In this comprehensive institute, based on the new book AI-Enhanced Literacy (ASCD, 2025), you'll discover how to integrate AI meaningfully into your literacy curriculum while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and ethical decision-making. This isn't about replacing human connection in learning—it's about amplifying it.
Transform how students receive feedback, develop ideas, and refine their craft through AI partnership.
Learn how strategic, small doses of AI can help students rehearse for partner talk, bridge language differences, and build confidence with academic conversations.
Help students evaluate AI-generated content, understand bias, and maintain their authentic voice.
From science simulations to historical role-plays, discover how AI enhances learning across disciplines.
Navigate platforms like MagicSchool, Flint, and others to find the right tools for your context.
Create classroom cultures where students use AI responsibly and understand its implications.
For administrators—how to support teachers and build coherent, school-wide AI literacy initiatives.
This institute goes deeper than prompt writing. You'll learn to train AI partners for ongoing instructional support, create AI-enhanced assessment tools, and design learning experiences that prepare students not just to use AI, but to think critically about its role in society. Most importantly, you'll leave with practical strategies for building students' AI confidence progressively, ensuring they graduate as thoughtful, capable digital citizens.
Language teachers, literacy coaches, curriculum coordinators, tech leadership, and school leaders, Grades 5-12
Tech Needs: Participants will need access to ChatGPT or Claude.
Language: The workshop content will be delivered in English, with Spanish-speaking support available on-site.