Artificial Intelligence

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.

General AI Guidelines

• Bletchley Declaration – Bletchley AI Safety Summit (2023)
• Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI – European Commission (2019)
• Ethically Aligned Design – IEEE (2019)
• AI Risk Management Framework – NIST (2023)
• National AI Strategy – GOV.UK (2021)
• Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence – Whitehouse.gov (2025)

Education-Focused AI Guidelines

• A New Direction for Students in an AI World: Prosper, Prepare, Protect – Center of Universal Education (2026)
• Blueprint for Action: Comprehensive AI Literacy for All – EdSAFE (2025)
• A Landscape Analysis: Guidance for AI in Education – TeachAI (2025)
• Framework for Implementing AI into State Education Agencies – ILO Group (2024)
• K-12 Generative AI Readiness Checklist – Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
• Policy Guidance Framework – EdSAFE
• A Guide to AI in Education – Google for Education
• Bringing AI to School: Tips for School Leaders – ISTE (2023)
• AI Integration Framework for Schools – Michigan Virtual (2023)
• Guidance for Generative AI in Education and Research – UNESCO (2023)
• AI and Education: Guidance for Policy Makers – UNESCO (2021)
• AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning – U.S. Department of Education (2023)
• Protecting Students’ Civil Rights in the Digital Age – Center for Democracy & Technology (2023)
• Commonsense Guardrails for Using Advanced Technology in Schools – AFT (2025)
• Artificial Intelligence in Education – NEA (2024)
• State AI Guidance Directory AI for Education

Illinois-Specific Guidelines

• Report of the Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Task Force – State of Illinois (2024)

Research & Landscape Surveys

• Exploring Effective Uses of Generative AI in Education – OCED (2026)
• What States Say About Evaluating AI in Education: Reviewing Guidance From 32 States and Puerto Rico – Digital Promise (2025)
• AI Index Report – Standford (2025)
• AI in Higher Education: A Meta Summary of Recent Surveys of Students and Faculty – Campbell Academic Technology Services (2025)
• The State of AI in Education – Carnegie Learning (2025)
• Students, Teachers in Stride with EdTech Threats While Parents Are Left Behind – Center for Democracy & Technology (2025)

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.

AI Frameworks & Guidance

• AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit – TeachAI (2025)
• Empowering Learners for the Age of AI– OECD (2025)
• AI Literacy Framework – Digital Promise (2024)
• AI Readiness Framework – aiEDU
• The Safe Benchmark Framework – EdSAFE Alliance (2024)
• The Ethical Framework for AI in Education – Institute for Ethical AI in Education (2021)
• Bloom’s Taxonomy Revisited – Oregon State University (2024)
• Grade Band Progression Charts – AI4K12, 2021
• Professional Development for Teachers in the Age of AI – European Schoolnet Academy (2024)
• AI Competency Framework for Teachers – UNESCO (2024)
• AI Toolkit for District Leaders – Common Sense Media (2025)
• A Guide to AI in Schools: Perspectives for the Perplexed – MIT (2025)
• AI Learning Priorities for all Students – AI4K12, 2025

District and School Policies, Procedures, and Handbooks

• Sample Student Agreement on the Use of AI – TeachAI (2024)
• Use of Artificial Intelligence – Illinois Principals Association (IPA), Model Student Handbook

Exemplar Districts

• AI Guidelines – District 65
• Parent Student Handbook – Ridgewood Community High School District 234
• Foundational Beliefs on AI Use – Met High School
• AI Guidebook – Houston Independent School District
• AI Guidance and Student AI Responsible Use – Triad Community Unit #2
• AI Tools – Olympia
• Generative AI Policy – Indian Prairie #204
• Guidelines for Students – Chicago Public Schools
• An AI Musical – Barrington School District
• AI Policy – McLean County Unit District No. 5
• AI Literacy Communication Toolkit – LA County Office of Education

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.

Background

• AI in 5 Minutes – aiEDU
• What is AI? (see p. 2) – ISTE

AI Frameworks

• AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit – TeachAI (2025)
• Empowering Learners for the Age of AI– OECD (2025)
• AI Literacy Framework – Digital Promise (2024)
• AI Readiness Framework – aiEDU
• The Safe Benchmark Framework – EdSAFE Alliance (2024)
• The Ethical Framework for AI in Education – Institute for Ethical AI in Education (2021)
• Bloom’s Taxonomy Revisited – Oregon State University (2024)
• Grade Band Progression Charts – AI4K12, 2021
• Professional Development for Teachers in the Age of AI – European Schoolnet Academy (2024)
• AI Competency Framework for Teachers – UNESCO (2024)
• AI Toolkit for District Leaders – Common Sense Media (2025)
• A Guide to AI in Schools: Perspectives for the Perplexed – MIT (2025)
• AI Learning Priorities for all Students – AI4K12, 202

Prompt Writing Guides

• AI Prompt Writing Guide for Educations – AI-for-Education.org
• GenAI Chatbot Prompt Library for Educators – AI for Education

Resources

• Resource Directory – AI Literacy Day

Student Lessons

• AI Pedagogy – metaLAB (at) Harvard
• Lessons and Tools for Teaching About Artificial Intelligence – CommonSenseMedia
• AI Snapshots: 180 Warmups – aiEDU
• AI Challenges – aiEDU
• AI Project Dashboard – aiEDU
• How AI Works – Code.org
• Talk and Learn AI with Code.org – Code.org
• Machine Learning for Kids
• AI Robots – Make
• AI Resources – Standford
• Dancing with AI – MIT
• Day of AI lessons – MIT
• Applied Digital Skills lesson – Google

Student-Facing AI Tools

• MagicStudent (MagicSchool)
• Skill Struck 
• Class Companion
• SchoolAI
• Khanmigo

Citing AI-Generated Content

• MLA Style – Generative AI 
• APA Style – ChatGPT
• Chicago Style – Generative AI

Instruction and Classroom Management

• Peer & AI Review + Reflection (PAIRR) – UC Davis
• Combating Academic Dishonesty – University of Chicago
• Promoting Academic Integrity in your Course – Cornell University
• Strategies for Teaching Well When Students Have Access to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Generation Tools – George Mason University
• Example Syllabi Policies for AI Generative Tools, Higher Ed: Google Docs | Google Sheets

Professional Learning

• Artificial Intelligence 101 for Schools – LTC
• AI Plagiarism Playbook – LTC
• Google Gemini Basics – LTC
• In-person and virtual workshops – LTC
• Educators AI Certification  – Khanmicgo
• Learn AI Fundamentals with Google AI Essentials – Google
• AI for Educators – Microsoft
• Experience AI – Raspberry Pi

Books

• Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick
• AI for Educators by Matt Miller