As AI becomes more present in classrooms and campus systems, leaders may begin noticing new instructional patterns, opportunities, and concerns. This guide connects Birdville’s Core Beliefs for AI to practical leadership look-fors that support classroom observations, PLC conversations, coaching discussions, and campus decision-making.
Access the slides and resources from the AI Leadership session below. The presentation includes leadership look-fors, discussion scenarios, aligned AI support examples, NotebookLM connections, and additional reflection resources connected to intentional AI implementation in Birdville classrooms and campus systems.
Access the slides from ALC 2026 - Leadership in the Age of AI
AI conversations are often most productive when centered around instruction, student thinking, and intentional implementation. These prompts can support walkthrough conversations, PLC discussions, and campus leadership reflection.
Consider Asking:
How are students demonstrating their thinking?
What role is AI playing in this learning experience?
How are students verifying or evaluating information?
What expectations for AI use have been communicated?
How does AI support the learning goal without replacing the learning?
Responsible AI use requires clear expectations, intentional guidance, and ongoing conversations with both students and staff. As AI tools become more accessible, leaders play an important role in supporting thoughtful, transparent, and responsible implementation.
Leadership Considerations
Protect student privacy and sensitive information
Encourage transparency around AI use
Support staff in reviewing and refining AI-generated content
Keep student thinking and learning at the center
Provide clear expectations for appropriate AI use
Step into realistic campus AI scenarios and practice identifying leadership look-fors connected to student thinking, responsible use, intentional guidance, alignment, and human judgment.
As you move through each walkthrough snapshot, explore what administrators might notice, question, celebrate, or follow up on as AI becomes more present in classrooms and campus systems.