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Leading in an AI World
An NWAIS Workshop Series to support member school leaders in strategic thinking and implementation of thoughtful AI policies and practices.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
3:00-4:30 PM PT / 4:00-5:30 PM MT
Audience
The four-session series is designed primarily for academic school leaders such as heads of school, division directors, department chairs, academic deans etc. Additionally, there will be a high degree of relevance for folks on the non-academic side of school. All who are interested are welcome to participate
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Workshop Series Description
How do we prepare our school communities for the impact of artificial intelligence on education? How do we align our near-term decisions and actions with a long-term vision for AI? In this networked learning experience for school leaders, we’ll tackle these questions through hands-on, collaborative learning and design. This program will cover four main topics and will seek input from participants to shape the details:
1. Understanding the potential and pitfalls of AI in education
2. Shaping a school position and policy on AI
3. Supporting professional learning and change management on AI
4. Engaging families as resources and partners in navigating AI’s long-term impact on school
Outcomes
After the Completion of the Workshops Series, Participants Will develop a deeper understanding of effective, responsible use of AI in order to support their schools in making strategic decisions.
Session Descriptions
Each 90-minute session will include a brief presentation, opportunities for breakout discussions, and guided design activities to begin collaboratively and take back to our schools. Participants will have a chance not just to plan for school-specific work, but learn from and share experiences with peers from other schools.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM PT / 4:00 - 5:30 AM MT
The AI Skills that Matter
After a welcome and program overview, Eric Hudson will offer four AI skills we should prioritize for our students’ futures: - Extending the Mind
- Information Literacy
- Playfulness
- Ethical Decision-Making
These skills empower students to think critically about generative AI, to explore it with curiosity and purpose, and to use it responsibly. Most importantly, developing these skills allow us to address generative AI while also looking beyond it to a world where our students will face constant adjustment to emerging technologies. We’ll explore the research that underlies each of these skills, look at practical classroom applications of them, and reflect on what might need to change in our own work to place them at the center of learning experiences.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM PT / 4:00 - 5:30 AM MT
Crafting an AI Position and Policy Participants will explore the major considerations of drafting a mission-aligned position and policy on responsible use of artificial intelligence. We’ll look at the current state of AI in education, review example policies from other schools, and discuss AI use cases to better understand how we define “responsible use of AI.” Participants will use a protocol and graphic template to begin drafting position and policy statements for their school. The session includes selective use of AI to model how it can support generative thinking and writing.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM PT / 4:00 - 5:30 AM MT
Cultivating Educator Agency in an AI World This session looks at principles and examples of effective professional learning and change management on AI. We’ll reflect on the role of school leaders in supporting educators at times of great change, and consider practical ways to engage educators in an open, asset-based conversation about AI’s role in learning and teaching. Participants will have a chance to collaboratively design a professional learning session that prioritizes educator agency while building AI skills.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM PT / 4:00 - 5:30 AM MT
Engaging Students and Families as Resources and Partners Our fourth and final session will focus on how to proactively engage students and families in navigating an AI world. We will identify the essential hopes, concerns, and perspectives of these stakeholders and compare them to our own. We will consider how we can partner with them to understand and communicate about the impact of AI on the world beyond school and use that understanding to make decisions about how we use AI in school. Finally, we’ll dedicate time in this session to reflect on the entire program and set goals for carrying our learning forward.
About the Instructor
Eric Hudson
 Eric is a facilitator and strategic advisor who specializes
in learner-centered assessment, human-centered leadership, and strategic program design. Most recently, Eric spent a decade at Global Online Academy (GOA), first as an instructional coach and ultimately as Chief Program Officer,
working with schools and nonprofits around the world to rethink where, when, and how learning happens. He has designed and facilitated professional learning for hundreds of schools and learning organizations, both in person and online. Prior to
GOA, he spent 12 years in the classroom, teaching at the middle school, high school, and college levels. Working with students is how he developed his passion for designing learning experiences. Eric serves on the board of the Association of Technology
Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS). His Substack newsletter “Learning on Purpose” has been featured in The Marshall Memo and The Educator’s Notebook. He has a M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. from Cornell University.
He lives on Cape Cod, MA, USA.
Registration
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Participants will register for the full series. In the case that you are not able to attend all three sessions in real time, all registrations include access to session recordings. Links to recordings will remain active for one month following each session and should not be shared.
Pricing
Registration includes access to all four workshops, session resources, and recordings*
Member Schools - $265
Non-Members - $365
* Links to recordings will remain active for one month following each session
Clock Hours, STARS Credits, and CertificatesThis course is eligible for a total of 6 in-service hours / credits.
A session sign-in sheet will be provided in a follow up email following each session to note your attendance. To receive full credit for your participation in this course, you will need to sign in for each session you attend. You may also request a certificate of participation via this sign-in sheet.
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If you have any other questions, contact NWAIS Program Coordinator & Registrar, Vivian Hoang. Cancellation
Registration substitutions may be made any time prior to the first session at no charge. Written cancellations received 24 hours before the first session are eligible for a refund after a $50 cancellation fee.
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