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.

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

Superintendents uncertain about AI adoption roadmaps

Bias in AI

Concerns about discrimination in AI systems

Academic Integrity

Balancing AI tools with independent reasoning

Data Privacy

Managing data governance with new AI technologies

Build Your District Framework

Use the collaborative contributions document to detail specific enhancements to your district's AI policy framework, aligned with the toolkit guidance.

21 Guidelines Analyzed

The toolkit surveys 21 comprehensive guidelines—12 education-focused and 9 general—organized by their coverage of policy development steps.

1
CA DOE 2023

Learning with & about AI

AI in CA: Learning with AI, Learning about AI

Strength: Demystification for educators and students

2
COSN 2023

Gen AI Readiness

K-12 Generative AI Readiness Checklist

Strength: Comprehensive self-assessment across 8 dimensions

3
EdSAFE 2023

Policy Development

Policy Guidance Framework

Strength: Methodologically sound step-by-step approach

4
GFE 2023

AI Tools Overview

Google for Education - A Guide to AI in Education

Strength: Concise introduction with practical principles

5
ISTE 2023

Leadership Guidance

Bringing AI to School: Tips for School Leaders

Strength: High-level overview with Gen AI tool examples

6
MI Virtual 2023

Integration Roadmap

AI Integration Framework for Schools

Strength: 8-track readiness roadmap with implementation guidance

7
OR DOE 2023

Classroom Implementation

Generative AI in K-12 Classrooms

Strength: User-friendly practical strategies and privacy guidance

8
PACE 2023

District Transformation

From Reactive to Proactive: Putting Districts in the AI Driver's Seat

Strength: Three-track roadmap for organizational change

9
Poorvu 2023

Teaching Guidance

Yale: Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning - AI Guidance

Strength: Educator-focused guidance on transparent AI use

10
TeachAI 2023

Comprehensive Toolkit

AI Guidance for Schools: Toolkit

Strength: Seven principles for AI in education

11
UNESCO 2023

Gen AI in Education

Generative AI and the Future of Education and Research

Strength: Comprehensive coverage of risks and multi-stakeholder approach

12
US DOE 2023

Teaching & Learning

AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning

Strength: In-depth exploration of AI's role across educational functions

21

Total Guidelines

12

Education-Focused

9

General Guidelines

Coverage by Policy Step

Focused coverage - Comprehensive treatment of the step
Some coverage - Moderate treatment of the step
Light coverage - Limited treatment of the step

Different guidelines emphasize different aspects of the policy development process. Use multiple guidelines to get comprehensive coverage of all steps.

Ready to Implement AI in Your School?

Start with the five-step framework, leverage the curated resources, and build a cross-functional team to guide your AI integration journey.