Professional Development Network’s insightful sessions for 2024-25 includes AI-Powered Education Exchange
With the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, how to successfully plan for and use AI has become an important topic for school leaders. To help address this growing interest, CSDGKC’s Professional Development Network (PDN) presented the AI-Powered Education Exchange in March, sharing insights and practical applications to empower the future of AI in our schools.
The event was designed for instructional technology coaches/ specialists, library media specialists, curriculum specialists and building and district leaders with participants able to connect, learn and collaborate with fellow educators.
“We had several leaders and learning coaches attend this event,” said Dr. Andrea Wilson, an administrator from Liberty Public Schools and PDN Executive Board member. “Each of them said how amazing it was and hoped we would offer it again. I think that is a true testament to the intentional work that went into planning the event. Bravo to all who helped!”
The AI-Powered Education Exchange featured keynote speaker Eric Curts, a technology integration specialist at Stark-Portage Area Computer Consortium in Ohio as well as a Google Education trainer and innovator. He also presented sessions focusing on AI basics for educators, leveraging AI and how to develop an AI action plan for your district.
Participants had the opportunity to select from a variety of related sessions offered by PDN members such as AI applications for teachers, AI policies and procedures, managing AI in schools, using AI literacy to empower future-ready thinkers, unleashing your inner efficiency, the future of feedback-guided grading, AI for reluctant district and building leaders and AI tools to boost classroom creativity.
Other PDN offerings this year continued the focus on meeting the needs of CSDGKC’s member districts. Through PDN support, five schools experienced the “I AM Noticed” integrated professional development, schoolwide implementation, curriculum usage and program support for 2024-25. Participating schools included Stonegate Elementary (Raymore-Peculiar), Meadowmere Elementary, (Grandview), Lexington High School (Lexington) Academy for Integrated Arts, and Plaza Heights Christian Academy Elementary.
We continue to be grateful to the following PDN Executive Board members who lead CSDGKC efforts in this important area:
Kristen Merrell – Lee’s Summit
Tyler Britt -- Raytown
Jasmine Briedwell – Park Hill
Prissy LeMay – Grandview
Pam Boatright - Independence
Becky Nace – Kansas City
Bryce Johnson – Blue Springs
Brett Potts – North Kansas City
Andrea Wilson – Liberty
Emily Cross – Fort Osage
Al Voelker – Raymore-Peculiar