Streaming Session
Recorded Session1. Welcome & Framing (5 min)
Brief introduction of session goals and presenters
Overview of the two districts and their contrasting approaches to AI implementation
2. Interactive Reflection: Your District’s AI Journey (5 min)
Turn & Talk: Participants pair up to discuss:
Where is your district on its AI journey?
Is your approach more bottom-up or top-down?
Quick share-out from a few pairs
3. District Story #1 – Chilton ISD (10 min)
Bottom-up, teacher-led approach
Why this approach was chosen
What went well
Lessons learned
What’s next
Advice for other districts
4. District Story #2 – NYCDOE (10 min)
Top-down, leadership-driven strategy
Why this approach was chosen
What went well
Lessons learned
What’s next
Advice for other districts
5. Compare & Contrast (5 min)
Facilitated discussion on similarities, differences, and key takeaways
Visual slide or handout showing side-by-side comparison
6. Interactive Activity: Strategy Mapping (10 min)
Participants reflect individually or in small groups:
What elements from each district’s approach could apply to your context?
What barriers or opportunities exist in your district?
7. Q&A and Open Discussion (10 min)
Invite questions for both district presenters
Encourage sharing of additional district experiences from the audience
8. Closing & Resources (5 min)
Recap key insights
Share follow-up resources or contact info
Identify key differences between grassroots and top-down approaches to AI implementation in K–12 districts.
Take insights from Chilton ISD and NYCDOE back to their teams to inform and evolve district-level AI implementation plans that support both teachers and students.
Reflect on their own district context and determine actionable next steps for responsible and scalable AI integration.
Santa Ana Unified’s AI Compass
Districts Joining the AI Policy Lab
How Districts Are Navigating the Era of Artificial Intelligence
HMH 2025 Educator Confidence Report
How Pedagogy Can Catch Up to AI (EdWeek)
The Future of Jobs Report 2025 (World Economic Forum)
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