Chicago Architecture Foundation

The Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) offers an array of innovative, engaging, place-based architecture programming including field trips for K-12 students, professional development workshops, and curricular materials designed specifically with Chicago educators in mind. 

CAF’s award-winning Schoolyards to Skylines: Teaching with Chicago’s Amazing Architecture, offers 47 instructional units to help K-8 teachers use Chicago’s built environment to teach the core academic subjects and meet Illinois State learning Standards.

CPS Approved Vendor

Overview of School Programs/Services

Program
Pre-K
K
1-4
5-8
9-12
Professional Development
In-School Workshops
Field Trip Opportunities
Site Visits
In-School Performances
Company Performances
After School Activities
In-School Activities
Long Term Residencies
Short Term Residencies
Bi-Lingual Offerings
Special Education Offerings
Study Guides/Resources
Discipline Based Offerings
Arts Integration Offerings

 

Classroom Support/Curricular Alignment

Programs Connect With
Pre-K
K
1-4
5-8
9-12
Arts Education
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
State Standards