The Impact of AI on Teaching & Learning

Exploring AI as a Partner, a Tool, and a Disruptor in Schools

UPDATE: The May 7th In Person Day is now Open for ALL!

The rapid acceleration of AI continues to change the landscape for our students and our schools. We are opening our May workshop to colleagues across the region to provide a space where we can collaborate, share resources, and plan collectively.

We will use the Vermont AOE guidance to ground our conversations. However, the primary focus is on giving teams the autonomy to work on the areas most relevant to their needs.

Areas for collaboration and planning include:

· The Human Connection: Protecting student-teacher relationships and the social-emotional aspects of learning.

· Personalizing Instruction: Using AI for accessibility and to support individual student interests.

· Workflow and Efficiency: Identifying practical ways to reduce administrative burden for teachers.

· Ethics and Safety: Establishing clear guardrails for privacy and academic integrity.

This is a working session rather than a presentation. Our goal is to share what is working in our buildings and begin purposeful planning for the summer and the start of the next school year.

Cost:

CVEDC Members $250

Non- Members: $300

Location: Hampton Inn and Conference Center, Colchester

Our facilitators:

Gabe Hamilton, Director of Learning at Addison Northwest School District, is a transformative education leader with 18 years of experience in teaching science and photography. As the former Proficiency-based Learning Coordinator for Mt. Abraham Unified School District, he reshaped assessment methods and student tracking, pioneering a regionally innovative approach.

Katie Mack (she/her) is both a librarian and Social Studies teacher at Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg, Vermont. In these roles, she focuses on partnering with teams and colleagues to advance student-centered learning.

Stan Williams is the Community Engagement and Innovative Education Coordinator for the Champlain Valley School District, where he also works as an instructional coach and has spent many years teaching Humanities in grades 7–12. He co-founded the Think Tank class at Champlain Valley Union High School to give students space to explore real-world challenges and design thoughtful solutions.