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Thoughtful Planning of AI Integration for School Leaders

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Session description

AI is rapidly reshaping education. Integration starts with strategic leadership. This session empowers school leaders to move beyond curiosity and into action. Participants will explore CoSN’s AI Maturity Tool to assess readiness, identify gaps, and develop implementation strategies. Wherever you are in your AI journey, leave with a clearer vision

Outline

1. Welcome & Framing (5–10 minutes)
Quick intro & session goals

Why AI leadership matters now

Grounding question: “Where is your district today on the AI journey?”

2. Foundations of AI in Education (10 minutes)
Brief overview of AI in K–12 (use ISTE, UNESCO, or CoSN definitions)

Types of AI use cases in schools (teaching, operations, learning supports)

Emerging concerns: ethics, equity, data, and policy

3. Introduction to CoSN’s AI Maturity Tool (15 minutes)
Overview of the tool’s purpose and structure

Walkthrough of the tool’s domains (Leadership, Infrastructure, Teaching & Learning, etc.)

Sample rubric items

4. Group or Partner Activity: Self-Assessment (15 minutes)
Participants use a condensed version of the AI Maturity Tool

Share findings in pairs or small groups

Reflective prompt: “Where are we strong? Where do we need to grow?”

5. From Assessment to Action (15 minutes)
Identifying key leadership moves

Discuss frameworks for implementation (vision, PD, governance, etc.)

Sample AI action plans from real districts (if available)

6. Planning & Takeaways (10 minutes)
Participants sketch a basic “AI Readiness Roadmap” for their context

Share strategies or commitments

Provide access to templates and tools (Google Docs, slides, etc.)

7. Wrap-Up & Q&A (5–10 minutes)

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Supporting research

https://www.cosn.org/tools-and-resources/resource/k-12-gen-ai-maturity-tool/

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Presenters

Ben Smith

Assistant Director of Educational Technology Services

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12

Session specifications

Topic:

Artificial Intelligence

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

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

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

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

Subject area:

Other: Please specify

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Visionary Planner

Build on the shared vision by collaboratively creating a strategic plan that articulates how technology will be used to enhance learning.

Empowering Leader

Inspire a culture of innovation, creative problem-solving, and collaboration that allows the time to explore and develop teaching practices using digital tools.

Systems Designer

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