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AI Standards for K-12

Strategic Overview

Practical, human-centered guardrails for safe, effective, and equitable AI use in schools. These standards provide a comprehensive framework for K-12 institutions to implement AI responsibly while maintaining educational excellence.

AI Standards Overview
AI Standards Framework for K-12 Education

Core Standards Framework

Governance & Policy

Establish a board-approved AI policy, define data stewardship, and set transparent decision rights for procurement, use, and review.

Privacy, Safety, & Compliance

Protect student data (FERPA, state regs), ensure model/provider vetting, and implement risk and incident response procedures.

Instructional Quality

Align AI use with pedagogy, accessibility, and MTSS/UDL; require evidence of learning impact and continuous improvement.

Equity & Bias Mitigation

Audit content and outputs for bias, provide human-in-the-loop review, and monitor usage patterns across student groups.

Security & Infrastructure

Harden identity, logging, and API access; isolate workloads; and document data flows between SIS/LMS and AI services.

Professional Learning

Role-based training for executives, instructional leaders, and staff that emphasizes judgment, ethics, and effective practice.

Implementation Strategy

Implementation Notes

Start small with tightly scoped pilots, publish success criteria, and iterate using stakeholder feedback. Pair technical controls with change management.

Outcome: Safe, sustainable AI adoption that respects human expertise and improves student learning.

AI Curriculum Tracks

Executive Functions Track (8 Weeks)

Week 1: Strategic AI Vision Development
Week 2: AI Governance and Policy Framework
Week 3: Financial Planning and Resource Allocation
Week 4: Implementation Strategy and Timeline
Week 5: Risk Management and Compliance
Week 6: Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Week 7: Vendor Relations and Partnership Development
Week 8: Sustainability and Continuous Improvement

Instructional Track (12 Weeks)

Week 1-2: AI Fundamentals for Educators
Week 3-4: AI Tools for Content Creation
Week 5-6: Differentiated Instruction with AI
Week 7-8: Assessment in the Age of AI
Week 9-10: Student AI Literacy Development
Week 11-12: Implementation & Sustainability

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