AI Toolkit

Ohio Schools Guide

✨ Comprehensive AI Integration Guide

Preparing Ohio Schools for the AI Era

A trusted, vetted resource to help educators, administrators, and parents integrate AI responsibly into K-12 education. From policy development to classroom implementation.

The AI Toolkit: 7 Parts

A comprehensive framework organized into seven interconnected parts to guide policy development and responsible AI integration in K-12 education.

1

Policy Development for AI in Education – A Step-By-Step Approach

An overview of a five-step process for deriving concrete policies from aspirational values and objectives.

2

Introduction to Resources for Policymakers, Teachers, and Parents

An introduction to the survey of resources provided in Parts 3–7 of the Toolkit.

3

Resources for Policymakers – A Functional Overview

An overview of the resources policymakers may draw upon in executing the policy-development steps identified in Part 1.

4

Resources for Teachers

An overview of resources available to teachers seeking to integrate AI in their classroom instruction and practices.

5

Resources for Parents

An overview of resources available to parents seeking to partner with schools in ensuring that their children are well-equipped for an AI-enabled world.

6

A Guide to Guidelines

An inventory of key guidelines for the responsible use of AI, covering their scope, intent, and significant contributions.

7

Summary of Resources

A summary of the areas of focus for each of the guidelines discussed in the Toolkit.

About this AI Toolkit

To develop this toolkit, aiEDU, with support from the Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM (TIES), gathered input from a wide range of stakeholders across Ohio's education system. These stakeholders included district superintendents, educators, technology directors, and civic organization representatives. Their insights on AI values, current use, governance, and future goals helped shape the organization and content of the toolkit. aiEDU is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization devoted to ensuring all students are ready to live, work, and thrive in a world where AI is everywhere. aiEDU works with education systems to advance AI Literacy and AI Readiness across K-12 schools.

What is the AI Toolkit?

Clear Mission

Equip Ohio's K-12 stakeholders with trusted resources and practical guidance for safe, effective, and responsible AI integration.

Not a Mandate

This is a voluntary resource designed to aid educators and parents, not a requirement to implement AI in every school.

For Everyone

Designed for superintendents, principals, teachers, parents, and all stakeholders in Ohio's educational system.

Risk-Aware

Addresses critical concerns: bias, privacy, data security, academic integrity, and equitable access.

Real-World Challenges Addressed

District Readiness

How to assess and build organizational readiness for AI integration

Bias & Fairness

Identifying and mitigating algorithmic bias in educational AI

Privacy & Security

Protecting student data and ensuring compliance with regulations

Academic Integrity

Maintaining educational standards while leveraging AI tools

Equitable Access

Ensuring all students benefit from AI regardless of background

Professional Development

Training educators to effectively use and teach about AI