Strategies, resources, and professional learning to help educators navigate, implement, and lead the responsible use of AI in schools.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming education, and the LTC is here to help your district prepare for this shift. Through a growing suite of professional learning opportunities, strategic guidance, and curated resources, we equip educators and leaders with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate AI’s challenges and possibilities with confidence.
We also convene AI-focused conferences and communities of practice to foster collaboration and share best practices for responsible, ethical, and effective AI integration. Whether your district is just starting the conversation or looking to scale AI initiatives, the LTC provides personalized support to help you build capacity and readiness for an AI-powered future.
The AI Toolkit provides a starting point for exploring the responsible use of AI in K-12 education, offering curated resources on policy, training, and classroom integration.
As AI reshapes education, K-12 districts need clear, actionable policies to ensure its responsible use. The LTC provides curated resources to help leaders align AI practices with district values and goals. This collection supports every phase of policy development—from assessing the current landscape to drafting and implementing effective policies. With the right tools and guidance, districts can move from high-level vision to practical action.
District leaders need clear frameworks and examples to guide thoughtful implementation. The following resources include vetted guidance documents, instructional frameworks, and real-world exemplars to support strategic planning, staff development, and curriculum alignment.
This section provides district leaders with curated resources to help translate broad values into actionable, evidence-based AI policies. Effective implementation depends on the informed, empowered participation of educators and staff. Even the strongest policies will fall short without support for those carrying them out in daily practice. To that end, this section also includes tools to build AI literacy, classroom strategies, and practical templates for responsible implementation.
As AI reshapes education, K-12 districts need clear, actionable policies to ensure its responsible use. The LTC provides curated resources to help leaders align AI practices with district values and goals. This collection supports every phase of policy development—from assessing the current landscape to drafting and implementing effective policies. With the right tools and guidance, districts can move from high-level vision to practical action.
District leaders need clear frameworks and examples to guide thoughtful implementation. The following resources include vetted guidance documents, instructional frameworks, and real-world exemplars to support strategic planning, staff development, and curriculum alignment.
This section provides district leaders with curated resources to help translate broad values into actionable, evidence-based AI policies. Effective implementation depends on the informed, empowered participation of educators and staff. Even the strongest policies will fall short without support for those carrying them out in daily practice. To that end, this section also includes tools to build AI literacy, classroom strategies, and practical templates for responsible implementation.
Explore AI tools designed for K-12 education, organized to help educators, leaders, and staff find safe, effective solutions that support teaching, learning, and school operations.
The AI Pedagogy Project is a resource for educators that helps them engage students in discussions about artificial intelligence. The website provides an AI guide, curated assignments, and tutorials on large language models (LLMs) to…
Instructional Leaders · Teachers
This site demonstrates a neat, useful and great way to use AI to create activities for your students on your Google Site. Clear directions and examples through the site.
Teachers
This website offers lessons and activities to teach problem solving and creation with STEM. Search lessons and find activities great for all ages. The lessons and activities are organized
Instructional Leaders · Teachers
The European Commission and the OECD created and shared a structured framework for integrating AI literacy into primary and secondary education. Educators utilize these guidelines to define core student competences and explore illustrative learning scenarios…
Administrators · Instructional Leaders · Teachers
A card deck called "Analog Inspiration" provides ideas for integrating AI into the classroom with a focus on human-centered teaching. It aims to help educators use generative AI while emphasizing human values and skills.
Teachers
Whisk creates images by uploading a few pictures as inspiration, instead of writing detailed prompts. It uses Google's AI to understand images and generate suggestions to play with. Turn these images into short videos, a…
Teachers
A free, interactive website (or Android App) designed to help young children read. A cartoon reading assistant, powered by AI, guides students with reading on screen text.
Parents · Teachers
Rosebud AI allows users, even those without coding experience, to create playable 2D and 3D games by describing their ideas in text. The AI then generates the initial game code, assets (like sprites and backgrounds),…
TeachersDiscover LTC’s services, events, articles, and resources, designed to help Illinois schools harness technology to support teaching, learning, and leadership.
Strategic AI consulting, professional learning, governance, and implementation support to help K12 school districts adopt AI responsibly and confidently.
Who are we actually helping, and what do they really need? Join us as we dive into Human-Centered Design (HCD), a hands-on way to spot meaningful problems in your community, and brainstorm AI ideas that…
Join the conversation as we examine the big picture – what AI means for teaching, learning, and school operations – and explore practical integration strategies you can use to immediately personalize learning, automate administrative tasks,…
There is a better way to coordinate your favorite edtech tools. Tune in for proven strategies to connect apps, tabs, and more into seamless, predictable workflows that survive the test of a busy school year.
Great projects aren't finished on the first try; they grow stronger through iteration. Learn how to refine your Illinois AI Challenge project using Human-Centered Design, with a focus on user testing, incorporating feedback, and making…
Explore how to combine Google Gemini, Google AI Studio, Copilot, Canva, and MagicSchool to research, design, and prototype your Illinois AI Challenge competition submission. See how these tools work together to take your team's concept…
We’re popping open the hood of modern AI tools to explore how they process information, how to protect privacy, and how to get the absolute best results out of your prompts. Part of a series…
Which superpower would you choose for your school day—super strength, invisibility, or an AI-powered workflow that cuts your prep time in half? AI isn’t making our classrooms obsolete, but learning to steer this tool right…
As AI reshapes the classroom, we must look beyond the hype to address the risks it poses to students and society. This session provides a critical deep dive into the urgent limitations of generative AI,…
This workshop introduces teachers to practical AI tools for creating lesson plans, assessments, and parent communication. We'll focus on how to leverage AI to automate routine tasks, giving you back valuable time in your busy…
Instantly differentiate lessons, break down tough concepts, and create targeted supports with your new classroom co-pilot + discover how to use Gemini to design targeted scaffolds tailored to your grade level and subject area.
This workshop is designed for English Language Arts teachers ready to leverage Artificial Intelligence for practical classroom applications and responsible integration.
This Administrator Academy (#4229) is for leaders ready to move beyond isolated AI tools and develop a cohesive, long-term vision for artificial intelligence in their school or district.
Which MagicSchool tools are worth your time? Follow along as we demo five of the most popular tools with teachers nationwide + try out each while creating a resource that's immediately relevant to your classroom…
If your district is a Google school, you already have access to a powerful AI ecosystem. The challenge isn't finding another AI tool—it's unlocking the full potential of the one you already have.
This Administrator Academy (#4229) is for leaders ready to move beyond isolated AI tools and develop a cohesive, long-term vision for artificial intelligence in their school or district.
Calling all Microsoft districts in Illinois! You're invited to a virtual showcase of Microsoft's AI tools, including practice use cases currently transforming classrooms.
This virtual workshop is for social studies teachers ready to harness AI for critical inquiry and dynamic engagement.
This virtual workshop is designed for English language arts teachers ready to leverage artificial intelligence for practical classroom applications and responsible integration.
Winners of the inaugural Illinois AI Challenge share what inspired their project, what they learned from their experience, and how AI is impacting their educational life.
Students from Walter Payton College Preparatory High School earned recognition for their AI-powered solution for optimizing patient triage at local health clinics.
An AI in education expert joins us to cut through the hype and reveal what AI policy really needs: a shift from policing plagiarism to building AI literacy for life.
Microsoft has announced an exciting update for educational institutions: a new academic-specific offering for Microsoft 365 Copilot, launching December 2025.
AI in the classroom doesn’t have to be intimidating. Our guest highlights how AI-guided virtual field trips and project-based assessments can help students create, explore, and think in fresh ways.
Special education students, guided by teacher Sarah Bird and coach Patricia Ferris, built an AI tool to support OT exercises—showcasing how risk-taking, collaboration, and strong networks can turn real-world challenges…
AI can make learning “frictionless,” but real growth comes from struggle. Discover the C.O.R.E. and H.E.A.R.T. frameworks—tools to reintroduce productive friction and keep students thinking critically in an AI-driven world.
AI's importance in schools is growing, but earning educators buy-in is an open question. These intentional strategies helped me connect with my teachers and offer them a practical pathway to…
Your favorite chatbot can make social-emotional growth achievable in your classroom without extra heavy lifting. Try out these activities that encourage students to self-reflect and check-in with their feelings.
Academic integrity isn’t a new concern for teachers, but AI is making many think twice about plagiarism. Preventing it is challenging, but you can learn to avoid it, starting with…
Why wait? Instant feedback is a reality in today's classrooms − and it can transform learning into an active, student-driven experience. A digital trailblazer explains how and explores AI's impact…
The printing press, the internet, and smartphones all transformed what it means to teach and learn. Was that change inevitable? And does AI's arrival foreshadow it becoming a centerpiece of…
With a clear risk for misuse and bullying, the growing presence of AI images in schools is more than a technology issue. It’s a human issue, and educators need to…
Before jumping on the AI bandwagon, educators need to ask these questions to ensure this emerging technology helps—not hinders—student learning.
Parents want to know how AI will impact their child's learning. These strategies can help districts build trust and clear up misunderstandings as AI enters the classroom.
At the start of 2025, Illinois' AI task force will release recommendations for use in multiple sectors – including education. Here's how their recommendations may impact statewide guidance for AI…
AI is here to stay. So, what’s next? Author and educator Matt Miller joins us to explore how AI is reshaping teaching right here, right now and remind us about…
AI has arrived in the classroom! Let's talk about how educator can harness it for productive learning with Dr. Monica Burns + AI-enhanced apps and tools you can reach for…
Keeping up with the latest AI-powered solutions can feel overwhelming. Here are four trusted ILTPP Vendor Partners you can turn to when your district wants to harness AI to unleash…
There is a lot of buzz around AI right now – especially in the K-12 education community. At IETC 2023, you can cut through the buzz and start a conversation…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. To keep our classrooms relevant to today's learners, we need find ways to harness its power to create robust, personalized learning experiences.