Grades 1-3 | Cradle to Career Roadmap

Children in the primary grades of elementary school are transitioning into more extensive learning in content areas such as mathematics, reading, writing, science and social studies. They also begin formulating habits that will help them be successful in school, such as completing classwork, working collaboratively with peers, and turning in homework on time. Additionally, students in this age band need to read at grade level by 3rd grade. They also should enjoy and appropriately interact with others.

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Empowering Educators to Teach with and About AI

TeachAI helps educators and policymakers integrate AI into education responsibly. It focuses on teaching about AI, providing resources like the AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit, and promoting AI literacy to prepare students for an AI-driven future.

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A Parent's Guide to AI

In this guide to AI, learn about the different generative AI tools like ChatGPT and My AI. Then, explore how to support learning, creativity and even bedtime using AI tools at home.

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AI Resources for Educational Partners

As artificial intelligence (AI) and its capabilities continue to evolve, the active involvement of administrators is essential. Strategic leadership ensures that AI solutions align with organizational goals, uphold ethical standards and drive meaningful change. These resources are vital for empowering administrators to lead effective AI initiatives from planning to implementation.

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Code.org AI Knowledge

Code.org offers resources to teach AI concepts to students and educators, including lessons on generative AI, coding with large language models, and ethical AI practices. These materials integrate practical projects like chatbot design and emphasize critical thinking and responsibility. Teachers can also use tools like the AI Teaching Assistant to streamline assessments.

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Digital Citizen Resources for Family Engagement

Working together, schools and families can prepare kids to think critically and use technology in positive, creative, and powerful ways. The K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum's Family Tips and Family Activities cover all six curriculum topics and are available in English and Spanish. Additional languages are available for the Family Tips and Digital Citizenship Curriculum Family Letters as bundled PDFs.

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AI for K-12 Initiative

The initiative is developing (1) national guidelines for AI education for K-12, (2) an online, curated resource Directory to facilitate AI instruction, and (3) a community of practitioners, researchers, resource and tool developers focused on the AI for K-12 audience.

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Computer Science and AI Foundations

The Computer Science and AI Foundations curriculum introduces students to the core principles and real-world applications of computer science. Designed for high school students with or without prior computer science experience, this course empowers learners with essential skills to provide a comprehensive understanding of our dynamic digital world.

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What is AI? Crash Course

Artificial intelligence is everywhere and it's already making a huge impact on our lives. It's autocompleting texts on our cellphones, telling us which videos to watch on YouTube, beating us at video games, recognizing us in photos, ordering products in stores, driving cars, scheduling appointments, you get the idea. Today we're going to explain what AI can (and can't) do right now and explain how we got to where we are today.

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MIT AI Literacy Units

Provides free Creative Commons-licensed materials aimed at promoting AI literacy for K-12 education.

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AI Resources Guide for IT Teams

Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers big opportunities and challenges for schools. Many agencies have released guidelines, checklists and policies to address multiple areas in which schools should address. This document has been created by gathering several resources from CITE members, partners, and others and is focused on addressing the needs of the IT Professionals working in California schools. The AI space continues to rapidly evolve so consider that these resources were gathered in early 2024. CITE will continue to provide resources and information as the landscape changes.

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How Generative AI Improves Parent Engagement in K-12 Schools

With its ability to automate and personalize communication, generative artificial intelligence is the ideal technological fix for strengthening parent involvement in students’ education.

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AI Literacy Framework

"As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent in our daily lives and educational settings, it is imperative to equip learners, educators, and leaders with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate this emerging technology responsibly. Our AI Literacy Framework (depicted below) consists of three interconnected Modes of Engagement: Understand, Evaluate, and Use. The framework emphasizes that understanding and evaluating AI are critical to making informed decisions about if and how to use AI in learning environments."

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Artificial Intelligence in Education

"To prepare students for the careers of today — and tomorrow — educators must explore and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into K-12 classrooms. AI is already making its way into classrooms in the form of adaptive software, recommendation engines and digital assistants and is a critical element of any STEM curriculum. And generative technologies like ChatGPT, while causing a stir, present an opportunity to transform learning — as long as educators and learners understand how to strike the proper balance between the risks and benefits."

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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.

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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.

Blended Learning Framework

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

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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!

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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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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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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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Summer of CS Professional Learning Opportunity

Seasons of CS is a research-backed professional learning model for K-12 educators, paraprofessionals, administrators, and counselors who are interested in bringing computer science to their students. The goal of this program is to expand systematic capacity for equitable, scalable, and sustainable computer science education in California. In-person and virtual Summer of CS workshops are available for all grades K-12. Most workshops are 3-day or 5-day workshops. Academic year support is also included at no cost. Classroom educators and paraprofessionals will receive a $175 per day (6 hours) incentive for active participation. Due to capacity constraints, you may register for only one workshop.

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California Assessment System (ELPAC & CAASPP)

The California Assessment System includes the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). The new and improved CAASPP & ELPAC Website is now available, with resources to administer CAASPP and ELPAC for the 2024–25 administrations.