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.
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AI Foundations Badge
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AI Explorer Badge
+ AI Foundations Badge
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AI Innovator Badge
+ AI Explorer Badge
+ AI Foundations Badge
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’s 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.
Continuous Support
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.