
AI 101 for K–12 Professional Development
A practical primer for navigating the AI conversation
Help your educators lead AI conversations with clarity—not confusion.
Professional development (PD) leaders are under growing pressure to respond to the rise of AI in K–12. But most teams lack the guidance, tools, and shared language to lead implementation with confidence.This guide is designed for PD and instructional strategy teams looking to cut through the hype and get practical. It offers foundational AI fluency, real-world use cases, and a framework to lead meaningful, equity-aware conversations about how—and why—to use AI in schools.
Clarify What AI Is (and Isn’t)
Break down essential concepts like generative AI and machine learning in plain terms—so your teams can move forward with confidence, not misconceptions.
Explore Instructionally Relevant Use Cases
See how AI can support lesson planning, assessments, and personalization without replacing the teacher.
Build a Responsible Use Mindset
Establish the policies, norms, and guardrails that protect equity and student trust as your district experiments with AI.
K–12 professional development leaders, instructional coaches, and system-level teams building AI literacy across their districts.
