AI offers powerful opportunities to enhance teaching, learning, and equity, but only with intentional planning. It’s here to stay, and schools need strategies to use it effectively, ethically, and in ways that reflect their unique contexts and communities.

With DESE’s new AI guidance, districts now need structured support to translate that vision into meaningful action. The PEAK Cohort provides a space for educators and leaders to collaborate, co-design, and build thoughtful implementation plans. Without this kind of planning, we risk widening equity gaps and missing the chance to harness AI’s transformative potential for all learners.

What You’ll Take Away

The PEAK Cohort is designed to move beyond theory into action. Each participating district will leave with a shared vision, concrete tools, and a clear roadmap for responsible AI integration.

Concrete, Classroom-Ready Outcomes

• District AI Vision: A shared vision aligned with your instructional priorities, community values, and equity goals.
• Draft AI Guidelines: Customized guidelines grounded in DESE’s AI guidance and tailored to your district’s unique context.
• Professional Development Plan: A strategy to build staff capacity and confidence through PD centered on teacher voice and authentic practice.
• “Look-Fors” Checklist: Observable indicators that help educators and leaders identify effective, ethical AI use in classrooms.
• Implementation Roadmap: A timeline and actionable steps to guide rollout, reflection, and continuous improvement.
• Peer Network: Sustained connections with Massachusetts districts tackling similar challenges—and opportunities—in AI integration.