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AI Insights: Conversations on AI with Educational Leaders

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Grand Hyatt - Texas Ballroom A

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Session description

Join educational leaders and AI experts in this interactive discussion inspired by the Writable Academy learning series from HMH, featuring Kecia Ray. Learn how AI can be integrated into classroom instruction, what policies are essential for success, and how schools can prepare educators and families to embrace AI-powered learning.

Outline

Introduction and Context (10 minutes)
Overview of the Writable Academy learning series from HMH and how it supports educators in integrating AI into their instructional frameworks.
Introduction to the panelists, including Dr. Kecia Ray, and other key contributors to the series.
Interview Insights: Developing AI Policy (15 minutes)
Key takeaways from interviews with educational leaders on building and implementing AI policies that align with district goals and educational standards.
Discussion of AI policy considerations, such as data privacy, equity, and ethical AI use.
Supporting Educators to Embrace AI (15 minutes)
Insights from Dr. Kecia Ray and other educators on how AI tools like Writable help increase teacher confidence and agency in the classroom.
Practical strategies for training and supporting teachers to integrate AI into their daily instruction.
Engaging Families and Communities in AI Learning (10 minutes)
Speakers will discuss strategies for engaging families and communities in understanding AI’s role in education and preparing students for the future of work at table groups with participants.
Real-world examples of successful family and community engagement programs from the Writable Academy series.
Report Out
Each table will report out on their discussion as well as save comments in a shared document to be shared on social channels as an article or blog post.

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Supporting research

Policies & Guidance: District & State Examples
Districts Joining the AI Policy Lab
Santa Ana Unified’s AI Compass
Forest Park Public Schools Board of Education Policy on AI Use
Public Policy in an AI Economy (National Bureau of Economic Research)
Interim Guidelines for Purposeful and Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Washington State Government
Learning With AI, Learning About AI (California Department of Education)
AI Policy Guidance for Schools (Policy Analysis for California Education)
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K-12 Classrooms (Oregon Department of Education)
North Carolina Generative AI Implementation Recommendations and Considerations for PK-13 Public Schools
Mississippi Senate Bill for AI Taskforce
4 Lessons From California’s Teaching with AI Guidance
NC addresses how AI can be used in schools, pushes to ‘infuse’ in all grades
UMaine faculty investigating best uses for AI in special education
How states are guiding schools to think about AI
AI in Wash. schools: Reykdal introduces statewide ‘human-centered use’
Washington schools chief encourages educators to embrace AI and use it in class
How Districts Are Navigating the Era of Artificial Intelligence

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Presenters

Bill Bass

Innovation Coordinator

Parkway School District

Dr. Kecia Ray

Education Consultant

ISTE Past President

Session specifications

Topic:

Artificial Intelligence

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

District Level Leadership, Government/Non-profit, School Level Leadership

Attendee devices:

Devices not needed

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Visionary Planner

Include a wide range of perspectives from the community to develop and sustain a vision for using technology to advance student learning and success.

Systems Designer

Protect privacy and security by ensuring that students and staff observe effective privacy and data management policies.

TLPs:

Develop Expertise

Disclosure:

The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session