Curated tools, guides, conference calendar, state AI guidance directory, and more to support your responsible AI journey in education.
A curated directory of AI tools reviewed for educational use. Each tool is categorized by function and includes pricing information.
Large language model assistants for educators and students
OpenAI's LLM. Free core features; paid (~$20/mo) adds image generation, custom GPTs, and more.
Visit ToolAnthropic's LLM. Free with usage limits; paid (~$20/mo) for higher caps. Known for nuanced, thoughtful responses.
Visit ToolAdvanced language modeling from Google with free and premium tiers. Integrates with Google Workspace.
Visit ToolGPT-4 powered. Free limited daily chats; paid tiers via Microsoft 365. Built into Office apps.
Visit ToolCombines web search with an AI chatbot. Displays sources for transparency. Great for research tasks.
Visit ToolGenerate lesson plans, rubrics, quizzes, and classroom materials
Generate lesson plans, science labs, MCQs, rubrics, leveled text, and more. Browser extension included.
Visit ToolCreate questions, lesson plans, accessible resources, feedback, and assessments in seconds.
Visit Tool30+ AI tools for reading, writing, vocabulary, speaking, grammar, and listening exercises.
Visit ToolSafe, teacher-monitored AI learning activities for students
Create or use premade AI activities. Bell ringers, exit tickets, chat with historical figures. No student accounts needed.
Visit ToolFree, safe, teacher-monitored chatbots. Set rubrics, invite via link, gather automated scores.
Visit ToolChrome extension with resource creation, AI chatbots for students, reading level adjustments.
Visit ToolAI-powered quiz generation, feedback, and rubric-based evaluation
Create MCQs from topics, readings, or YouTube. Export to Google Forms, Quizizz, Kahoot, Canvas.
Visit ToolAI scores written tasks based on your rubric. Students revise with AI suggestions until mastery.
Visit ToolAdjust reading level of articles, PDFs, or transcripts. Creates summaries, MCQs, and prompts.
Visit ToolAI-powered academic search and synthesis
Academic search engine summarizing findings from 200M+ papers with cited research.
Visit ToolCompiles Wikipedia-like articles with citations from online sources. Great for literature reviews.
Visit ToolUpload Docs, PDFs, Slides, or URLs for AI summaries and Q&A. Up to 50 sources per notebook.
Visit ToolMajor conferences where AI in education is a focus. Great for networking and staying current with the latest research and tools.
| Conference | Dates | Audience | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Digital Educators Alliance | Feb 9 – 11 | K-12 / EdTech | Schaumburg, IL |
| Ohio Educational Technology Conference (OETC) | Feb 10 – 12 | K-12 / EdTech | Columbus, OH |
| National Conference on Education (AASA) | Feb 12 – 14 | District Leaders | Nashville, TN |
| CooleyED Bay Area Edtech Summit | Feb 12 | EdTech / Policy | San Francisco, CA |
| Learning & the Brain: Teaching Generation AI-Z | Feb 13 – 15 | Teachers / Admin | San Francisco, CA |
| Association of International Education Administrators | Feb 16 – 19 | Higher Ed Leaders | Washington, DC |
| Learning Disabilities Association of America | Feb 16 – 18 | Special Education | St. Louis, MO |
| Green Schools Conference | Feb 17 – 19 | K-12 / District | San Diego, CA |
| Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC) | Feb 18 – 20 | K-12 / Digital Learning | Sacramento, CA |
| National K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference | Feb 24 – 26 | District IT | Albuquerque, NM |
| NAIS Annual Conference | Feb 25 – 27 | Independent Schools | Seattle, WA |
| Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) | Feb 25 – 27 | K-12 / EdTech | Seattle, WA |
| Conference | Dates | Audience | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Innovations in Testing | Mar 1 – 4 | Assessment / EdTech | New Orleans, LA |
| Beyond School Hours | Mar 1 – 4 | OST / K-12 | Orlando, FL |
| Achieving the Dream Annual | Mar 2 – 5 | Higher Ed | Portland, OR |
| OLC Innovate (Virtual) | Mar 3 – 5 | Online Learning | Virtual |
| NC Technology in Education Conference | Mar 4 – 6 | K-12 / EdTech | Raleigh, NC |
| CABE Conference | Mar 4 – 7 | Bilingual Education | San Francisco, CA |
| CATE Conference | Mar 5 – 8 | English Educators | Los Angeles, CA |
| MidSchoolMath National Conference | Mar 6 – 7 | Math Education | Santa Fe, NM |
| ICTCM | Mar 6 – 8 | Higher Ed Math | Houston, TX |
| MassCUE Spring | Mar 6 | K-12 / EdTech | Worcester, MA |
| NASPA Annual | Mar 7 – 11 | Student Affairs | Kansas City, MO |
| BrainStorm | Mar 8 – 10 | K-20 Tech | WI Dells, WI |
| SXSW EDU | Mar 9 – 12 | EdTech / District | Austin, TX |
| CEC Special Education Convention | Mar 11 – 14 | Special Education | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Utah Early Childhood Ed Conference | Mar 13 – 14 | Early Childhood | Salt Lake City, UT |
| League for Innovation (Community Colleges) | Mar 15 – 18 | Community Colleges | Indianapolis, IN |
| UCET / UELMA | Mar 16 – 17 | Libraries / EdTech | Salt Lake City, UT |
| MACUL | Mar 19 – 20 | K-12 / EdTech | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Montessori Event | Mar 19 – 22 | Montessori | Washington, DC |
| CUE Spring | Mar 19 – 21 | K-12 / EdTech | Palm Springs, CA |
| Higher Learning Commission | Mar 21 – 24 | Accreditation | Chicago, IL |
| SITE Conference | Mar 23 – 27 | Teacher Ed | Philadelphia, PA |
| TESOL International | Mar 24 – 27 | ESL / ELL | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Global Skills Week | Mar 25 – 26 | Workforce + Ed | Washington, DC |
| EAET | Mar 27 – 29 | EdTech Research | Oxford, UK |
| Deeper Learning | Mar 30 – Apr 1 | K-12 Innovation | San Diego, CA |
| Carnegie Education Summit | Mar 30 – Apr 1 | Research / K-12 | San Diego, CA |
| Conference | Dates | Audience | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA | Apr 7 – 9 | Catholic Schools | Minneapolis, MN |
| AERA | Apr 8 – 12 | Research | Los Angeles, CA |
| NSBA | Apr 10 – 12 | School Boards | Los Angeles, CA |
| ASU+GSV Summit | Apr 12 – 15 | EdTech / Policy | San Diego, CA |
| CoSN Annual | Apr 13 – 15 | District IT | Chicago, IL |
| UPCEA | Apr 15 – 17 | Continuing Ed | New Orleans, LA |
| Conference | Dates | Audience | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISTE | Late June (TBA) | Education Technology | TBA |
| Conference | Dates | Audience | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educause | Sep 29 – Oct 2 | Higher Ed IT | Denver, CO |
| Conference | Dates | Audience | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCTM Annual | Oct 28 – 31 | Math Education | Denver, CO |
| NABT | Oct 29 – Nov 1 | Biology | Dallas, TX |
| Conference | Dates | Audience | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| SETDA Leadership Summit | Nov 1 – 4 | State EdTech | Washington, DC |
| GaETC | Nov 4 – 6 | K-12 EdTech | Atlanta, GA |
| AMLE Annual | Nov 5 – 7 | Middle School | Nashville, TN |
| Conference | Dates | Audience | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC STEM Schools Leadership Summit | Dec 2 – 5 | STEM Leaders | San Diego, CA |
| Conference | Dates | Audience | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| FETC | January (TBA) | K-12 Ed Tech | TBA |
Links to each state's official AI guidance for K-12 education. Some states have comprehensive frameworks; others are still developing guidance.
Compendium source: AI for Education. States marked “Pending” have not yet published official guidance.
Open guidance on AI equity, policy frameworks, and research on responsible AI in education.
Comprehensive collection of state-level AI guidance documents for K-12 education.
View ResourceInternational framework for ethical AI use in education from the United Nations.
View ResourceResearch examining whether AI in education promotes equity or creates new barriers to inclusion.
View ResearchAnalysis of how AI will shape student learning and what educators can do to guide that future.
View ArticleQuick links to state-specific certification renewal requirements and continuing education guides.
Florida Department of Education certification renewal requirements and procedures.
View GuideTexas Education Agency standard certificate renewal and continuing professional education.
View GuideCalifornia Commission on Teacher Credentialing renewal process and requirements.
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