AI on the Prize: Strategic Leadership for a Tech-Driven Future

As AI rapidly transforms the education landscape, school and district leaders play a pivotal role in ensuring its responsible, strategic implementation. In this session, the Superintendent and Instructional Technology Coordinator from Kentwood Public Schools will share how their leadership team is navigating the complex integration of AI, emphasizing vision-setting, stakeholder engagement, guidance for educators, and ethical use. A key focus will be how predictive data analytics powered by AI is supporting district leaders in making more informed, forward-looking decisions from identifying early indicators of student need to optimizing resource allocation and staffing. Presenters will highlight successes, ongoing challenges, and the critical role of leadership in building a culture that embraces innovation while maintaining trust and equity. This session includes time for open discussion, offering attendees a chance to ask questions, share insights, and leave with actionable strategies, frameworks, and tools to support AI adoption in their own systems. Whether you're just beginning or already exploring AI, this session provides leadership-focused guidance for moving forward with clarity and purpose.