From Hype to Impact: Training Staff for Real-World AI Integration

AI is everywhere, but how do we move from curiosity to real classroom change? In this engaging session, discover how to design and deliver professional development that empowers educators at every level to confidently integrate AI into their daily practice. We will explore practical PD models, sample modules, and coaching strategies that build trust, not fear. Learn how to avoid common implementation pitfalls and spark meaningful conversations about ethics, equity, and instruction. Whether you're launching your first AI training or refining a districtwide rollout, this session offers tools and insights to make your PD stick and truly shift the culture.

Participants will leave this session equipped with ideas on how to create a clear framework for designing AI professional development that supports teachers at every experience level from curious beginners to confident innovators. The session will offer practical guidance for navigating common implementation challenges while fostering a culture of trust and innovation. Attendees will also explore how to lead meaningful conversations around ethics, equity, and student impact. Most importantly, they’ll leave inspired and prepared to move beyond the AI hype and lead sustainable change in their schools.