Designing Professional Development that Supports Educators

This session is presented by our community partner, Common Sense.

Discover how to effectively support teachers in understanding what AI is and how it can support their work -- both efficiency and impact -- for educators across a wide range of AI comfort and usage levels. We explore the essential components of successful AI-focused professional development programs and share implementation strategies that build both competence and confidence.

Topics include:

1. Understanding AI literacy: Gain insights into the core components of AI literacy for educators
2. Learn from case studies: Discover how districts/schools have successfully approached AI professional development
3. Explore practical resources: See how Common Sense Education's AI Professional Development resources can support structured educator learning
4. Implementation strategies: Develop an action plan for building teacher capacity with tools like ChatGPT

This event is intended for K-12 professional learning leaders, including principals, instructional coaches, technology coordinators, and district administrators responsible for coordinating or providing professional development for educators.