Intro to aiEDU & Why AI Readiness Matters
Free/Virtual
April 24, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (MST)
AI is changing education fast, and it can be hard to know where to start. This session introduces aiEDU and its approach to building AI literacy and readiness in schools.
We’ll explore why AI readiness matters for every student, share a framework for thinking about AI readiness in your classroom and school, and walk through how aiEDU supports educators and school systems through free curriculum, professional learning, and strategic advising tailored to district needs.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to go deeper, this session will give you a clear picture of the landscape and practical ways to move forward.
Workshop Objectives
Organization / Facilitator & Bio
Ashley Renick
Senior Programs Lead, West Coast – aiEDU
Ashley Renick is the Senior Programs Lead for the West Coast at aiEDU, a nonprofit working to ensure all students are ready to live, work, and thrive in a world where AI is everywhere.
She partners with school systems and education leaders to build AI literacy and readiness, supporting guidance and policy development, leading professional learning, and working alongside districts as they explore and implement AI in their communities.
Her career spans classroom teaching, social work, and direct partnership work with districts and schools, and has been shaped by a consistent commitment to ensuring students and educators have what they need to thrive. In her current role, she collaborates closely with education leaders, learning alongside them as schools navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI in education.
Workshop Format
Date: April 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (MST)
Delivery: Virtual/The workshop will be recorded and made available after the session.
Length: 1 hour
OPI Renewal Units: 1
To obtain more information, contact [email protected]
Register at https://forms.gle/TYAcCLHjr26Fps7F6
Free/Virtual
April 24, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (MST)
AI is changing education fast, and it can be hard to know where to start. This session introduces aiEDU and its approach to building AI literacy and readiness in schools.
We’ll explore why AI readiness matters for every student, share a framework for thinking about AI readiness in your classroom and school, and walk through how aiEDU supports educators and school systems through free curriculum, professional learning, and strategic advising tailored to district needs.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to go deeper, this session will give you a clear picture of the landscape and practical ways to move forward.
Workshop Objectives
- Understand why AI readiness matters for every student and educator.
- Explore a framework for approaching AI literacy and readiness that supports all students across a school or district.
- Learn how aiEDU supports schools and districts through curriculum, professional learning, and strategic advising.
Organization / Facilitator & Bio
Ashley Renick
Senior Programs Lead, West Coast – aiEDU
Ashley Renick is the Senior Programs Lead for the West Coast at aiEDU, a nonprofit working to ensure all students are ready to live, work, and thrive in a world where AI is everywhere.
She partners with school systems and education leaders to build AI literacy and readiness, supporting guidance and policy development, leading professional learning, and working alongside districts as they explore and implement AI in their communities.
Her career spans classroom teaching, social work, and direct partnership work with districts and schools, and has been shaped by a consistent commitment to ensuring students and educators have what they need to thrive. In her current role, she collaborates closely with education leaders, learning alongside them as schools navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI in education.
Workshop Format
Date: April 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (MST)
Delivery: Virtual/The workshop will be recorded and made available after the session.
Length: 1 hour
OPI Renewal Units: 1
To obtain more information, contact [email protected]
Register at https://forms.gle/TYAcCLHjr26Fps7F6