Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Overview

Resources

Events and Opportunities

Colorado Virtual AI Summit - March 2025 Highlights

The Colorado Department of Education and Colorado Education Initiative co-hosted a FREE, virtual Colorado AI Summit to celebrate National AI Literacy Day on Friday, March 28th, 2025. The schedule was filled with panels and learning sessions throughout the day. The event focused to the journey of AI in K12 in Colorado, with guest appearances from Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Commissioner of Education Susana Córdova. View summit session recordings and information here

Additional Events and Opportunities

iLC AI Professional Development Course Pilot
- Educators are invited to take part in a free pilot AI Professional Development course offered by iLearn Collaborative (iLC). This course provides practical insights into using AI in the classroom, covering topics such as effective AI integration, ethical considerations, and addressing common misconceptions. Participants will have the flexibility to engage with the course content at their own pace while earning clock hours. This is a great chance to explore AI's potential in education and contribute feedback to help shape future offerings. Seats are limited, so early registration is recommended. More information and Registration here: iLC Fall 2024 Artificial Intelligence Course Pilot
Free AI AI for Literacy Achievement Workshop Series from Innovate US
- Hosted by InnovateUS in partnership with the Burnes Center for Social Change and led by The Learning Agency, these 60-minute virtual sessions are tailored for parents and caregivers, educators, literacy specialists, program directors, public sector officials and anyone passionate about advancing reading outcomes Click here to learn more and register for these workshops.

AI Guidance For Schools and Districts

The Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) invites educators, school leaders, and stakeholders to explore the Colorado Roadmap For AI In K-12 Education by visiting this link: Colorado Roadmap For AI In K-12 Education. The Colorado Roadmap For AI In K-12 Education provides practical strategies and resources for integrating AI into teaching and learning in Colorado's schools.

As knowledge and understanding of AI continue to evolve, the Colorado Roadmap for AI in K-12 Education will be updated to reflect the latest advancements, insights, and resources.

AI Instructional Resources For Educators

Integrating Artificial Intelligence into K-12 education will involve a wide array of resources, tools and curriculum. This webpage will highlight just a few of these resources and will be updated regularly. Please note, the Colorado Department of Education does not endorse any resource or opportunity, but lists them strictly as an informational service.

Standards

Colorado Academic Standards for Computer Science, Colorado Department of Education

Instructional and Curriculum Resources

AI Resource Hub, Open Educational Resources Colorado
AI Resources for Districts and Schools, Colorado Digital Learning Solutions
Computer Science Resource Bank, Colorado Department of Education
AI Guidance For Schools Toolkit, Teach AI
AI Literacy Curriculum Hub, AI for Equity
AI for Education Resource Hub, AI for Education
GenAI Chatbot Prompt Library for Educators, AI for Education
MagicSchool AI Resource Library, MagicSchool

AI Professional Development for Educators

AI Professional Development For Educators

A variety of trainings and courses related to artificial intelligence are available for educators. This webpage will highlight just a few of these opportunities and will be updated regularly. Please note, the Colorado Department of Education does not endorse any resource or opportunity, but lists them strictly as an informational service.

Training Courses

Title	Organization	Modality	Details	Time Commitment	Cost	Certificate
ChatGPT Foundations for K–12 Educators	Common Sense Media	Virtual	Self Paced and Asynchronous	1 Hour	Free	Yes
AI Basics For K-12 Teachers	Common Sense Media	Virtual	Self Paced and Asynchronous	1 Hour	Free	Yes
AI for Educators Training Course	Google	Virtual	Self Paced and Asynchronous	2 hours	Free	Yes
AI for Educators Training Course	Microsoft	Virtual	Self Paced and Asynchronous	3 hours	Free	Yes
AI 101 For Teachers	Code.org	Virtual	Self Paced and Asynchronous	3 Hours	Free	No
Academic Integration of AI	ILC	Multiple Modalities Available	Instructor-Led	10 Hours	$25	Yes
Ethical and Societal Implications of Artificial Intelligence	ILC	Multiple Modalities Available	Instructor-Led	10 Hours	$25	Yes
Introduction to AI (Artificial Intelligence)	ILC	Multiple Modalities Available	Instructor-Led	10 Hours	$25	Yes
Artificial Explorations for Educators	ISTE	Virtual	Instructor-Led	15 Hours	Member: $186 Non-Member: $249	Yes
Next Level AI Skills for Educators	ISTE	Virtual	Instructor-Led	15 Hours	Member: $186 Non-Member: $249	Yes
AI Foundations for Everyone	IBM	Virtual	Self Paced and Asynchronous	33 Hours	$39 Per Month	Yes
An Essential Guide to AI for Educators	AI for Education	Virtual	Self Paced and Asynchronous	2 hours	Free	No

AI Information and General Resources

A range of information and resources related to artificial intelligence is available. This webpage will feature just a few of these materials and will be updated regularly. Please note, the Colorado Department of Education does not endorse any specific resource or publication, but provides them solely as an informational service.

Information

AI 101, aiEDU.org
Understanding the Impact of AI on Our Kids, Common Sense Media
What is AI?, ISTE
Information for Parents and Caregivers: All About Artificial Intelligence, BritishColumbia.gov

General Resources

Artificial Intelligence in Education, Digital Promise
SAFE Framework, EDSAFE AI Alliance
Artificial Intelligence in Education, ISTE
Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Definitions, Stanford University
Teachai.org
AI Initiative, Colorado River BOCES

Disclaimer

In an effort to assist the education community and general public, the Colorado Department of Education has gathered the list of resources below, including links to websites. CDE is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, or content of the resources below.

CDE does not endorse any particular resource, product, service, institution or opinion expressed in the resources, nor does CDE necessarily endorse views expressed or facts presented by the providers or institutions.

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