AI is already in your district. It arrives in classroom tools, back-office software, parent communications, and a growing number of products you buy, and it usually doesn’t come labeled as an “AI decision.” So the real question for school leaders is no longer whether AI will be used. It’s where it should be used, when, and under what rules.
That’s the focus of the next AEPA Education Insights webinar, presented by SHI Public Sector.
AI Governance for K-12 Leaders: From AI Experimentation to Responsible Adoption
📅 Tuesday, November 3, 2026
🕐 1:00–1:45 PM Central / 2:00–2:45 PM Eastern
💻 Online, free, and open to anyone
What you’ll cover
This session doesn’t push any product. It’s built for board members, superintendents, finance officers, and technology leaders who need a clear way to govern AI without slowing everything down. You’ll learn:
- Why a policy alone isn’t governance, and what it takes to make your rules stick
- How national guidance from CoSN and ISTE is lining up around a shared set of leadership responsibilities
- Three governance models scaled to fit your district’s size and staff capacity
- A five-lens framework for evaluating any proposed AI use, from a classroom tool to a new software purchase
- Oversight that fits the risk, plus clear ownership across leadership roles
- A five-stage roadmap for moving from experimentation to responsible adoption
You’ll leave with three working commitments: know what’s in use, define what responsible use looks like, and act through a repeatable process. You’ll also bring home one concrete next decision for your district.
Why it matters for purchasing
Many AI tools enter a district through a purchase order, not a policy vote. If you sign contracts, review quotes, or approve software renewals, you’re already part of your district’s AI governance whether anyone told you or not. This session gives you a framework for asking the right questions before signing.
Presenters
- Dorsey Finn, K-12 Education Strategist
- Chris Dickman, Contract & Business Development Manager