AI in education webinars worth your time this school year

Mon, October 19, 2026 · 4:30 PM EDT · Learning Technology Center · Free

The coolest AI tools aren’t just clever. They make real life better for real people! Before you start building your project for the Illinois AI Challenge, take a step back and ask: Who are we actually helping, and what do they really need?

Tue, October 20, 2026 · 8:00 AM EDT · TESOL International Association · $180

Part 3 of TESOL's four-part AI in Action series. Use AI tools (like ChatGPT and Claude) to design and level classroom materials — bring an existing lesson plan, worksheet, or assessment to adapt live. Morning cohort, 8:00-9:30 AM Eastern. Price shown is the nonmember rate for the full series; TESOL members pay $95 standard or $35 reduced. Sessions are recorded and available to participants for a month.

Tue, October 20, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · K12 SIX · Free

Part of the K12 SIX 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month series. This session explores practical considerations for AI readiness, including FERPA, data governance, privacy, and security, and how capabilities within Microsoft Purview can help districts understand and protect sensitive information, manage data risk, and build a stronger foundation for responsible AI adoption.

Tue, October 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · @ONE (Online Network of Educators) · Free

Does the rise of AI tools change how we teach, and what we teach? This presentation argues that departments would benefit from focused discussion about the discipline-specific skills and knowledge shared with students in the age of AI, and that answers will differ by department. It describes one instructor's reflection on these questions and shares templates other departments can use to organize their own conversations.

Tue, October 20, 2026 · 4:30 PM EDT · Learning Technology Center · Free

MagicSchool is packed with AI tools for educators. But which ones are worth your time? In this interactive Tech Trek, you’ll explore five MagicSchool tools that are popular with educators across the country and discover practical ways to use them in your classroom.

Tue, October 20, 2026 · 7:30 PM EDT · TESOL International Association · $180

Part 3 of TESOL's four-part AI in Action series. Use AI tools (like ChatGPT and Claude) to design and level classroom materials — bring an existing lesson plan, worksheet, or assessment to adapt live. Evening cohort, 7:30-9:00 PM Eastern. Price shown is the nonmember rate for the full series; TESOL members pay $95 standard or $35 reduced. Sessions are recorded and available to participants for a month.

Wed, October 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT · Nextech · Free

Teachers bring an assignment they already give. In the first ten minutes we run it through a chatbot and see what survives. Then we rebuild the task so the thinking students do is the part that can't be handed off, using decomposition and pattern-finding as the frame. Everyone leaves with one rebuilt assignment. A virtual session from Nextech for grades 6-12. Free.

Wed, October 21, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · CFR Education · Free

A live webinar from CFR Education featuring a Council on Foreign Relations expert discussing trust infrastructure and artificial intelligence, for high school and higher education educators and students. Free.

Wed, October 21, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · Learning Technology Center · Price not stated

Join us for an inspiring look at how Orono Public Schools took control of their digital ecosystem with Google AI. Discover how OPS is transforming their tech stack by using Google AI to design native, homegrown tools tailored to their district’s exact needs.

Wed, October 21, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · OpenAI Academy · Free

Online AI Skills Jam virtual office hours for K-12 educators.

Wed, October 21, 2026 · 4:30 PM EDT · Learning Technology Center · Free

In this live session, Polly Chen Smith (Playlab) demos how districts can turn the Illinois AI Challenge into a chance for students to build real AI web apps, grounded in their own curriculum (not just generic chatbots), with the goal of getting students creating (not just consuming).

Thu, October 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Trevor Aleo. Date: October 22, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Thu, October 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Elena Buckner. Date: October 22, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Thu, October 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Rhett Oldham. Date: October 22, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Thu, October 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · CoSN · Free

Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. Led by Dr. Adam Phyall, this session brings together a panel of educators, technologists, and thought leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching, learning, and leadership. Attendees explore real-world case studies, emerging policies, and practical strategies for bringing AI into classrooms, schools, and districts.

Thu, October 22, 2026 · 2:30 PM EDT · Britannica Education · Free

A one-hour session on workflows and feature updates in Britannica Studio that simplify lesson planning, resource curation, and content organization built on trusted Britannica material, plus ready-to-use Teach Britannica lesson ideas.

Thu, October 22, 2026 · 4:30 PM EDT · Learning Technology Center · Free

Let’s be real: differentiating every lesson for every student can feel like a second full-time job. If only you had a teaching assistant who could tirelessly adjust lesson materials to suit your students!

Fri, October 23, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Bureau of Education & Research (BER) · $295

Live online BER professional development seminar presented by Steve Morris. Date: October 23, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. See BER for the full schedule, registration fee and course details.

Fri, October 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT · ISTE+ASCD · Free

Explore how AI can help faculty create tailored scenarios that support student engagement and applied learning. A free, one-hour live train-the-trainer webinar from ISTE+ASCD and Google, with a module walkthrough, facilitator tips, and Q&A. Facilitated by Eric Carbaugh.

Sat, October 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT · Nextech · Free

Explore how Imagi creates a safe, supportive space for students to learn, experiment, and grow with AI through creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. Leave with a ready-to-use unit template, rubric, and starter prompts for a community-based project — no coding required! Get hands-on with Imagi Labs and Lovable AI to turn a local legend into a standards-aligned CS unit. A virtual session from Nextech for grades K-12. Free.