From Policy to Practice: AI Case Studies from the Field

What does AI implementation really look like across a state? This poster presentation explores published AI integration case studies from across Michigan, highlighting how districts are developing guidance, supporting educators, communicating expectations and learning from early efforts. Rather than presenting one perfect model, it offers a field-based look at the messy, iterative work of implementation. Examine common threads across districts, including what helped move from guidance to practice, what needed revision and what predictable challenges emerged, along with unique approaches districts used to fit local context, culture, readiness and community needs. Compare these patterns with your own efforts to identify gaps in guidance and plan next steps for professional learning. Leave with reflection questions, implementation moves and free resources, including Michigan Virtual's administrator, teacher and student guides to AI and an AI implementation framework endorsed by the Michigan Department of Education.