AI Guidebook

Professional Development

Our goal is for CPS staff to remain at the forefront of emerging GenAI technologies and their applications in education. To this end, opportunities for continual professional learning will be provided to staff starting in 2024. These include the AI Badge Pathway,  Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), optional workshops, virtual asynchronous training resources and more.

Badge Pathway

The AI Badge Pathway is a structured program designed to deepen individuals' understanding of AI and its practical applications within CPS.  Starting with foundational AI principles, the program guides participants to select appropriate AI tools based on their needs and desired outcomes, all while emphasizing ethical considerations, bias awareness, and responsible data practices. Participants learn to develop AI-driven solutions for their unique challenges, with each badge aligning with CPS' strategic goals. Ultimately, the Badge Pathway fosters a shared understanding of AI's potential to impact CPS and the wider world.

AI Foundations Badge

AI Foundations Badge

The CPS AI Foundations Badge for educators and staff is the start of your AI journey within CPS. It ensures that CPS stakeholders are equipped with the essential knowledge to effectively utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) in K-12.

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AI Explorer Badge

AI Explorer Badge

Coming SY25 Quarter 3

AI Innovator Badge

AI Innovator Badge

Coming SY25 Quarter 4
Professional Learning Communities
AI Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are collaborative groups within CPS where educators and staff learn, integrate, and grow with AI tools. These PLCs provide structured spaces for sharing experiences, discussing challenges, and exchanging best practices around AI implementation. Participants engage in ongoing, hands-on learning to develop their AI literacy, focusing on ethical considerations, data privacy, and effective usage within CPS’ systems. All stakeholders are eligible to participate in the PLCs following their completion of the CPS AI Foundations Badge, ensuring that everyone has the basic foundational knowledge necessary to engage in meaningful and impactful conversations with their peers.
Ensures continuous support for educators as AI tools evolve, enabling them to leverage AI for enhanced instruction, streamlined assessments, and data-informed decisions.

Digital Communities

Leverages digital platforms to foster a culture of shared knowledge and collective problem-solving to build confidence and proficiency in AI usage.

Monthly Webinars

Offers monthly webinar-style training sessions to introduce new AI developments and maintain a focus on continuous improvement.

AI Basics

GenAI offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance classroom interaction, personalize learning experiences, and foster an innovative learning environment for our students.

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AI Guidance for CPS