Graduation Caps being thrown in the air
Programs and Services » Technology Services » Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resources

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resources

AI in Education:

AI in education isn't just a concept; it's a game-changer that's reshaping the landscape of classrooms worldwide. It's about harnessing cutting-edge technology to tailor learning experiences to each student's unique needs, unlocking their full potential and fostering a deeper understanding of complex concepts. Not to mention all the opportunities for teachers and administrators to utilize time-saving tools and tools that can broaden the scope and effectiveness of their lessons.

Together, we can navigate through this new terrain of AI, leveraging its vast capabilities to revolutionize education and prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Join us as we embrace the future of learning with AI at ESC-20—where innovation meets education, and every student's potential is limitless!
 
Stay updated on upcoming sessions pertaining to AI by joining our Digital Age Learning email list and Connect20.
 
Questions or concerns? Please contact our Digital Age Learning Consultant below for additional support.

Events/PD

  • Leveraging AI in Leadership
    May 4, 2026 at ESC-20. Register Here
  • TCEA Artificial Intelligence Educator Certification 
    Self-Paced, Online Course
    Register Here
  • AI Tools: Google Gemini
    Self-Paced, Online Course
    Watch for registration information coming summer 2026
  • Parenting in the Age of AI
    Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9 am - 10:30 am, Virtual
    Registration link coming in September


Trusted AI Resources

When working from an educational domain account with Google and Microsoft, your questions/prompts are confidential. Information you upload in relation to your AI work will NOT be used to train the AI engine. No standard human reviews of your queries will occur. 


NOTE: District staff are advised to consult their individual district guidelines for additional information. ESC-20 staff are prohibited from uploading sensitive, proprietary, or confidential information even into these trusted resources as outlined in ESC-20 Technology Acceptable Use Policy. Search for: III Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 
Tool Location Description
Google Gemini and Gem http://gemini.google.com Use your school district (ESC-20 staff, esc20.info) sign in. Additional Gemini support: Gemini for Education
NotebookLM http://notebooklm.google.com Use your school district (ESC-20 staff, esc20.info) sign in. Additional NotebookLM support: NotebookLM for Education
Copilot https://m365.cloud.microsoft/chat/ Use your school district Microsoft account. ESC-20 staff use your esc20.net sign in. Copilot in Education

Resources

 
CoSN Co-Authors AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit to Advance Responsible AI Use in Education EdTech Leaders Collaborate on Comprehensive AI Resource Launched by TeachAI.
CoSN AI Maturity Tool
CoSN and the Council of Great City Schools (CGCS) collaborated with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop an online tool, the K-12 Generative AI Maturity Tool, which expands upon the K-12 Generative AI Readiness Checklist unveiled in autumn 2023. This innovative tool empowers school districts to assess their preparedness for the responsible integration of Generative AI technologies to support their instructional and operational objectives. It provides tailored recommendations for enhancement across key domain areas, facilitating ongoing improvement efforts.
This tool is freely accessible to any organization, with no obligation to submit personally identifiable information. Upon completion of the assessment, you will receive immediate access to your assessment results. Additionally, a comprehensive report outlining your results and personalized recommendations will be generated. To obtain the complete report, you will need to provide your contact information.
 
Released February 2026, provides the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Framework. "The framework provides voluntary guidance designed to encourage expanded AI literacy across the public workforce and education systems."
TeachAI: Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education Leading education and policy organizations in Tech AI initiative launched Foundational Policy Ideas for AI in Education, a resource to help leaders understand and consider the potential benefits of AI in education while mitigating the risk.

TeachAI: AI Guidance For Schools Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to help education authorities, school leaders, and teachers 
create thoughtful guidance to help their communities realize the potential benefits of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) in primary and secondary education while understanding and mitigating the potential risks. 
CoSN: Recipe for Success: 7 Key Ingredients to Incorporate AI & Curricular Resources 7 Key Ingredients to Incorporate AI & Curricular Resources.
TCEA Technotes: How to Create a Responsible Use Policy of AI Explore a 9-step process and discover 10+ resources.

ISTE Artificial Intelligence in Education
Educators can use these tools to strengthen learning experiences while addressing the ethical considerations of using AI. ISTE is the global leader in supporting schools in thoughtfully, safely and responsibly introducing AI in ways that enhance learning and empower students and teachers.
AI Prompting Methods A summary and examples of a variety of AI Prompting Methods to improve user use of AI tools.
Classroom Guidelines for Student AI Use Comprehensive resource (including template) for developing Student AI Use Guidelines. Site also includes suggestions for prompts and changes to the provided guidelines
Edugems Growing collection of pre-made Gems that can be copied and adapted for custom Gem creation.