AI Education Project

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The OESCA Program Cabinet (comprised of Ohio Department of Education & Workforce and Ohio ESC staff) has allotted ESSER funds for an AI Education Focused Initiative to build ESC and district educator capacity in support of AI Readiness.

ESSER Funds were further leveraged to support additional professional development to build capacity around implementation of the State of Ohio's AI Implementation toolkit consistent with the Ohio AI in Education Strategy.

Need for the Project

"What’s Happening in Ohio: aiEDU Supporting AI Readiness by Empowering ESCs Across Ohio" is a collaboration between aiEDU and the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA). 

Project Goal

The core of this program is to establish a robust network of AI educators across Ohio's educational service centers (ESCs).

Project Scope

Key offerings of the initiative include:

  1. Professional Development: Tailored virtual PD sessions for all ESCs, supplemented by monthly sessions accessible to all Ohio educators.
  2. AI Summits: Annual AI-focused summits, in collaboration with the ESCs, to foster a statewide AI education network.
  3. District Toolkit: A vital resource providing guidance on AI tool implementation for educators and administrators.
  4. ESC Leader Spotlights: A platform highlighting the trailblazing efforts of ESC leaders in AI education through insightful case studies.

How ESCs Will Be Involved:

  • Four project leads who are ESC staff members, will represent four quadrants of the state, and ensure comprehensive AI capability development within each ESC.
  • ESCs will be asked to supply a point of contact that project leads can update with project information.
  • A dedicated aiEDU team will be deployed in Ohio to identify and train AI champions from these ESCs, aiming to train 1-2 representatives per ESC.
  • ESCs may be asked to collaborate on AI Summits.
  • ESCs and their client districts will be invited to attend professional development.
  • ESCs will be asked to help disseminate the AI Toolkit to their client districts.

Desired Project Outcomes

This initiative is a significant step towards integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our educational framework, positioning Ohio as a leader in AI education nationally. 

AI Education Project

The AI Education Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that creates equitable learning experiences that excite and empower students everywhere with AI literacy. Their focus is on building the conceptual knowledge and skills students need to thrive as workers, creators, consumers, and citizens.

Learn More

    aiEDU and Ohio Educational Service Center Association's 2024 AI Summit

    aiEDU and the Ohio Educational Service Center Association invite educators from across the state of Ohio to come together, be inspired, and share their expertise and ideas around AI Literacy and innovation!

    Capacity is limited for each AI Summit

    Register Here Today!

    All AI Summits are FREE to Ohio ESC employees, district leaders, building leaders, and K-12 teachers and will take place from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the following dates:

    This supplement and associated professional development will build ESC, district, and school capacity around implementation of the State of Ohio's AI Implementation toolkit consistent with the Ohio AI in Education Strategy

    Download the Ohio AI Policy Toolkit here.

    AI Professional Development Series

    Join Ohio’s premier 9-part training series on AI in education, crafted specifically for ESC Staff and District AI Champions. This series is aligned to the AI Implementation Toolkit and Model Policy Development Protocol. Training will give educators the skills and tools to lead the charge in AI-powered learning.

    Series Schedule:  December 10 – May 8

    (Recommended to attend all sessions; Various times are offered for each session)

    Access the flyer and registration: here.

    Download the Ohio AI Policy Toolkit here.

    Implementation Partners

    ODEW

    aiEDU

    Montgomery County ESC

    ESC of Northeast Ohio

    North Point ESC

    East Central Ohio ESC

    Resources

    aiEDU Newsletter
    Nov 2023 | Feb 2024

    AI news, project updates, resources for educators, free webinars

    AI Pulse Survey

    Survey for ESC staff, K-12 administrators, educators, and parents are asked to complete a survey on AI & education. The responses will help inform the aiEDU project on the core concerns, aspirations, and perspectives that will shape the future of education