Starting the School Year Strong with AI Adoption
Aug 11, 2026
Get ready for the new school year with practical, ready-to-use strategies for bringing AI into your school or district. We'll cover how to set expectations in your syllabus, walk through real adoption approaches, and share new resources you can put to work right away. Whether you're just getting started or building on last year's momentum, you'll leave with concrete next steps.
In this session, we will:
Share strategies for setting up your school or classroom’s AI expectations from the start of the year, including how students can disclose and justify their AI use if allowed
Review the key mindsets to GenAI literacy to drive safe, ethical, and effective use of GenAI this school year
Discuss the limitations of AI detection tools and more reliable ways to address suspected misuse
Share activities that build students' critical thinking skills around AI-generated content and deepfakes
Share real case studies of schools and educators applying GenAI responsibly in their contexts
Can’t make the time? A recording + resources will be emailed to all registrants.
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Amanda Bickerstaff
Amanda is the Founder and CEO of AI for Education. A former high school science teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector, she has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that AI can offer. She is a frequent consultant, speaker, and writer on the topic of AI in education, leading workshops and professional learning across both K12 and Higher Ed. Amanda is committed to helping schools and teachers maximize their potential through the ethical and equitable adoption of AI.