Synchronous PD
Synchronous professional development (PD) refers to live, real-time training sessions where participants and facilitators interact simultaneously. Unlike asynchronous PD, which allows for self-paced learning, synchronous PD fosters immediate engagement, collaboration, and discussion, enabling participants to ask questions, share insights, and receive real-time feedback.
2026 Synchronous Professional Development
Flight Path 2030: A Principal’s Blueprint for Building AI-Ready High Schools
Red Wing Public Schools' Portrait of a Graduate calls for students who are AI-ready, data-literate, and ethically grounded. Learn more about Year 1 of Flight Path 2030 by turning their vision into reality — through new policies, professional development, expanded course offerings, and the systems needed to support every learner. Hear what "Laying the Groundwork" really looks like.
Student Voices on AI: National AI Literacy Day Town Hall
Students from across grade levels for an authentic conversation about how artificial intelligence is shaping learning today. In this Student Town Hall, learners share real experiences, challenges, and successes using AI in their classrooms. Designed to elevate student voice, this session highlighted perspectives on creativity, critical thinking, academic integrity, and the future of learning - offering educators a powerful look at AI through the eyes of those using it every day.
Engaging Parents and Families in A.I. Tools
As Generative AI becomes a household tool, it’s more important than ever for parents to understand the landscape. This parent town hall is designed to bridge the digital divide and provide families with the literacy they need to support their children’s education and well-being.
AI Literacy in Action: The Path to the AI-Ready Graduate
What does genuine AI literacy look like in schools? ISTE+ASCD has been learning alongside teachers and leaders in schools. Join CEO Richard Culatta for an honest conversation grounded in what educators on the ground are discovering every day: what real AI literacy looks like, why students need to learn AI by doing AI, and what it truly means to graduate AI-ready.
SAFE and Connected: Negotiating for an Ethical, Interoperable, and Human-Centric AI Future
In the age of Generative AI, student data is no longer just a record of achievement; it’s the key source for training and refining frontier models. As districts determine what AI tools to use, procurement is the intersection where safety meets connectivity.
This interactive session featured expert insights and a hands-on walk through of our AI Data Use and Protection Toolkit and walk away with a standardized framework for vetting AI vendors through the S.A.F.E. benchmarks and Project Unicorn’s interoperability standards.
What AI Changes (and What It Doesn't) A Framework for Educators
AI can write essays, solve equations, and synthesize research — so what does that mean for what we teach? This 45-minute session unpacks a data-driven framework from the aiEDU & Burning Glass Institute report Which Skills Matter Now? to help K–12 educators make sharper decisions about curriculum, instruction, and assessment in an age of AI. You'll leave with a four-quadrant lens for analyzing any skill in your subject area, a concrete example of the framework in action, and practical strategies for adapting your assessment approach.
Missed our live professional development sessions on National AI Literacy Day 2025? You can still access the insights and resources! Explore expert-led discussions on the future of technology, ethical considerations, and practical strategies for harnessing AI in your field.