MIDWEST PRINCIPALS’ CENTER and

ILLINOIS ASCD invite you to

Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Education:

Embracing and Harnessing AI Tools for Teaching and Learning

Presented by

Meghan Hargrave

February 11, 2025

8:30am – 3:00pm

Medinah Shrine Center

Addison, Illinois

(VIRTUAL option also available)

It is no surprise that we are experiencing an unprecedented technological revolution with rapidly evolving technologies transforming the educational landscape, especially Generative Artificial Intelligence.  As educators, it is important that we stay current with these changes and learn the most responsible and effective ways to utilize AI to enhance teaching and learning.  Depending on how they are used and what they are used for, AI can streamline daily teaching tasks, provide students with greater access, and ultimately have a positive impact on education.

This workshop will focus on ways K-12 educators can purposefully integrate AI into daily functions, including ways to use it for managing content, engaging learners, differentiating instruction, assessment, and providing feedback. Additionally, this session will balance the innovation that comes with AI alongside concerns and obstacles, including topics like data security, plagiarism, and district use policies. Recognizing the diverse range of expertise/exposure on this topic, the workshop is designed to support attendees at all stages of the learning curve in making qualitative changes to their role in the age of AI. Expect to be inspired and empowered to take the next step with AI in education!

As a result of this workshop, participants will:

• Review the most updated research around AI in education, including various state and national guidelines from the NEA, U.S. Department of Ed, and the Illinois State Board of Education.

• Explore the way AI integration can be done in conjunction with other school or district goals and initiatives. 

• Learn strategies for integrating AI tools into daily teaching functions of most K-12 educators. 

• Examine the way existing pedagogy and best practices can and should be considered when interacting with AI for teaching and learning. 

• Consider the ethical concerns related to AI and learn some practical ways that other teachers, schools and districts have worked through them. 

• Collaborate, ask questions, and synthesize learning with others interested in the same topic and with the presenter, a passionate thought-partner in this topic. 

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:  Meghan Hargrave is an experienced education coach, district consultant, and published author, specializing in guiding K-12 schools across the world in literacy instruction’s best practices. Her expertise is in orchestrating educational initiatives, teaching goals, student data, and current research to deliver customized professional development that meets the needs of all stakeholders. After teaching in both elementary and middle school settings, Meghan worked as a Senior Staff Developer at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University and has run her own curriculum-agnostic consulting company since 2019. Most recently, Meghan is a published Corwin author and has been instrumental in integrating generative AI into educational practices, holding certifications in ChatGPT, GoogleAI, and AI for Education. She co-authored The Artificial Intelligence Playbook with Fisher and Frey in early 2024. In addition to speaking at various conferences and engaging with a wide range of audiences, she enjoys collaborating with schools in New York, Illinois, California, Hawaii, Taipei, and beyond for onsite professional development, classroom coaching and support. 

Registration fee includes a continental breakfast, hot lunch buffet, and a copy of The Artificial Intelligence Playbook mailed directly to the participant prior to the workshop.