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Empowering Special Educators with AI for Time Efficiency

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Session description

This presentation shows how special education teachers can use AI to save time and ideate. Our department, serving 2,200+ students with disabilities, used AI tools like MagicSchoolAI to create SMART goals from student data, BIPs, and present levels, improving IEPs. It will include examples, feedback, and data by school.

Outline

This presentation demonstrates how AI helps special educators save time by supporting tasks like IEP development and designing specially designed instruction. It highlights AI’s role in creating personalized learning resources for diverse students, promoting equity and inclusion. The content also covers how AI assists data-driven instruction and enhances communication with parents and teams.

Understanding AI in Special Education (10 minutes)
AI for IEP development and alignment (15 minutes)
AI for specially-designed instruction (10 minutes)
Professional Learning and Collaboration with this tool (15 minutes)
Q&A and Discussion (10 minutes)

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Outcomes

1. Educators will understand how AI can personalize learning by helping to design strong IEPs and specially designed instruction.
2. Educators will learn how AI tools can empower teaching practices and enhance student engagement.

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Supporting research

Akgun, S., & Greenhow, C. (2022). Artificial intelligence in education: Addressing ethical challenges in K-12 settings. AI Ethics, 2(3), 431-440.

Tammets, K., & Ley, T. (2023). Integrating AI tools in teacher professional learning: a con-ceptual model and illustrative case. Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence.

Holmes, W., & Tuomi, I. (2022). State of the art and practice in AI in education. European Journal of Education, 57, 542-570.

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Presenters

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Director
Nassau BOCES
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Assistant Director
Nassau BOCES

Session specifications

Topic:

Supporting the Whole Child

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Counselor, District-Level Leadership, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Special Education

ISTE Standards:

For Educators: Learner, Leader