Overview

In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping educational landscapes, understanding and strategically implementing AI is crucial for K-12 school districts and leaders.

The Center for Digital Education and the Navigating the Future of K-12 Education Council are delighted to welcome Dr. Tom Ryan to our Spring 2024 virtual meeting. Dr. Ryan is a recognized leader in educational technology and recipient of CoSN’s Seymour Papert Lifetime Achievement Award. At our spring webinar he will introduce the K-12 Generative AI Maturity Tool developed through a partnership between CoSN, CGCS, and AWS. The Maturity Tool is designed to equip school districts with the capabilities to self-assess and enhance their AI readiness effectively.

During this webinar, Dr. Ryan will:

Guide attendees through the newly developed K-12 Generative AI Maturity Rubric;
Discuss how the Maturity Rubric can assist districts in self-evaluating their maturity levels across Leadership, Operations, Data, Technical Infrastructure, Security, and Legal/Risk domains; and
Provide insights on how the rubric can serve as a comprehensive roadmap to ensure a robust and strategic integration of AI technologies.

Don't miss this opportunity to equip your district with the tools needed to navigate the evolving world of AI in education. Register now to secure your spot in this transformative discussion!

Speakers

Brian Cohen — Moderator

Vice President, Center for Digital Education

Brian Cohen has been making waves in the world of digital education and government for over 30 years. Brian leverages decades of experience working in the public sector to provide organizational leadership, strategic direction and quality assurance for the Centers for Digital Education and Government. He has held various C-level positions, including: Vice-Chancellor and University CIO at the City University of New York (CUNY) Deputy Commissioner, New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications Brian graduated from St. John’s University and the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center at Touro University.

Monica Goldson — Moderator

Senior Fellow and Advisor, Center for Digital Education

Dr. Monica Goldson is the retired Chief Executive Officer for Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) after 32 years of service. Dr. Goldson holds three degrees from HBCUs – a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Florida A&M University, a master’s degree in Elementary and Secondary School Administration from Bowie State University, and a doctorate in Educational Administration and Policy from Howard University. Beyond the schoolhouse, Dr. Goldson is the recipient of numerous awards and honors.

Tom Ryan

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Tom Ryan has recently retired from Santa Fe Public Schools, in New Mexico, as Chief Information and Strategy Officer. He has co-founded, K12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group, to assist district leaders deliver educational success with technology, which is led by experienced school technology leaders. He has expertise in strategic planning and leadership, designing digital learning environments, technology infrastructure reviews.

Webinar

Leveraging the K-12 Generative AI Maturity Tool: Empowering School Districts for Intelligent Implementation