PRISM — Preparing EducatoRs to Infuse Statistics, Mathematics, and Artificial Intelligence into TK–12 STEM education — is a professional learning initiative designed to strengthen future and current educators’ data science and AI literacy.

The program supports preservice teachers, current clssroom teachers, and college faculty in learning how to thoughtfully integrate statistics, mathematics, and artificial intelligence into STEM classrooms.

PRISM is supported through funding from Google.org and is hosted by California State University, Fullerton.

Program Goals

The PRISM initiative aims to help educators:

• Develop foundational knowledge of data science and artificial intelligence

• Understand how AI technologies work and impact society

• Explore ethical and responsible uses of AI in education

• Design AI-integrated STEM learning activities

• Collaborate with fellow educators and faculty mentors

• Prepare students for a future shaped by data and AI technologies

Program Structure

The PRISM professional learning program includes six days of professional development across two phases:

Summer Workshop

A three-day in-person June workshop that introduces participants to:

• Core concepts in statistics and data science

• Foundations of artificial intelligence

• Hands-on activities for classroom use

• Strategies for teaching AI concepts in STEM subjects

AI Teaching Clinics

Three follow-up clinics during the academic year where participants will:

• Refine and develop AI-focused lesson plans

• Share classroom experiences and teaching strategies

• Collaborate with peers and faculty mentors

• Receive guidance on integrating AI into curriculum

Who Should Participate

PRISM is designed for:

• Credentialed TK–12 classroom teachers

• Pre-service teachers at CSUF

• Teacher preparation faculty at CSUF

Participants will gain tools, resources, and collaborative support to help students better understand the role of data, statistics, and artificial intelligence in modern society.