Welcome to your one-stop AI Resource Center, created specifically for educators.


Whether you’re just starting to explore artificial intelligence or looking to integrate it more deeply into your teaching practice, this hub offers everything you need. From professional development opportunities and hands-on toolkits to policy guidance,  ready-to-use curriculum and expert-led webinars, we’ve gathered some of the most credible resources from across the tech and edtech landscape. 

Professional Development & Webinars 

Artificial Intelligence 101 for K–12 Teachers

A series of educator PD videos and companion guides from Code.org introducing AI fundamentals and classroom integration. Sessions include a fireside chat on AI in schools, an AI 101 primer, how to transform learning with AI, and strategies for responsible AI use in education.

Type: Video course & guides (5+ hours)

Certification/PD Credit: No formal certificate (free self-paced resources; educators may download a completion email or badge from Code.org if provided).

 

Grow with Google

Google’s free course (developed with MIT) on using generative AI to save time on tasks, personalize learning, and enhance lessons. Also covers AI fundamentals and responsible use.

Type: Self-paced online course (3–5 hours)

Certification/PD Credit: Certificate of completion provided (can be used for PD credit, subject to district/state approval)

 

IBM AI Education – AI Foundations for Educators

IBM’s free online PD suite (9 webinars, ~14 hours total) covering foundational AI concepts (machine learning, NLP, ethics, robotics, etc.) with K–12 classroom connections. Educators get practical knowledge to teach AI concepts.

Type: On-demand webinar series (9 parts)

Certification/PD Credit: Certificate of hours for each webinar; IBM AI Foundations for Educators digital badge earned by completing all nine webinars.

 

Using AI as a Thought Partner to Spark Creativity (ISTE/NEA Webinar)

Interactive session showing how educators can use AI as a “collaborative thought partner” for lesson planning and problem-solving. Demonstrates AI tools for brainstorming ideas and inspiring creativity while keeping teachers in control.

Type: Webinar (1 hour)

Certification/PD Credit: 1 PD hour; Teacher Quality Certificate awarded on completion.

 

A Critical Look at AI’s Role in Special Education (ISTE/NEA Webinar)

Panel discussion on leveraging AI to support students with special needs. Explores how AI can assist with paperwork and individualized support in special education, while addressing legal and ethical implications.

Type: Webinar (1 hour)

Certification/PD Credit: 1 PD hour; Teacher Quality Certificate upon completion.

 

Enhancing and Redefining Teaching and Learning with AI (ISTE/NEA Webinar)

Concluding webinar in NEA’s series focusing on using AI to transform educational practice. Examines innovative uses of AI for personalized instruction, data-driven teaching decisions, and reimagining classroom dynamics.

Type: Webinar (1 hour)

Certification/PD Credit: 1 PD hour; Teacher Quality Certificate upon completion.

 

AI for Educators

Microsoft’s beginner-friendly AI learning path covering AI basics (LLMs, generative AI, prompt engineering, ethics) and practical classroom applications with MS tools.

Type: Learning path (4 modules)

Certification/PD Credit: Microsoft Learn digital achievement badge upon completion (proof of 4-module course completion).

 

Learning About & Teaching with AI in Education

National Education Association’s foundational 5-hour course exploring AI concepts and educational applications. Educators learn to integrate AI tools effectively and ethically in teaching, learning, and admin tasks while fostering student AI literacy.

Type: Online course (independent study)

Certification/PD Credit: 5 PD hours; yields a Teacher Quality Certificate upon completion.

 

Guides, Toolkits & Policy 

Bringing AI to School: Tips for School Leaders

ISTE+ASCD guide with AI implementation tips for school leadersA concise ISTE+ASCD guide for principals and district leaders on safely and thoughtfully implementing AI in schools. Provides background on AI’s impact in education and leadership tips for an “AI‑infused” school vision.

Type: Guide (ebook)

 

Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom - A Guide on Ethics and AI

ISTE’s Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom series, is a set of guides for teachers who are seeking instructional and curricular resources about artificial intelligence (AI) for various grade levels and across a range of subject areas.

Type: Educator guide (PDF)

 

Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom – Elementary

Part of ISTE’s Hands-On AI Projects series, this guide provides age-appropriate AI activities for young learners. Includes unplugged exercises (no tech needed) and simple AI projects (e.g. basic chatbots, games) to build AI literacy in elementary school.

Type: Educator guide (PDF)

 

Hands-On AI Projects – Secondary

ISTE’s secondary-level AI projects guide, offering practical lessons from “unplugged” activities to more advanced student projects (like creating chatbots or simple AI-driven games). Tailored for secondary curricula to strengthen students’ AI understanding through hands-on learning.

Type: Educator guide (PDF)

 

Hands-On AI Projects – Electives

This ISTE guide focuses on integrating AI into elective subjects. It features creative project ideas and cross-curricular AI activities, helping elective teachers engage students with AI concepts in contexts like art, music, language arts, etc.

Type: Educator guide (PDF)

 

Hands-On AI Projects – Computer Science

ISTE’s AI project guide for CS classes, with more technical exercises and coding projects. Helps CS teachers introduce machine learning concepts, chatbot development, and other AI applications to students with programming experience.

Type: Educator guide (PDF)

 

AI in Education Hub

NEA’s AI in Education hub offers trusted guidance, tools, and professional learning opportunities to help educators navigate the evolving role of artificial intelligence in schools and classrooms.

Type: Toolkit

 

NEA Task Force Report on AI in Education
The NEA’s official AI in Education Task Force Report and Policy Statement offering educator-informed principles, priorities, and recommendations for ethical and equitable AI integration in schools nea.org. Serves as a vision and guiding document for how AI should serve students and educators.

Type: Report (PDF)

 

Vetting AI EdTech Resources
A practical NEA guide for evaluating AI tools for classroom use. Offers a step-by-step checklist covering human-centered design, evidence of effectiveness, ethical practices, equity/accessibility, PD support, and data privacy/security considerations.

Type: Reference List

 

Dos and Don't of AI in the Classroom
Quick-reference NEA guide on best practices and common pitfalls in classroom AI use.

Type: Reference List

 

AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit
Comprehensive toolkit from Teach AI. This toolkit is designed to support education authorities, school leaders, and teachers in creating thoughtful guidance to help their communities realize the potential benefits of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) in primary and secondary education while understanding and mitigating the potential risks.

Type: Toolkit

 

Curriculum & Lesson Resources  

Machine Learning for Kids (IBM/IBM Watson)

Platform by IBM for students to train and build projects with ML models. Includes downloadable lesson plans for hands-on experimentation. Emphasizes learning by doing and ethical discussion of AI outcomes.

Type: Online tool + lessons

 

Exploring AI Ethics Curriculum (Middle School)

MIT RAISE curriculum for middle schoolers to explore AI ethics through discussions and projects. Topics include bias, privacy, and fairness.

Type: Lesson unit (multi-day)

 

Explore our collection of AI blog posts, crafted to help educators stay informed and inspired.

These blogs offer timely insights, practical tips, and real-world examples of how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching, learning, and school operations. 

Webinars

Early middle school male student standing, holding laptop in hand, and using AI to learn

Watch our Webinar on AI in Education

Tune in on-demand to hear industry experts Luyen Chou and Lindy Hockenbary share insights on AI’s explosion. Explore: 

  • How AI is reshaping the educational landscape 
  • The potential—and challenges—of implementing AI in teaching practices. 

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