Target Audience: K-12 Educators
MANDATORY VIRTUAL SESSION DATES: NOV 5, 2025 AND JAN 28, 2026
Welcome to the Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically & Responsibly Book Study! This approximately 10-week, mostly asynchronous professional learning experience will guide you through Salman Khan, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, James Marshall, and Meghan Hargrave’s insightful book on fostering ethical and effective student use of artificial intelligence. Grounded in the latest research and years of classroom experience, the book takes us from understanding what AI is “under the hood” to preparing students to be confident, ethical thinkers in an AI-powered world.
Books will be provided. Participants must pick up their copy at the Educational Service Center of Lorain County (1885 Lake Ave., Elyria - 8:00am-3:30pm) prior to the first virtual session or purchased the book on their own separately.
Access to Google Classroom required. Participants must have their school tech departments whitelist @nort2h.org in the school's Google Admin Console or use a personal Google account to access the course.
TIME: 3:30 - 4:30
LOCATION: Google Classroom
FACILITATOR: Mike Triska
EVENT FEE: Free - LC District Members* | $75 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE: DEBBIE SHANNON, SHANNON@ESCLC.ORG
Target Audience: All Educators
Participants will discuss collaboratively developed guidelines for responsible and ethical AI use in education, focusing on both educators and students. This session will explore appropriate and prohibited AI applications, address key issues like academic integrity and privacy, and provide strategies for co-creating generative AI norms with students. Attendees will begin drafting actionable guidance aligned with district values and goals.
DATES: OCT 22 -or- MAR 17
TIME: OCT 22- 8:00 - 11:00 AM | MAR 17 - 12:00-3:00 PM
LOCATION: ESC of Lorain County
FACILITATOR: Mike Triska
EVENT FEE: Free - LC District Members* | $50 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE: DEBBIE SHANNON, SHANNON@ESCLC.ORG
2-DAY EVENT: DEC 16 & 17, 2025
(must attend both dates)
Target Audience: District staff, building administration, and/or instructional coaches
Join us for an engaging professional development session focused on defining and refining the role of an instructional coach. This session will explore the core principles of instructional coaching, clarify the role within the district framework, and provide practical strategies for effective support.
District teams are encouraged (but not required) to attend together to develop a systemic framework that maximizes the impact of instructional coaches within the district.
TIME: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
LOCATION: ESC of Lorain County
FACILITATOR: Mike Triska
EVENT FEE: $100 - LC District Members* | $200 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE: DEBBIE SHANNON, SHANNON@ESCLC.ORG
Target Audience: Grades 5-9 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Teachers
Designed for any grades 5–9 science, technology, engineering, or math teacher, this session showcases LearningBlade’s career-connected, standard-aligned lessons that bring real-world relevance to classroom content. Focus will be placed on the Intro to Artificial Intelligence module and how it can spark student curiosity about AI-driven careers. Educators will also explore how local industry perspectives can help connect their teaching to regional career opportunities. Teachers will leave with practical ideas for integrating these resources into their classrooms to reinforce both academic learning and workforce readiness.
TIME: 8:30 - 11:30 am
LOCATION: ESC of Lorain County
FACILITATOR: Mike Triska
EVENT FEE: Free - LC District Members* | $50 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE: DEBBIE SHANNON, SHANNON@ESCLC.ORG