Education and Educators | Cradle to Career Roadmap

Education plays a significant role in our local communities as well as in society as a whole. Educated individuals typically have better job opportunities and are economically successful adults.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Learning

" Download Core Messages Share this Report Share on FacebookTweet about this on TwitterEmail to someone The U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology’s new policy report, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations, addresses the clear need for sharing knowledge, engaging educators, and refining technology plans and policies for artificial intelligence (AI) use in education. The report describes AI as a rapidly-advancing set of technologies for recognizing patterns in data and automating actions, and guides educators in understanding what these emerging technologies can do to advance educational goals—while evaluating and limiting key risks. " US Department of Education

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Four Stages of AI

A framework for thinking about the impact of artificial intelligence in higher education through the four stages of AI, including, regulate, adapt, integrate, reimagine.

Learning With AI, Learning About AI

"Emerging technologies often lead to new and exciting learning opportunities for students, particularly in increasing personalization and accessibility options. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a valuable learning tool for educators and students, it must be evaluated according to usage terms, and clear guidelines for data collection should prioritize student safety" California Department of Education, 2023

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Leveraging Generative AI in the Classroom: Workshop

This workshop aims to cultivate participants' understanding of integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into classroom environments. The goal is to augment the learning experience and nurture students' creativity. Through engaging hands-on activities and constructive conversations, attendees will acquire practical skills and knowledge to proficiently utilize various generative AI tools and techniques in educational settings.

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Digital Citizenship Week 2023

It's that time of year again, Digital Citizenship Week! We invite you to celebrate with us 10/16-10/20. SBCSS Digital Learning Services is offering 5 days of free, virtual PD based on ISTE’s Five Competencies of Digital Citizenship. Digital Citizenship is fundamental, critical, and relevant in students’ daily lives. This free, Digital Citizenship Professional Development provides assistance with teaching responsible online behavior to foster a positive and safe online learning environment. Each session focuses on one of the Five Competences of Digital Citizenship and aims to empower and equip you with knowledge, skills, and resources to help you guide your students to become responsible digital citizens. Featured Guests Include: Monday 10/16 - Informed featuring Deidra Puentes, Workforce SBCSS/ROP Tuesday 10/17 - Inclusive featuring Benjamin Porter, School2Home Wednesday 10/18 - Balanced featuring Sue Thotz, Common Sense Education Thursday 10/19 - Alert featuring Michael Arrington, MEA Edu Friday 10/20 - Engaged featuring Ann Kozma, Microsoft Flip Link to register: https://bit.ly/SBCSSDigCit23 Registration grants access to each PD session as well as emails with links to resources and session recordings.

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Webisode Wednesday Season 4

Webisode Wednesday is a free, virtual Professional Development that occurs monthly (with the exception of December). The goal of Webisode Wednesday is to provide educators with information regarding technology integration and utilization in teaching and learning. Each episode, or session, features a guest presenter who introduces participants to a practical technology application that they can utilize in their classroom.

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Digital Citizenship Website

The DLS Digital Citizenship Website contains information regarding various aspects of Digital Citizenship as curated by Digital Citizenship Week content. The site contains recordings of presentations, summaries, and resources links to help students become good digital citizens. There is something for everyone including educators, parents, students, and community partners.

Blended Learning Framework

The Blended Learning Framework is being utilized to support educators with transitioning to student centered learning models.

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U.S. Army Career Pathways

New opportunities for today's youth through mentorship, motivation, and valuable resources in order to develop our future leaders.

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Tomorrow's Readiness, Starts Today Podcast

Nancy Sherod and Ana Garcia, welcome you to our Early Education and Development Podcast, Tomorrow’s Readiness, Starts Today. Each month we will introduce you to someone who is playing an important role in the Preschool to Third Grade initiatives. We will fill you in on some of the key topics that impact learning environments for our littlest learners, and share with you some of the awesome things we are doing here in the Early Education and Development Department at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. All episodes can be found wherever you listen to your podcasts!

Reports

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Learning

The U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology’s new policy report, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning: Insights and Recommendations, addresses the clear need for sharing knowledge, engaging educators, and refining technology plans and policies for artificial intelligence (AI) use in education. The report describes AI as a rapidly-advancing set of technologies for recognizing patterns in data and automating actions, and guides educators in understanding what these emerging technologies can do to advance educational goals—while evaluating and limiting key risks. 

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A Guide to ChatGPT for Parents and Caregivers

Find out how the artificial intelligence (AI) tool works and how to talk with kids about it.

A Handbook for Educators: A Guide on Ethics and AI

Educators with little or no prior experience with AI may still help their students become more informed about AI technologies. Educators can help students by identifying instances of AI use, exploring the ethics of machines influencing decisions we make, and thinking about ways that AI technologies impact diverse human populations. This resource will help students understand the ethical implications of AI.

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Hands on Projects for the Classroom: A Guide for Computer Science Teachers

The Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom guides from ISTE and GM provide computer science teachers with innovative curricular resources about AI across various grade levels and subject areas. Each guide includes background information and four student-driven projects that directly relate to subject area standards, while providing foundational learning on what AI is, how it works and how it impacts society.

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Hands on AI Projects for the Classroom: A Guide for Elective Teachers

The Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom guides from ISTE and GM provide elective teachers with innovative curricular resources about AI across various grade levels and subject areas. Each guide includes background information and four student-driven projects that directly relate to subject area standards, while providing foundational learning on what AI is, how it works and how it impacts society.

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Hands on AI Projects for the Classroom: A Guide for Secondary Educators

The Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom guides from ISTE and General Moros provide secondary teachers with innovative curricular resources about AI across various grade levels and subject areas. Each guide includes background information and four student-driven projects that directly relate to subject area standards, while providing foundational learning on what AI is, how it works and how it impacts society.

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Hands on AI Projects for the Classroom: A Guide for Elementary Teachers

The Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom guide from ISTE and General Motors provide elementary teachers with innovative curricular resources about AI across various grade levels and subject areas. This guide includes background information and four student-driven projects that directly relate to subject area standards, while providing foundational learning on what AI is, how it works and how it impacts society.

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MapED - School & District Navigator

The NCES Education Demographic and Geographic Estimates (EDGE) program designs and develops information resources to help understand the social and spatial context of education in the U.S. This map displays a comprehensive selection of public schools and school districts across America, including specialized types like public charter and special-education schools

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Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) - Data Dashboards

Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) maintains several data dashboards to allow our partners to quickly access regional data on college and career readiness, degrees and certificates, demographics, dual enrollment, FAFSA completion, labor market, and postsecondary success

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Generative AI

With the rise of ChatGPT, the discussion around AI is at the center of many education discussions right now. Review these resources to learn more.

Chat GPT

ChatGPT is a natural language processing tool driven by AI technology that allows you to have human-like conversations and much more with it's generative capabilities. It answer questions and assist you with tasks, such as composing emails, essays, reports and lesson plans. User will be required to create an account.

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SBCSS Evidence-Based Practices Playlists

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools has put together Evidence-Based Practices Playlists. These playlists include many evidence-based practices for educators. The Student Group Focused evidence practices include: Students with Disabilities Suspension, Students with Disabilities Pupil Engagement, Students with Disabilities English Learners Progress, Students with Disabilities Academic Progress, Homeless, Foster Youth, English Learners. The Performance Indicator Focused Playlists include: Math, Literacy, Early Literacy, College and Career Readiness, Chronic Absenteeism. The other playlists include: Work-based Learning, Substance-Use Prevention, Student Events to Support Engagement, STEM Education, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), School Based Health Centers, PBIS, Nutrition Education and Physical Activity, New Teacher Induction, MTSS, Mental Health, Leadership, Health Literacy, Food Insecurity, Family Engagement, Expanded Learning, Early Education, CTE, Community Schools, and Community Engagement.

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Root Cause Analysis Inquiry Guide for Special Education

The Root Cause Analysis Inquiry Guide: 2022-2023 Special Education Common Problems of Practice Edition is a supplementary resource designed to support teams in conducting root cause analysis investigations that incorporate qualitative and quantitative data. The intention of this guide is to support school teams in identifying the causes behind problems in their Special Education programs. The ultimate goal is to successfully address the common issues that plague our school systems and improve outcomes for students with disabilities. This 2022-23 guide was developed by the System Improvement Leads.

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Assist Articulation System

ASSIST shows prospective California transfer students how courses they complete at a community college may be used to satisfy elective, general education and major requirements at a CSU or UC campus.