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5 Things to Consider When Planning AI Adoption at Your District: An Evaluation Guide
July 31, 2025
Evaluation guide preview
Evaluate AI-powered instructional tools with a clear district framework
Use this guide to organize a district review of how AI-powered instructional tools support learning, usability, instructional needs, equitable access, and responsible data practices.
Audit Preview
Move from district priorities to an informed AI adoption plan
The guide gives your team a structured way to define priorities, evaluate tools, capture questions and risks, and plan next steps.
ReviewEvaluateReflectPlan
Review
Define your instructional priorities and AI use cases
Align your team around the learning priorities and classroom needs an AI-powered tool should address.
Evaluate
Review tools across five adoption considerations
Consider student outcomes, usability, instructional needs, equitable access, and responsible data practices.
Reflect
Capture evidence, questions, and potential risks
Document where a tool aligns with district priorities and where your team still needs more information.
Plan
Turn findings into district adoption next steps
Use the completed review to guide team discussion, tool selection, implementation support, and professional learning.
5 Things to Consider When Planning AI Adoption at Your District: An Evaluation Guide
July 31, 2025
Evaluation guide preview
Evaluate AI-powered instructional tools with a clear district framework
Use this guide to organize a district review of how AI-powered instructional tools support learning, usability, instructional needs, equitable access, and responsible data practices.
Audit Preview
Move from district priorities to an informed AI adoption plan
The guide gives your team a structured way to define priorities, evaluate tools, capture questions and risks, and plan next steps.
ReviewEvaluateReflectPlan
Review
Define your instructional priorities and AI use cases
Align your team around the learning priorities and classroom needs an AI-powered tool should address.
Evaluate
Review tools across five adoption considerations
Consider student outcomes, usability, instructional needs, equitable access, and responsible data practices.
Reflect
Capture evidence, questions, and potential risks
Document where a tool aligns with district priorities and where your team still needs more information.
Plan
Turn findings into district adoption next steps
Use the completed review to guide team discussion, tool selection, implementation support, and professional learning.
5 Things to Consider When Planning AI Adoption at Your District: An Evaluation Guide
Evaluation guide preview
Evaluate AI-powered instructional tools with a clear district framework
Use this guide to organize a district review of how AI-powered instructional tools support learning, usability, instructional needs, equitable access, and responsible data practices.
Audit Preview
Move from district priorities to an informed AI adoption plan
The guide gives your team a structured way to define priorities, evaluate tools, capture questions and risks, and plan next steps.
ReviewEvaluateReflectPlan
Review
Define your instructional priorities and AI use cases
Align your team around the learning priorities and classroom needs an AI-powered tool should address.
Evaluate
Review tools across five adoption considerations
Consider student outcomes, usability, instructional needs, equitable access, and responsible data practices.
Reflect
Capture evidence, questions, and potential risks
Document where a tool aligns with district priorities and where your team still needs more information.
Plan
Turn findings into district adoption next steps
Use the completed review to guide team discussion, tool selection, implementation support, and professional learning.
5 Things to Consider When Planning AI Adoption at Your District: An Evaluation GuideA decision-making guide to help district leaders evaluate AI tools with a focus on instruction, equity, and responsible implementation.Oct 06, 2026https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f182e7ce15762d01b32e09/688a87ef40fa70902c0c1289_AI_Adoption_Evaluation_Guide_Thumb.avif