problems

I never got an activation code

Only your child’s school can issue it. Ask the front office or registrar.

Grades or assignments are missing

Teachers post on their own schedule. Check again after the grading period, or ask the teacher.

I'm locked out

Use the forgot-password link on the official login page, or contact your child’s school.

The app shows a different district

In the app’s settings, search for your district by name and state, then sign in again.

CPS Parent Portal FAQ

What portal does CPS use?

Aspen Parent and Student Portal.

Is Student Portal Login run by CPS?

No. We’re an independent directory and not affiliated with Chicago Public Schools. Always sign in on the district’s official pages.

Student Portal Login is an independent directory and is not affiliated with any school or district. We never collect usernames or passwords. Always sign in on the official school website, and contact the school directly for account help.

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