CUE AI Leadership Academy

Course Available
2-8 Units
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for CUE Participants Only

Empowering Educators to Lead the Future of Learning with AI & Close the Digital Divide. At CUE, we connect educators with cutting-edge tools and strategies to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world. Our AI Leadership Academy is designed not only to teach you how to leverage AI but also to position you as a leader in your school’s AI integration. This learning pathway uses our 8-Step AI Leadership Plan, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to navigate emerging AI issues in education.

Leadership-Driven: We support you in developing a personal AI strategy that aligns with your school’s goals and prepare you to lead professional development for your peers.

Collaborative Community: With ongoing support, facilitated sessions, and a dedicated Slack channel, you’ll learn and grow alongside other educators committed to AI leadership.

Tier 1: AI Creator

Units Earned: 2 Time Commitment: 3.5 hours per month (includes 1 hour of live, synchronous learning)

Create with Confidence: This tier positions you ahead of most educators. By mastering foundational AI skills, you’ll become a creator who shapes innovative classroom experiences through AI.

Outcome: Learn to integrate AI into your teaching, using it to extend creative capabilities and make an immediate impact on student engagement.

Tier 2: AI Innovator

Units Earned: 4 Time Commitment: 6.25 hours per month (includes 1 hour of live, synchronous learning)

Innovate for Impact: Move beyond creation to innovation. In this tier, you’ll apply AI in transformative ways that redefine your classroom and empower your students.

Outcome: Lead innovation in your school by integrating AI to streamline tasks, personalize learning, and create groundbreaking educational experiences.

Tier 3: AI Visionary

Units Earned: 8 Time Commitment: 12.5 hours per month (includes 1 hour of live, synchronous learning)

Visionary Leadership: This final tier prepares you to lead AI-driven transformation at scale. As a visionary, you’ll design and implement strategies to shape the future of education in your school or district.

Outcome: Become a forward-thinking AI leader, crafting a long-term AI strategy that places you at the forefront of educational innovation.

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 - 8.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for CUE Participants. To enroll in this course please ensure you have registered with CUE: https://www.aieducators.tools/course/cue-ai-leadership-academy

Directions to Enrolled Participants for University Credit: Submit your Certificate of Completion by email to [email protected] after enrolling for credit and completing the course.

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X711Y – 2 Units 23 Oct 202401 Jun 2025 2 $158

CUE AI Leadership Academy

23 Oct 202401 Jun 2025
2
$158
Credit Validation
Online

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Principals, Special Education Staff, Curriculum Directors, Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs), Instructional Coaches

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open Through: January 31, 2025 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X711Y – 4 Units 23 Oct 202401 Jun 2025 4 $316

CUE AI Leadership Academy

23 Oct 202401 Jun 2025
4
$316
Credit Validation
Online

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Principals, Special Education Staff, Curriculum Directors, Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs), Instructional Coaches

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open Through: January 31, 2025 (11:59pm PT)

EDC-X711Y – 8 Units 23 Oct 202401 Jun 2025 8 $632

CUE AI Leadership Academy

23 Oct 202401 Jun 2025
8
$632
Credit Validation
Online

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Principals, Special Education Staff, Curriculum Directors, Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs), Instructional Coaches

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, less a $25 fee, if requested within 30 days of enrollment date. There will be no refunds for Credit Validation after the allotted 30 days.

Enrollment Open Through: January 31, 2025 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • Design and Implement Personalized AI Solutions: Participants will design and implement AI-powered learning modules tailored to diverse student needs, integrating principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and personalization
  • Leverage Advanced AI Tools for Teaching and Administration: Participants will apply advanced AI tools for both educational and administrative purposes, enhancing classroom engagement and workflow efficiency, including automating repetitive tasks and utilizing AI for creative projects
  • Launch Student-Centered AI Initiatives: Participants will create and launch student panels and engage students actively in the AI integration process, ensuring that student voices contribute to decision-making and project development
  • Build and Showcase an AI Use Case Portfolio: Participants will construct a portfolio of AI use cases, demonstrating practical applications in educational contexts, and present these use cases to peers for feedback, further development, and broader implementation
  • Develop a Comprehensive AI Integration Plan: Participants will conduct a needs assessment and create a strategic AI integration plan for their school or district, including defining goals, metrics, and professional development programs aligned with educational objectives

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

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