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7 Essential Leadership Guidelines for Using Generative AI in Schools

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 7, 2024

In 2024, though, schools have started creating policies and guidelines for using generative AI with K-12 students. Administrators need to understand how it works and how it can benefit learning. For teachers, they need to be involved in the process of selecting any AI tools to use in the classroom as well as developing the guidelines.

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Keeping Student Data Secure: 5 Strategic Approaches

edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2025

Superintendents participating in the edLeader Panel “ Data Privacy: A Critical Multi-Stakeholder School District Priority ” shared their effective strategies, centered on five guidelines that inform their actions to ensure data privacy.

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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

During the edWebinar, “ Leadership Strategies to Assure Student Data Privacy: The Trusted Learning Environment Seal ,” the presenters explored CoSN’s Five Critical Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Your Use of Technology and how superintendents can support their staff. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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Effective Technology Professional Learning: Leading and Collaborating to Assure Success

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Moore says that before any rollout of sustainable and effective professional learning, there are four factors that school leaders must consider. Gaddis explained how Wake County focused their professional learning by first identifying three groups: teachers, leadership, and school library media coordinators.

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Critical Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Districts

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 28, 2022

During the edLeader Panel, “ Leadership Challenges and Solutions Regarding Data Privacy in Technology-Enriched Learning Environments ,” three district leaders discussed the five critical guidelines for ensuring data privacy in the use of technology in their districts. Stay current and compliant with federal and state laws.

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Inclusive Education: Creating Learning Experiences For Every Child

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

With 90 percent of her North Dakota district leaders graduates of the local school system, Dr. Louters said professional learning for board leaders is vital in helping all understand “implicit bias” and being conscious of its extensive effects on administrative decisions.

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K-12 Leaders on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The group shared guidelines from the CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, which were created to help school leaders implement policies to address AI/generative AI in schools. CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders.

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5 Steps For Addressing Equitable Learning Using Technology

edWeb.net

JANUARY 26, 2023

Step 2: Develop and communicate a school systemwide policy for accessibility including guidelines for purchasing Equity policies are great, but they don’t often talk about the role of assistive technology. CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders.

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Five Critical Guidelines for Data Privacy Across School Districts

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Quinn Kellis, Superintendent Dysart Unified School District, Surprise, AZ; and Linnette Attai, Project Director, CoSN Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program, explained CoSN’s Protecting Privacy in Connected Learning initiative and superintendents’ essential role in directing their districts’ efforts.

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Leading a District Effectively During an Unprecedented School Year

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The priorities included having multiple scenarios for school openings and closings, based on evolving CDC guidelines and COVID infection rates, and continued development of the district infrastructure needed to handle them. He also works with edWeb.net to write articles on their professional learning edWebinars.

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Funding School Services in the Midst of Multiple Crises

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

She also recommends working with county and state officials to track what’s working in other districts, and she suggested keeping the district’s “external auditor on speed dial” to make sure that any new steps being taken are within the appropriate guidelines and deadlines, which also remain subject to change. Join the Community.

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Creating and Leading Equitable, Effective Learning Systems

edWeb.net

JUNE 25, 2021

Step 2: Develop and Communicate a Districtwide Policy for Accessibility, Including Guidelines for Accessible Purchasing. Styles said that when developing and communicating guidelines for accessible purchasing, it is important to include students in the process. “We Join the Community. By Eileen Belastock.

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What?s New: New Tools for Schools

techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

DISCOVERY EDUCATION AND MCREL INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT ON STRATEGIES ( www.discoveryeducation.com ) & ( www.mcrel.org ) Discovery Education announced it has aligned its popular Spotlight on Strategies content to McREL International’s six-phase model for learning.

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Planning for the Total Cost of Edtech Initiatives

edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

Using CoSN’s blueprint for smart IT decisions as a guideline, the three superintendents explained how to align priorities, and balance choice with cost and outcomes to creative sustainable programs. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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Five Steps to Ensure Accessibility for All

edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Like professional development, audits shouldn’t be done once a year.

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Getting Whole Community Buy-in for 1:1 Technology Initiatives

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

On the school side, the students need to become responsible stewards of the tech as well and should be involved in setting guidelines for responsible use. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. Join the Community.

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How we stopped using Accelerated Reader

Reading By Example

OCTOBER 21, 2017

The idea of collective commitments comes from the Professional Learning Community literature, specifically Learning by Doing, 3rd edition. The difference is collective commitments are focused on student learning. Collective commitments are similar to norms you might find on a team.

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7 Keys to Strategic Communication for Leaders Across Their Communities

edWeb.net

MARCH 27, 2025

Learn about your communitys communications preferences Although there are some general guidelines you could follow (such as high school students probably wont use Facebook), talk with your staff, families, and community to find out what they prefer.

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50 predictions about what 2025 will bring to edtech, innovation, and everything in between

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2025

— Ken Cook, Director of School Safety & Advocacy, Allegion In 2025, advancements in mass communication and interoperability will continue to be pivotal in strengthening school safety and emergency response. These supports will need to be more flexible, affordable, and accessible to districts and schools.

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7 Essential Leadership Guidelines for Using Generative AI in Schools

Keeping Student Data Secure: 5 Strategic Approaches

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K-12 Leaders on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI

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Five Critical Guidelines for Data Privacy Across School Districts

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Five Steps to Ensure Accessibility for All

Getting Whole Community Buy-in for 1:1 Technology Initiatives

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