Conference Strand: GenAI_leaders

M1-03-In Pierce 9:00 am - 9:50 am	CANCELLED ~ Lead Smarter: AI-Enhanced Workflows for School Leaders (60) Peter Siner, Professional Learning Specialist/ Founder, Teach Smarter
Level: Intermediate	Explore how school leaders can use AI to streamline daily tasks, support instructional goals, and reduce time spent on repetitive work. This session introduces practical, leadership-focused workflows using tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. You will try out prompts designed to help with walkthrough feedback, family communication, PD planning, IEP and MTSS documentation, and more. The session also covers how to evaluate AI outputs for clarity, tone, and usefulness. You will leave with examples, templates, and a clearer sense of how AI can support your role without adding complexity or risk.
M3-03-Ex Pierce 11:40 am - 12:30 pm	AI & Professional Learning Christina DiMicelli, Director of EdTech Learning & Growth, Pinkerton Academy, and Kirsten Soroko
Level: Intermediate	Hear from the Professional Learning team at Pinkerton Academy on how they provided generative AI training and information to faculty and staff over the last 3 years. Leave with practical ideas you can utilize in your own learning environment.
T1-02-In Webster 9:00 am - 9:50 am	Unpacking the AI in Education Journey (80) Tara Nattrass, Chief Innovation Strategist, Lenovo
Level: Intermediate	For the last several years we have heard the phrase "AI in Education" often with words like "integrating" or "implementing". We have tried to figure out how to start the journey and what direction to take as we balance innovation and opportunities with privacy, safety, security, and other risks. Whether you are just getting started on your AI in education journey or are working on next steps, join us as we unpack three key areas that are often core to the journey - curriculum and resources, guidelines and policies, and professional learning - and share practical examples of how educators are addressing these areas on their journey.
T2-04-Ex Merrimack 10:20 am - 11:10 am	An AI Primer for Leaders - It's More Than Just a Policy! Christina DiMicelli, Director of EdTech Learning & Growth, Pinkerton Academy, and Kirsten Soroko
Level: Intermediate	Learn about what happens after the generative AI policy is in place. There are lots of parts and pieces to the GenAI puzzle! Pinkerton Academy has been working on the puzzle for 3 years and share what they have learned along the way.s
T3-04-Ex Merrimack 11:40 am - 12:30 pm	AI-Powered Insights with Your Own Data-Set Using NotebookLM Deb Boisvert, Consultant, Google Certified Educator, NHSTE
*  Level: All levels	Discover NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered research and notetaking assistant. Using your own documents, NotebookLM can help you quickly synthesize information, generate ideas, and create content. Explore its potential for enhancing diverse projects, from academic research and content creation to streamlining podcast production. Learn practical strategies to leverage NotebookLM for more effective information management and creative output.