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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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