Embracing AI Through Our Staff Development: Wichita Public Schools knows its vision for personalized learning runs through the professional training of its educators.

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Title: Embracing AI Through Our Staff Development: Wichita Public Schools knows its vision for personalized learning runs through the professional training of its educators.
Authors: SMOKOHOWSKI, DYANE dsmokorowski@usd259.net, DICKSON, ROB
Source: School Administrator. Jul2025, p32-35. 4p. 3 Color Photographs.
Subject Terms: *Career development, *Professional employee training, *School districts, *Artificial intelligence, *Creative thinking, Data privacy, Chief information officers
Abstract: The article focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in Wichita Public Schools as a strategic commitment to enhance education and professional development. Initiated in November 2022, the district aims to leverage AI to personalize learning, foster inclusivity, and prepare students for a technology-driven future. Key initiatives include professional development for educators, annual edtech summits, and the Edtech Playoff series of workshops, which provide ongoing training on AI tools. The district emphasizes collaboration with teachers in policy development to ensure that AI integration is practical and beneficial, ultimately leading to improved student engagement and learning outcomes. [Extracted from the article]
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  Data: The article focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in Wichita Public Schools as a strategic commitment to enhance education and professional development. Initiated in November 2022, the district aims to leverage AI to personalize learning, foster inclusivity, and prepare students for a technology-driven future. Key initiatives include professional development for educators, annual edtech summits, and the Edtech Playoff series of workshops, which provide ongoing training on AI tools. The district emphasizes collaboration with teachers in policy development to ensure that AI integration is practical and beneficial, ultimately leading to improved student engagement and learning outcomes. [Extracted from the article]
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