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The AI in Education Leadership Catalyst, a joint initiative with the Center for Black Educator Development and Latinos for Education, is designed to empower PK-12 school, district, and government education leaders* with foundational knowledge and skills to leverage AI in transforming teaching and learning. Through a community first approach, we aim to create a supportive and collaborative learning environment where participants can explore the core components of AI, understand its applications in education, and develop ethical guidelines for its use. By incorporating capacity building techniques and fostering critical discourse, education leaders will collaborate to advance their effective and responsible use of AI to advance learning outcomes for all students.

Virtual Live Sessions (Thursdays):

April 9, 2026, 6:00PM – 7:30PM CST

April 16, 2026, 6:00PM – 7:30PM CST

April 23, 2026, 6:00PM – 7:30PM CST

April 30, 2026, 6:00PM – 7:30PM CST

May 7, 2026, 6:00PM – 7:30PM CST

May 14, 2026, 6:00PM – 7:30PM CST

The following attachments/information will be required as part of the application criteria:

Resume (2-page max in .PDF format) OR LinkedIn Profile URL
Short Response Questions (Attach as PDF)

What motivated you to apply for this learning series and what are your goals in participating?
Describe a challenge you are facing or anticipate facing when using AI in education. How do you hope this community and program will support you in overcoming that challenge?
Please respond to ONE of the following questions:

How do you see using AI to transform teaching and learning, particularly for the grade levels or subject areas you work with?
What experiences, knowledge, or perspectives can you contribute to this learning community?
How do you approach learning and staying current with emerging technologies like AI?
Equity, inclusion, and advocacy in education for all students is central to our work. In what ways are you exploring equity, inclusion, or advocacy in your work?

*Teacher leaders are encouraged to apply.

Apply by March 15th for priority consideration. The deadline to apply is Sunday, March 29th by 11:59PM EST. Notifications of acceptance will be issued to all applicants by April 3rd.

Referrals/Nominations (OPTIONAL)

This section is not required but appreciated!

Do you know someone who would benefit from participating in this program? If so, please share their information with us and we will reach out to these individuals directly.

We appreciate your time in providing contact information for others you may think would be a great fit for our learning communities.

Would you like to share any nominations?

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Nomination 1

First Name

Last Name

Employer

State Where The Nominee Lives

Nomination 2

First Name

Last Name

Employer

State Where The Nominee Lives

Nomination 3

First Name

Last Name

Employer

State Where The Nominee Lives

Certification and Submission

I understand that by submitting this application, I am prepared to commit approximately sixteen (16) hours of my time to the learning series through a combination of live sessions and asynchronous learning components.

I Agree.

I certify all of the information presented in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misinformation or misrepresentation may result in my being disqualified for consideration.

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Applicant Information

Employment and Education

Resume, Short Responses, and AI Foundation

Referrals/Nominations (OPTIONAL)

Certification and Submission