K-12 WebinarsAI in education webinars worth your time this school year
Updated September 2, 2026 · 20 sessions
Two years into the district AI conversation, the useful webinars have separated themselves from the rest. The weak ones still open with a slide about how many words ChatGPT was trained on. The strong ones start from a decision a district actually has to make: what the acceptable-use policy says, who reviews the tools, how teachers are meant to handle a suspected AI-written essay, and what any of it does to workload.
This roundup collects the sessions on our calendar that fall into the second group. Several are led by district administrators presenting a rollout that has been running long enough to have gone wrong at least once, which is where the transferable detail lives. Others come from researchers and nonprofit programs looking at AI literacy as curriculum rather than as an IT problem.
We refresh this page as new sessions are listed, so the order below always reflects the current calendar. If you can only attend one, choose a policy session first — most classroom questions turn out to be policy questions in disguise.
The sessions
- 01Preparing Students for Research in the Age of AI
Tue, September 15, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC · Britannica Education
A 45-minute session on how Britannica Academic pairs expert-reviewed content with AI-powered search assistance that supports inquiry without replacing critical thinking. Learn strategies for verifying AI-generated information, evaluating sources for bias, and citing AI-assisted work. Also offered September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT.
AI in Education - 02Teaching with AI: Tools and Strategies for the New School Year
Tue, September 15, 2026 · 8:30 PM UTC · CodeHS
Join this workshop to explore AI classroom applications. This session will cover CodeHS's AI tools (Ask AI, AI Student Hints, Vibe Coding) and how to use AI in the classroom responsibly. Attendees will discuss practical strategies for integrating AI into instruction, so students stay engaged, accountable, and actually learning.
AI in Education - 03Session 5: Real Prompts, Real Results with MagicSchool
Tue, September 15, 2026 · 9:00 PM UTC · MagicSchool AI
See MagicSchool in action as an ambassador shares practical prompts and real classroom examples that deliver meaningful results right away.
AI in Education - 04Exploring CodeHS Tools: Student AI Hints & Teacher AI Hints
Tue, September 15, 2026 · 9:30 PM UTC · CodeHS
Join this webinar to learn how to make the most of AI Hints in CodeHS. We’ll explore practical strategies for using AI Hints for students and teachers, from getting started with the basics to creative ways you can incorporate hints into your classroom.
AI in Education - 05AI for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership K-12 (Part 2)
Wed, September 16, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Alaska Staff Development Network
Session 2 of the ASDN AI series: designing standards-aligned materials with generative AI, grounded in Universal Design for Learning.
AI in Education - 06From Efficiency to Efficacy: A New Standard for Measuring AI's Impact in the Classroom
Wed, September 16, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC · Whiteboard Advisors
Most AI tools in K-12 classrooms are still judged by adoption, engagement, and how much time they save educators. Brisk Teaching's recent white paper, "From Efficiency to Efficacy: Measuring AI's Instructional Impact," highlights that K-12 needs a different yardstick, one grounded in learning science and close enough to everyday classroom practice to show whether AI is actually improving teaching and learning. The metrics we choose don't just determine how we evaluate AI, they shape what developers build, what districts buy, and ultimately how educators use these tools with students. This webinar unpacks a new evaluation framework and explores what districts can measure beyond simply adoption and time savings. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how better measurement can lead to more meaningful uses of AI in classroom instruction as we kick off a new school year.
AI in Education - 07Clear is Kind: Establishing Student AI Expectations for Middle and High School Educators
Wed, September 16, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC · Ednology Experts
We do our students an unkindness when we do not share clear expectations for acceptable and unacceptable use of generative AI. You'll leave this webinar with a working draft of AI expectations you can use in your classroom, along with research-informed language for talking with students about AI in a way that builds their confidence in their own thinking, rather than their dependence on a tool. Roughly two-thirds of middle schoolers and high schoolers say their school has no school-wide rule for responsible AI use (RAND 2026) — this session unpacks why vague or one-size-fits-all AI policies fail students and walks through a simple stoplight framework (red, yellow, and green zones) that makes the boundaries of AI use clear across every phase of student work, from brainstorming to final submission.
AI in Education - 08Session 7: Support for All Audiences with MagicSchool
Mon, September 21, 2026 · 5:00 PM UTC · MagicSchool AI
Bring your real challenges: a MagicSchool Ambassador tackles the problems teachers are actually facing and shows how MagicSchool can help solve them.
AI in Education - 09Moving Beyond the Library: Bringing Britannica Academic into Every Course
Mon, September 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM UTC · Britannica Education
A 30-minute session on how Britannica Academic and Studio go beyond a research database, providing trusted, discipline-specific content that becomes instructional resources and supports students across a wide range of courses and majors. Also offered September 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT.
AI in Education - 10Ethical Implications of AI in the Humanities Classroom
Mon, September 21, 2026 · 10:00 PM UTC · Humanities Texas
Humanities Texas webinar considering the ethical implications of AI use in the secondary-level humanities classroom and how teachers and students can critically engage with AI. Participants will gain access to resources on how to discuss AI resistance with students by privileging ethical considerations while making space for exploration and experimentation. Content is aligned with the TEKS and emphasizes effective pedagogical strategies. Free for teachers and their schools; participants receive CPE credit and curricular materials. Led by Amanda Licastro (Swarthmore College). Open to secondary-level humanities teachers in Texas schools.
AI in Education - 11AI for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership K-12 (Part 3)
Wed, September 23, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Alaska Staff Development Network
Session 3 of the ASDN AI series: personalizing learning for every student with practical, classroom-ready AI workflows.
AI in Education - 12Meet North Star: Human-Centered AI Enablement for Edtech Teams
Wed, September 23, 2026 · 4:00 PM UTC · Ednology Experts
A short, interactive introduction to North Star AI Enablement and how edtech companies can adopt AI in practical, human-centered ways. Victoria Lansdown, founder of North Star, an AI program manager at Google, a member of Pearson's AI Strategic Council, and a contributor to UNESCO's AI competency frameworks, shares what's working right now in responsible AI adoption across education and L&D, and where edtech teams get the most value first. Attendees will leave with a clear view of where AI is saving edtech teams real time today and where it is overhyped, how to get non-technical teams confident with AI with a person always in the loop, and practical first steps to watch.
AI in Education - 13From Compliance to Coherence: Building AI Guidance That Supports Your District Priorities
Wed, September 23, 2026 · 4:30 PM UTC · LEAP Innovations
A practitioner-led conversation on turning your state's AI mandate into purposeful guidance that puts learners and learning first. Several states — including Illinois, Maryland, Idaho, Oklahoma, Virginia, Ohio and Tennessee — now require districts to adopt local AI policies this fall. District and school leaders explore strategies to design and implement AI guidance that advances teaching and learning goals while meeting state requirements: developed in partnership with teachers and students, designed to protect student-teacher relationships, implemented to support rather than replace cognitive thinking, and mitigating inequity. Free virtual event.
AI in Education - 14Speaking with Authority: Leading Your District's AI Story Before the Board Asks
Thu, September 24, 2026 · 2:30 PM UTC · schoolOS
When a board member or parent asks "What AI are we using and how do we know it's safe?" you need more than a policy document. You need a clear, confident answer. In this session, Carl Mohn, Director of AI Strategy and Applied Learning at Longview ISD, shares how district leaders can get ahead of scrutiny: how to talk about AI tools in plain language, connect your approach to district goals, and build real trust with boards, families, and community members. You'll leave with a practical talk track and ready-to-use resources, so the next tough question catches you prepared, not off guard.
AI in Education - 15Create a Lesson Plan and Supporting Materials (Google AI Educator Series)
Fri, September 25, 2026 · 5:00 PM UTC · ISTE+ASCD
Explore how AI can support lesson planning and the development of aligned instructional materials. 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 Brandie Wright.
AI in Education - 16Disrupt & Adapt: Leading Learning in the Age of AI
Mon, September 28, 2026 · 11:00 PM UTC · SchoolAI
Learn how AI is reshaping education and what leadership strategies will help your students thrive in a rapidly changing world. In this free online webinar from the SchoolAI Back to School Expert Series, you will understand how AI personalizes learning and transforms classroom instruction, identify the leadership moves that build student critical thinking and adaptability, and develop a practical strategy to prepare your school for education's future. Can't make it live? Register and SchoolAI will send you a link to the recording.
AI in Education - 17Session 9: Personalizing MagicSchool for Your Classroom
Tue, September 29, 2026 · 11:00 PM UTC · MagicSchool AI
A repeat of the ambassador-led walkthrough of customizing MagicSchool for your subject and grade level so it works for your classroom from day one.
AI in Education - 18AI for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership K-12 (Part 4)
Wed, September 30, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC · Alaska Staff Development Network
Session 4 of the ASDN AI series: thinking strategically about AI for professional growth and school leadership.
AI in Education - 19Apply AI Across Secondary Teaching and Learning (Synchronous Training Cohort)
Mon, October 5, 2026 · 11:00 PM UTC · ISTE+ASCD
A guided, three-meeting training from ISTE+ASCD and the Google AI Educator Series, facilitated by Beth Rayl. The cohort meets weekly for one hour: October 5, 19, and 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. Participants work through selected Google AI Educator Series modules and earn GES badges at each session. Space is limited.
AI in Education - 20Build Student Inquiry Skills (Google AI Educator Series)
Fri, October 9, 2026 · 5:00 PM UTC · ISTE+ASCD
Explore ways to use AI to support student questioning, inquiry, and deeper thinking. 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 Mike Johnson.
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