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A Tale of 2 Districts: AI Implementation Lessons Learned

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Session description

Explore two district AI journeys: Chilton SD in Wisconsin, where educators lead a grassroots rollout, and NYCDOE in New York, where leadership drives a top-down strategy. This session shares lessons learned, challenges faced, and practical insights to help shape your district’s approach to implementing AI.

Outline

1. Welcome & Framing (5 min)
2. Interactive Reflection: Your District’s AI Journey (5 min)
3. Facilitated Discussion: District Approaches to Implementation (25 min)
4. Interactive Activity: Strategy Mapping (10 min)
5. Q&A and Open Discussion (10 min)
6. Closing & Resources (5 min)

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Outcomes

Identify key differences between grassroots and top-down approaches to AI implementation in K–12 districts.
Take insights from diverse districts 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.

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Supporting research

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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Presenters

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Jessica Altounian
Community Manager
HMH
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Abbey Behnke
Curriculum Integrator
Chilton School District
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Marlene Tricia Phillip-Magee
Orange County Public Schools
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Dr. Kecia Ray
Executive Principal
ISTE Past President
ISTE & ASCD Book Author

Session specifications

Topic:

Instructional Leadership

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, District-Level Leadership, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices not needed

ISTE Standards:

For Coaches: Change Agent
For Education Leaders: Empowering Leader, Systems Designer

Disclosure:

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

Influencer Disclosure:

This session includes a presenter that indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship. See individual speaker menu for disclosure information.

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