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Family Webinar Nov 10, 6:30-7:30PM
Required PD
Required PD
AI Foundations for BPS Staff 2026-27 is a foundational course in AI literacy designed to give BPS staff and educators a basic understanding of AI and generative AI, how they work, and what their limitations are.Â
This self-paced, asynchronous course is approximately 60 minutes long and is required for all staff.
AI Learning Cohorts for SY 2026-27
AI Learning Cohorts for SY 2026-27
BPS AI Literacy Initiative
BPS AI Literacy Initiative
This year's inagural cohort of AI Educator Ambassadors represent 23 schools across grades 7-12. They are engaged in a cohort learning model and will teach AI literacy lessons to grades 7-12 and support Student Innovators who will build portfolios and participate in a Spring 2027 Hackathon and Showcase. BPS is grateful to entrepreneur and BPS graduate, Paul English, whose philanthropic gift launched the initiative.
AI Fellows Program (applications now open!)
AI Fellows Program (applications now open!)
The AI Fellows Program is looking for classroom teachers and school-based instructional coaches grades 7-12 in all subjects. The AI Fellows program is designed to support participants with direct district guidance, a collaborative community for sharing, and hands-on learning through virtual meetings, site visits/observations, and active peer feedback.
This course counts toward the 12 hour inclusion requirement. Participants can earn 12 PDPs or 1 ALC.
Click here for the syllabus. Please register for this PD on Vector.Â
External PD Resources
External PD Resources
Google AI Educator Series: AI literacy training by Google, focusing on Gemini and other Google tools
AI Basics for K–12 Teachers by Common Sense Education
Professional development offerings from Day of AI
Additional Resources for Staff & Educators
Additional Resources for Staff & Educators
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K12 Schools from MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Office of Educational Technology, including state AI guidance, asynchronous PD module, and more.
DayofAI.org: Free and open-source AI curriculum, assessments, and teacher PD materials developed by MIT RAISE.
Risk Assessment: AI Teacher Assistants by Common Sense Media. Read about risks of using AI for common instructional tasks with specific examples.Â
Risk Assessment: Google Search: AI Overview & AI Mode by Common Sense Media. Learn the risks of AI in Google Search.Â
AI Prompt Library for Educators: List of example prompts that can be copied & pasted into AI chatbots
ChatGPT, Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence in Education from Ditch That Textbook
When to, and When NOT to, use AI-Generated Media for Teaching & Learning by Torrey Trust
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