REGISTRATION POLICY: Registration deadline is one week prior to workshop unless otherwise noted. Cancellations not received 2 business days in advance and no-shows will be billed.
Workshop SectionThe Curious World of Generative AI: The Risks and Possibilities ~ June 4, 2026
RegistrationRegister for This Section
DepartmentESU 10 - T&L
Primary ContactPeg Coover
FacilitatorsPeg Coover, Jason Everett, Taylor Shepard
Description

AI is changing the landscape of education, but meaningful use goes beyond just learning new tools. This workshop is being delivered by author, former teacher, consultant, and current Solution Tree representative, Adam Garry. 

This session is designed for both teachers and administrators to build practical skills while creating real, usable products for their specific roles. Participants will explore simple, research-based frameworks to help guide decision-making and consider how AI can support strong teaching, learning, and assessment practices. The focus will be on how students can learn with AI in ways that deepen thinking and understanding. This workshop will equip educators with the skills to think critically, be curious, and use the tools that enable innovative practices.

Objectives:

  • Establish a shared understanding of how AI and Generative AI work, including an exploration of the associated risks and possibilities.

  • Apply research-based frameworks to real classroom and system-level situations.

  • Reflect on how AI is impacting current instruction and assessment practices.

  • Build a personal understanding of AI and identify what students need to know to be successful moving forward.

  • Provide time for participants to work and develop within their specific professional lens (e.g., teacher, administrator, media specialist).

Outcomes:

  • Skill-building and Product Creation: Participants will engage in hands-on development to create role-specific products.

  • Practical Deliverables: Attendees will leave with draft materials such as lesson redesigns, assessment ideas, or draft guidelines and policies.

  • Actionable Next Steps: Participants will gain practical tools and clear next steps to implement within their classroom, building, or district.

Guideline Development: Teachers will determine "Green, Yellow, and Red" use cases for their classrooms, while administrators will identify areas of flexibility versus firm policy.
LocationESU 10 Kearney NE - Conference Rooms B & C - North Wing  View Building Map
StatusSection StatusOpen
16 Registered  
10 Minimum; 100 Maximum; 20 Lunch Count
Section Dates
   
June 4, 20269:00 AM3:00 PM
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AudienceAudience: K-12 Teachers and Administrators
Registration Fees
  
Title IV member schools$20.00
Other ESU 10 Schools$40.00
Non-ESU 10 Schools$75.00
Grants
   
Title IV 2024-2025August 6, 2025August 6, 2026
LunchLunch will be provided.
College CreditThis section is not available for college credit.
SMART Service1108.00 Technology Integration Support
Tags
AQuESTT Tenet - Educator Effectiveness
Comments

Title IV Consortium Schools will receive $200 stipend for each eligible teacher.

Note:  Subject to change based on available funds.

Registration deadline is one week prior to workshop.  Cancellations not received 2 business days in advance will be billed the workshop fee.

Participants will be billed after the first day of the training series.