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AI professional development and guidance

  • Do you need guidance on determining how AI "fits" into your school community?

  • Do you need training and professional development opportunities provided to your school/district?

CONTACT Mike Batali, ESD 105 Educational Technology Coordinator
 

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Computer Science

Professional Development

 Through ESD 105 provided trainings, you can learn how to incorporate computational thinking and Computer Science into your lessons across multiple content areas at the elementary, middle, or high school level. Trainings may be eligible for STEM clock hours.

CONTACT Mike Batali, ESD 105 Educational Technology Coordinator
Computer Science PD offerings available through pdEnroller

Are you looking for professional development courses with clock hours related to Computer Science courses? A series titled "Getting Acquainted" is available! For educators within the ESD 105 region, you may register for these entirely online (asynchronous in Canvas) through May 1. Course started January 31 and end May 12, 2025.

Interested in preparing for an Hour of Code®? The below course is available for registration through May 1, with course conclusion on May 12, 2025.

 

Technology as a tool in the classroom

  • Would you like to reflect on the use of technology in your classroom...what is working and what you'd like to improve?

  • Do you want to develop effective strategies for using technology to support teaching and learning?

  • Are you curious about refreshing your methods of teaching and learning using educational technology?

CONTACT Mike Batali, ESD 105 Educational Technology Coordinator

 

Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship

Update from the
OSPI Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship Program

March 19, 2025

Registration Now Open for OSPI’s “Media Literacy in the AI Era” Series

This series of six free professional learning sessions is open to any K–12 educator who wants to expand their understanding of media literacy to include critical thinking about the role of AI. Sessions will be held on Zoom, 4:30–5:30 pm, on June 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25.

Each session will feature a presentation by an expert in the field, each with their own perspective on the topic, including Alana Winnick, Faith Rogow, Kristen Mattson, and representatives from the News Literacy Project and Common Sense Education. The sessions will include practical explorations of free, ready-to-use classroom resources as well as more philosophical considerations of AI’s impact on media literacy.

Register for the series on pdEnroller, but please note that you are not required to attend all six sessions. Free clock hours will be awarded based on the number of sessions actually attended, whether you attend all six sessions or not. Sessions will not be recorded.

Save the Date for an ESD “Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship: Foundations for Ethical and Appropriate K–12 AI Implementation” Event

This free, full-day, in-person, hands-on professional learning experience will be offered at five locations across Washington State and is open to any K–12 educator who wants to build a strong foundation in Media Literacy, Digital Literacy, and Digital Citizenship to ensure safe, ethical, and appropriate AI use in K–12 education. Individual attendees are welcome, but consider attending with a school or district team so you can collaborate with colleagues for maximum impact.

Participants will clarify their understanding of media literacy, digital literacy, digital citizenship, and AI literacy; explore ready-to-use resources that support students in engaging responsibly with digital and AI-generated content; and develop a customized plan that progresses from foundational digital skills to guide ethical AI use in classrooms, whether for a single grade band, subject area, school, or district-wide strategy.

Event Locations & Dates:

  • May 19, 2025 – ESD 112 in Vancouver, WA
  • May 30, 2025 – ESD 189 in Anacortes, WA
  • June 2, 2025 – ESD 114 in Bremerton, WA
  • June 4, 2025 – ESD 105 in Yakima, WA
  • June 6, 2025 – ESD 101 in Spokane, WA

(links to pdEnroller for sites beyond Yakima)

Sub fee reimbursements may be available for a limited number of attendees. Stay tuned for more information, including a registration link. Questions? Contact Lesley James, OSPI Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship Program Supervisor.

 

ESD 105 partnering with you...

We are here to help you as you navigate AI in the educational environment and hope that your schools are able to participate in the above opportunities. Additionally, please reach out to Mike Batali at ESD 105 if you would like assistance in exploring customized presentations/PD opportunities related to AI, Computer Science, and/or Educational Technology topics. Please visit our ESD 105 website for more information about Computer Science and Educational Technology.