AI Implementation Plan

This plan is developed in alignment with Illinois HB 2503, SB 1920, Press Policy 6:235 and supports the District’s Strategic Plan goals of student success, a strong learning culture, and supporting exceptional staff

Guiding Principles (Our Guardrails)
Four core principles serve as guardrails for tool selection, classroom use, and professional learning
• Prioritize Physical, Emotional, and Digital Safety: We ensure AI supports a healthy and secure learning environment
• Focus on Education & Learning: AI is used to personalize lessons and enhance teaching effectiveness while supporting human teachers
• Be Transparent: We are honest about when and how AI is used to build trust with students and families.
• Safeguard Privacy, Security & Data Protection: We protect personally identifiable information (PII) and ensure data use follows laws like FERPA, COPPA and SOPPA.

Our multi-phase approach ensures thoughtful planning before full adoption:
• Phase 1: Exploration & Awareness (Oct – Dec 2025) [COMPLETE]: Established shared language, developed guiding principles, and gathered data from 1,220 community surveys
• Phase 2: Vision & Guardrails Development (Jan – March 2026): Finalize the vision statement, establish clear usage expectations, and launch an instructional pilot
• Phase 3: Plan Finalization & Implementation Prep (April – May 2026): Draft the final AI Plan, create a professional development roadmap for staff, and design a transparency plan

Survey data from students, staff, and parents has been vital in shaping this plan.
• Students (Grades 3-8): 70% of older students see AI's potential as a personal tutor, though 80% are skeptical of its accuracy.
• Staff: 88% believe AI can reduce administrative workloads, though 94% are concerned about its impact on student writing and critical thinking.
• Parents: 74% agree that learning AI responsibly is a critical life skill, while 82% emphasize the importance of data privacy.