Region 17 Comprehensive Center

Ready to implement #AI in education? Our final brief, "State Education Agency Policy for Artificial Intelligence: Getting Started," provides SEAs with actionable steps to begin development of an AI-related vision and strategic objectives that will drive the implementation of AI. In this brief, learn the steps to: ?? Define a system-wide vision of AI in education ?? Assess the system’s readiness to achieve the vision ?? Identify strategic priorities ?? Write strategic objectives that address the three questions above, ensuring each aligns to the SMARTIE framework Use this tool to get started on developing your state's #AIinEducation vision today! https://bit.ly/4dTDUJQ #EdTech #EdPolicy

Districts and schools that implement programs related to student well-being, academic, and life skill development improve #SchoolClimate, academics, and discipline. These programs also have significant effects on how students function in school and work as well as their emotional and mental health, even into adulthood. Check out Region 17's self-assessment tool that helps districts identify areas of growth and success while undertaking or expanding supports for #StudentSuccess. https://bit.ly/4bCNpLp

The Montana Teacher Residency Demonstration Project places college students in one-year teaching residencies in schools across Montana. One of the project's successes has been bringing #IndigenousTeachers back home to teach in their communities. See the impact of our work with Montana Office of Public Instruction in this new U.S. Department of Education video on the Montana Teacher Residency Demonstration Project. https://bit.ly/3vGnbZ1 #TeacherPrep

Preparing for AI in the field of education? Our second brief, "Artificial Intelligence Policy Considerations for State Education Agencies," offers SEAs considerations for beginning to address #AI, shape policies, and develop guidance. In this brief, learn what steps you need to take to: ?? Determine what drives work related to AI and education in your state ?? Engage relevant stakeholders in developing policies and plans ?? Ensure policies are inclusive, ethical, and meet the unique needs of all users ?? Develop implementation and review plans for AI in education management, teaching, learning, and assessment ?? Pilot testing, monitoring, and building an evidence base Get this checklist to guide you through developing AI guidance in your state! https://bit.ly/3WDjRZU #AIInEducation #EdTech #EducationPolicy

?? New insights on #Literacy education! Our brief dives into effective strategies for teaching #MultilingualLearners and students with #Dyslexia, ensuring every student thrives. Learn how research can transform classroom practice: https://bit.ly/3yjKqcy #ScienceOfReading #LiteracyResearch

Ready to navigate #AI in schools? The first brief in our series, "Artificial Intelligence in Education: An Overview for State Departments of Education," provides SEAs with a foundational understanding of AI and explores current policies. In this brief: ?? Learn the five characteristics of innovation adoption ?? Learn what AI currently can and can't do ?? Learn about different types of AI from Natural Language Processing to Generative AI ?? Learn proactive ways to start leveraging AI in schools ?? Learn about current landscape of AI in education policies Start your journey today with this foundational resource! https://bit.ly/4dHNHSW #EdTech #AIInEducation #EducationPolicy

What have we learned about high-dosage #Tutoring to mitigate #LearningLoss? Region 17's co-director JACOB WILLIAMS shares insights from this year's #ESEAConference, including 4 key learnings. https://bit.ly/3Tjvv8N Comprehensive Center Network

AI is transforming education. Our three-part series, "Artificial Intelligence: What States Need to Know" offers state education agencies essential tools to develop guidance on #AI in their schools. https://bit.ly/495bEjU #AIinEducation #EdTech

Districts and schools that implement programs related to student well-being, academic, and life skill development improve #SchoolClimate, academics, and discipline. These programs also have significant effects on how students function in school and work as well as their emotional and mental health, even into adulthood. Check out Region 17's self-assessment tool that helps districts identify areas of growth and success while undertaking or expanding supports for #StudentSuccess. https://bit.ly/4bCNpLp

The Montana Teacher Residency Demonstration Project places college students in one-year teaching residencies in schools across Montana. One of the project's successes has been bringing #IndigenousTeachers back home to teach in their communities. See the impact of our work with Montana Office of Public Instruction in this new U.S. Department of Education video on the Montana Teacher Residency Demonstration Project. https://bit.ly/3vGnbZ1 #TeacherPrep