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Principal and Superintendent Leadership in the AI Era

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HBGCC - 211

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Session description

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) creates a number of new challenges and opportunities for schools. It is important that these changes be addressed by principals, superintendents, and other formal school leaders, not just technology directors. We will explore some key instructional leadership considerations in this active and interactive session.

Outline

5 minutes - Welcome; Overview of the AI-school leadership landscape
- formation of small discussion groups

50 minutes - Unpacking an emergent, research-based framework of AI-related school leadership domains, behaviors, and support systems
- ongoing small-group discussions and peer-to-peer interactions
- opportunities for participants to add to a shared resource document related to the framework

5 minutes - Wrap-up; Additional resources

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Supporting research

Richardson, J. W., Vedder, B., Roberts, A., & McLeod, S. (in press). What’s the chatter about AI and school leaders? Leadership and Policy in Schools.

Richardson, J. W., Bathon, J. M., & McLeod, S. (2024). From vision to reality: How school leaders nurture deeper learning. Journal of Educational Administration, 62(1), 157-172.

Sauers, N. J., Richardson, J. W., & McLeod, S. (2014). Technology-savvy school superintendents: Successes and challenges. Journal of School Leadership, 24(6), 1177-1201.

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Presenters

Dr. Scott McLeod

Professor

University of Colorado Denver

Session specifications

Topic:

Leadership

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

District Level Leadership, School Level Leadership

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

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

Subject area:

Other: Please specify

ISTE Standards:

For Education Leaders:
Equity and Citizenship Advocate

Ensure access to technology, connectivity, inclusive digital content and learning environments that meet the needs of all students.

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.
Support educators in using technology to advance learning that meets the diverse learning, cultural, and social-emotional needs of individual students.

TLPs:

Ensure Equity, Prioritize authentic experiences