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Education in the age of Artificial Intelligence brings opportunities and complexities.

TK-12 education professionals in Santa Barbara County are invited to dive into Artificial Intelligence together - exploring tools and innovations, considering points of leverage, and examining potential pitfalls. Let's learn with and from one another.

 

Learn about AI with SBCEO through the following opportunities:

What people are saying about SBCEO Artificial Intelligence professional learning and support:

All of the sessions this year have been exceptional. I have had a Take Away from each and every one of them. I look forward to next year's offerings as well. Thank you!

Director of Technology, Virtual Session Participant, 2024-25

Thank you! Your sessions are very well prepared and at a good pace to follow along. I always leave with some interesting ideas, and I realize how valuable it is to connect and discuss AI thinking with my peers.Tech TOSA, Virtual Session Participant, 2024-25

I have heard so much about AI, and today, I finally got to learn about it and use it. This was a great, digestible professional learning day, easy to follow, and you made the material understandable. I’ll be taking some of what we learned today to my classroom tomorrow!Teacher, College School District Day of AI Professional Learning, 2024-25


The Promises and Perils of AI:
A Conversation with Families

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes our world, this conversation invites families, educators, and community members to explore how we can support and empower students – together.

 

Ken Shelton Community Event Conversation With Families
featuring KEN SHELTON
Ken Shelton is an award-winning educator and speaker with over 20 years of experience in instructional technology, equity and leadership. A former middle school teacher and bestselling author, he has advised education systems globally and served on California’s Education Technology Task Force. 

The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: 
A  Conversation with Families

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
7:00 p.m.

FREE

Interpretation into Spanish will be provided

We will investigate and discuss:

  • How are students using AI?
  • AI Literacy
  • Positive, productive partnerships between schools and families
  • The local, state, and national AI landscape

Download Event Materials


AI In-Person Workshops

 

Artificial Intelligence and Language Development

Friday, March 6, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

SBCEO Auditorium
4400 Cathedral Oaks Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110

$225 per person
(includes continental breakfast and lunch)

This session will delve into:

  • Building interactive language practice opportunities
  • Using AI as a thought partner to design universally accessible materials
  • Enhance and improve feedback on student work
  • Designing personalized learning experiences
  • Implement AI responsibly in educational settings

The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: 
A  Workshop for Systems Leaders

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

SBCEO Auditorium
4400 Cathedral Oaks Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110

$250 per person
(includes continental breakfast and lunch)

This session will delve into:

  • AI literacy
  • Equity and access
  • Positive, productive partnerships
  • State and Federal AI initiatives
 

AI Exploration Challenges

 

Have you been interested in AI tools and applications, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you are looking for safe and meaningful AI activities for your classroom, but don’t have the time to search for them?

If either of these questions apply to you, or you are simply AI-curious, download our AI Exploration Challenges PDF to investigate thirteen different ways educators can utilize AI tools. 
 

SBCEO AI Exploration Challenges are designed to:

  • Take 15 minutes or less to complete

  • Meet CA state compliance laws around data privacy and security

  • Inspire the use of AI in a classroom setting

  • Build a professional community throughout Santa Barbara County

Aligned to the ISTE Standards for Educators, CA K-12 Computer Science Standards, and AI4K12’s Five Big Ideas in Artificial Intelligence, each micro-learning task will help educators build confidence and experience with AI with an instructional lens.

AI4K12's Five Big Ideas in Artificial Intelligence to Consider:

 

AI Virtual Sessions for Educators

 

AI Virtual Sessions are for TK-12 educators who want to explore the impacts of AI on educational systems, teaching and learning, ethics, and culture.

2025-26 Virtual Sessions

Sessions are independent of each other.
Meetings are held from 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Sessions are FREE to attend, but registration is required.

September 10 - AI and Universal Design for Learning
Virtual - 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m   Register

  • Highlights from UDL 3.0 and inclusive AI strategies 

  • Using AI to support differentiation 

  • Protecting student privacy and data

October 8 - AI and Civic Engagement
Virtual - 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m   Register

  • AI and media literacy (deepfakes, bias, misinformation)

  • AI's role in elections and civic discourse

  • Teaching students to think critically with and about AI

November 12 - AI and English Learners
Virtual - 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m   Register

  • AI tools to support lesson planning and scaffolding

  • Enhancing access and engagement for ELs

  • Differentiation with cultural and linguistic responsiveness

December 12 - AI and STEAM
Virtual - 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m   Register

  • AI for inquiry, coding, and data exploration

  • Supporting STEAM projects with generative tools

  • Career connections and ethical discussions in STEM

February 11 - AI and Students with Disabilities
Virtual - 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m   Register

  • Tools for accessibility and personalized supports

  • AI-assisted IEP planning and modifications

  • Ensuring equity and responsible use

March 11 - AI and the Writing Process
Virtual - 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m   Register

  • AI for brainstorming, drafting, and revision

  • Teaching writing with integrity in the age of AI

  • Supporting student voice and creativity

May 13 - Reflecting Back, Projecting Forward
Virtual - 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m   Register

  • Key takeaways and lessons learned from GenAI so far

  • Trends shaping the future of AI in education

  • Planning next steps for AI implementation

 

AI Level Ups

 

Have you started playing with AI tools, but want to take your AI use and critical thinking skills to the next level?

These Level Up PDFs are downloadable and clickable. Access the tools linked in each ‘Level Up’ to access activity guides, checklists, lesson plans, and other resources to “Level Up” your AI skills.  

 

 

Contract Work

 

SBCEO is here to support you as you teach and lead in the era of AI.

Some of the ways we can support you include, but are not limited to:

  • Serving as a strategic thought partner

  • Connecting you with evidence-based resources

  • Facilitating professional learning

  • Supporting AI  parent learning events

  • Sending you our  Quarterly AI update

 

Reach out to us to learn more!

Tiffany Carson
Director, School and District Support
tcarson@sbceo.org
805.964.4711 x.5205

Lauren Aranguren
Director, Equitable Learning Systems
laranguren@sbceo.org
805.964.4711 x.5435

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