Dallas ISD is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into educational spaces, ensuring educators and students can leverage digital tools responsibly and effectively.
To ensure a strategic, well-supported rollout of AI tools for instructional and administrative purposes, Dallas ISD brought representatives from multiple departments across the district together to form an AI task force.
Angie Gaylord, Chief Academic Officer, presented an AI-focused briefing to the superintendent and the Board of Trustees, emphasizing the district’s dedication to responsible AI integration across all levels. “We are at a crucial juncture with the convergence of PK-12 education and digital integration of AI,” she said.
Media specialists participated in multiple AI training sessions, gaining the knowledge and technical skills to use tools such as Google Gemini and other emerging AI technologies. Trainings also explored how AI can enhance instruction, streamline administrative tasks, and support research and literacy initiatives. For instance, AI-powered grading tools have been implemented in Reading Language Arts classes to provide efficient essay feedback for students and teachers.
AI training is expanding to classroom teachers, ensuring that educators across the district are prepared to incorporate AI tools into their instruction in meaningful and ethical ways. For instance, AI-powered grading tools have been implemented in Reading Language Arts classes to provide efficient essay feedback for both students and teachers.
LaShonda Roberson, a media specialist at the School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, has embraced AI as a tool to support students in research projects, book recommendations, and digital literacy instruction. Her innovative approach serves as a model for how AI can enhance, not replace, traditional library services.
As AI continues to evolve, Dallas ISD remains committed to ensuring its responsible use. Key considerations include:
- Age restrictions: AI tools, like most digital products, are designed for students aged 13 and older.
- AI as a tool, not a replacement: AI can enhance efficiency but should never replace human judgment, creativity, or critical thinking.
- Staying ahead with responsible implementation: Dallas ISD prioritizes staying current with technology while maintaining ethical guidelines and safeguards for student use.
Dallas ISD plans to continue piloting AI tools for teachers, build a strong framework for AI integration, embed AI training into summer professional development sessions, and refine its digital literacy strategy to prepare for a district-wide rollout by the 2025-2026 school year. Other initiatives include:
- AI integration across instructional tools
- Generative AI access for high school students
- Parent training sessions to promote AI literacy at home
