How to Implement AI in Your School or District

A 15-page practical guide for teachers and administrators who want to bring AI into the classroom responsibly

AI is becoming part of daily teaching and learning, but many school leaders are still asking the same question: How do we introduce AI in a way that improves learning while protecting students and supporting teachers?

This guide offers a clear, practical starting point. Developed for teachers, principals, and district leaders, it walks through how to evaluate readiness, build stakeholder buy-in, set responsible AI policies, and design effective classroom practices. It also includes real examples, scaffolding frameworks, and checklists you can use right away.

If your school is planning, piloting, or refining its AI strategy, this free guide provides a grounded roadmap based on current research and field-tested practices.

AI Implementation Guide

What you'll find in our free, 15-page guide:

  • How to assess your school’s AI readiness, from infrastructure to digital literacy
  • Ways to build teacher, parent, and student buy-in
  • How to write an AI policy that aligns with FERPA, privacy expectations, and academic integrity
  • A 5-level scaffolding model to help students use AI responsibly
  • Classroom-ready ideas for using AI to support planning, feedback, differentiation, and student engagement
  • Professional development approaches that build long-term AI literacy
  • Key metrics to track impact, engagement, and implementation success
  • Commonly used AI tools and prompts

You’ll also learn how top educators are using active learning techniques and thoughtful digital tools to reduce behavioral issues, boost participation, and free up instructional time.

 

Who this guide is for

K–12 administrators, principals, instructional leaders, teachers, technology directors, PD teams, and anyone developing or refining an AI plan for their school or district.

 

Why download it

Schools across the country are looking for clear guidance on how to safely and responsibly bring AI into their classrooms. This guide consolidates best practices from emerging research, district recommendations, and real classroom use cases. It’s designed to help you make thoughtful decisions, avoid common pitfalls, and roll out AI in ways that are safe, equitable, and instructionally meaningful.