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Districtwide Initiative

Broward Powered by AI

Preparing students for a world that doesn't exist yet.

See how BCPS uses AI responsibly across teaching, learning, and operations: real governance, clear transparency, human oversight at every step, and strong protections for student data, all backed by public evidence you can check.

Human Intelligence First. Artificial Intelligence Second.
Introduction to Broward Powered by AI

An introduction from Broward County Public Schools to the Broward Powered by AI initiative: what it is, why it matters, and what families can expect.

What's new

Recent updates

Broward County School Board
Board action

School Board Resolution No. 26-132 was approved, formally adopting the districtwide AI approach.

Parent AI Symposium 2026, district leader addressing attendees
Event

Parent AI Symposium 2026 sessions are underway, open to parents, educators, and community leaders.

Family Forum, virtual AI-literacy sessions for families
Ongoing

Family Forum continues its ongoing AI-literacy sessions for families.

Updated manually by the district communications team until the weekly-editable version is wired to a content source. Every item above links to real, already-published content on this site. The Event card uses a real Parent AI Symposium photo. Board Action and Family Forum use a branded graphic since we don't yet have a School Board or virtual-session photo on file.
What is Broward Powered by AI

Five commitments to every family

A districtwide approach to artificial intelligence built on transparency, trust, education, engagement, and accountability. Technology that supports the relationships and experiences essential to learning, never replaces them.

Community Spotlight

Events and Initiatives

Parent AI Symposium 2026 - panelists on stage

Parent AI Symposium 2026

Join us for an engaging conversation with district leaders, educators, and technology experts about AI in education. Learn how Broward Powered by AI is transforming classrooms while keeping students, families, and teachers at the center.

Date & Time

2026 - Multiple Sessions

Who Should Attend

Parents, Educators, Community Leaders

More events coming soon. Check back regularly for updates on community engagement opportunities.

Why now

A connected ecosystem of learning

AI, virtual reality, and extended reality are reshaping how students learn and the careers they will enter. Broward Powered by AI connects every level of the system so progress reaches the classroom and the future workforce.

Click any step to see its role in the ecosystem.

AI in Broward classrooms

What AI is, and what it is not

What AI is

  • Supports teaching
  • Supports learning
  • Supports accessibility
  • Supports personalization
  • Supports efficiency

What AI is not

  • Replacing teachers
  • Making educational decisions
  • Grading students independently
  • Replacing human relationships
  • Replacing curriculum

The principle behind every decision

The U.S. Department of Education describes responsible AI in schools like an electric bike, not a robot vacuum: the human stays fully aware and fully in control, while their effort is multiplied. Every AI tool in Broward is meant to be inspectable, explainable, and able to be overridden by an educator.

Humans in the loop, always.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning (2023).

Our approach

The Artificial Intelligence Leadership Framework

Broward's own AILF replaces the generic industry principles previously shown here. It is a district-wide guide for leaders to use AI responsibly, ethically, and strategically, grounded in the Florida Educational Leadership Standards (FELS 1 through 8) and aligned with the district's Strategic Plan.

"Leading ethical, strategic AI integration to advance student success and excellence." The AILF is not a mandate to use AI tools, nor does it replace district policy, professional judgment, or evaluation frameworks. It outlines effective leadership practices for using AI purposefully to support teaching, learning, and organizational effectiveness.

AILF 1AI for Ethical and Responsible LeadershipFELS 1, Professional and Ethical Norms

Leadership focus: Leaders shall ensure that all AI use is ethical, responsible, and aligned with professional norms to promote the academic success and well-being of all students.

Safeguards: protect student and staff data privacy in all AI applications; identify and mitigate potential bias in AI tools and outputs; establish clear guidelines for responsible AI use; promote equitable access to AI resources and opportunities.

AILF 2AI for Vision, Strategy, and Change ManagementFELS 2, Vision and Mission

Leadership focus: Leaders shall establish, communicate, and sustain a shared vision for the strategic and ethical use of AI, aligned with the school and district mission, instructional priorities, and goals for student success.

Safeguards: support development and communication of AI expectations aligned to the School Improvement Plan and district strategic priorities; involve staff, students, and stakeholders; enhance teaching, learning, and student outcomes; monitor progress toward defined AI integration goals.

AILF 3AI for Organizational ManagementFELS 3, School Operations, Management, and Safety

Leadership focus: Leaders shall leverage AI to strengthen organizational systems, increase operational efficiency, and support strategic decision-making aligned to a safe school environment, supervision, emergency procedures, and student and staff well-being.

Safeguards: improve scheduling, communication, and resource allocation; integrate AI insights into school improvement planning and data review; streamline operational tasks to maximize time for instructional leadership; identify inefficiencies and data-informed improvements.

AILF 4AI for Student Learning and Continuous School ImprovementFELS 4

Leadership focus: Leaders shall strategically utilize AI to enhance data-informed decision-making, strengthen intervention systems, and improve measurable student outcomes for all student groups.

Safeguards: systematically analyze student performance, subgroup, and longitudinal data; inform intervention design and progress monitoring; conduct data analysis aligned to School Improvement Plan goals; support equitable access to rigorous learning for all students.

AILF 5AI for Inclusive and Supportive Learning EnvironmentsFELS 5, Learning Environment

Leadership focus: Leaders shall ensure that AI is used to cultivate a caring, inclusive, rigorous, and supportive learning environment that promotes student belonging, engagement, well-being, safety, and academic success for all students.

Safeguards: promote a positive, inclusive, student-centered culture; reinforce high expectations for behavior and engagement; monitor environments for rigor, safety, and respect; support staff in addressing social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.

AILF 6AI for Capacity Building and Talent DevelopmentFELS 6, Recruitment and Professional Learning

Leadership focus: Leaders shall ensure that AI is strategically used to strengthen recruitment, professional learning, instructional coaching, and staff support systems that build the capacity of instructional personnel to improve teaching, learning, and student outcomes.

Safeguards: differentiate professional learning based on teacher needs and experience; design job-embedded learning aligned to school goals; strengthen instructional coaching cycles; support recruitment, onboarding, and retention systems.

AILF 7AI for Leadership and InnovationFELS 7, Building Leadership Expertise

Leadership focus: Leaders shall ensure that AI is strategically used to strengthen leadership expertise, distributed leadership structures, succession planning, and organizational leadership capacity to support long-term school improvement and sustainability.

Safeguards: strengthen distributed leadership and clarify responsibilities; support assistant principal, coach, and teacher-leader growth; support succession planning and leadership continuity; analyze leadership challenges through multiple lenses.

AILF 8AI for Communication and PartnershipsFELS 8, Meaningful Parent, Family and Community Engagement

Leadership focus: Leaders shall ensure that AI is used to strengthen reciprocal communication, build trusting relationships, and promote meaningful collaboration with families and the community to support student success and well-being.

Safeguards: communicate clearly, consistently, and respectfully with families; differentiate communication to meet diverse family needs; analyze stakeholder feedback to inform decisions; establish systems for two-way communication and ongoing collaboration.

Human leadership, always

Across all eight domains, the AILF is explicit that AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, are meant to enhance, not replace, human leadership, professional expertise, ethical judgment, and student-centered decision-making. Final decisions remain human.

The full AILF document, including detailed classroom and leadership examples for each domain (walkthrough tools, PLC agendas, coaching notes, family communication, and more), is available from BCPS as a downloadable reference for administrators.

Source: Artificial Intelligence Leadership Framework (AILF), Broward County Public Schools, Approved Documents / 2 Our Principles, BCPS SharePoint. Replaces the earlier generic nine-principle placeholder (adapted from U.S. Dept. of Education, TeachAI, UNESCO, OECD, and NIST), per Sean Russell's direction on July 16, 2026.

Approved tools

Only reviewed, district-approved tools

Broward uses an approved-tools-only model. Student and staff information is never entered into tools that have not been reviewed. Each approved tool clears privacy, security, and accessibility review first.

AI tools

Microsoft Copilot

Approved

An AI assistant inside the district's protected Microsoft environment, with enterprise data protection enabled.

  • Largest Copilot Premium implementation in education in the world, verified by Microsoft
  • Enterprise data protection enabled
  • Not used to train public AI models on school data
  • Student access is currently a limited pilot for AI-Academy students, with plans to expand to broader grade-based access
  • Parent FAQ and demonstration video

MagicSchool AI

Approved

A purpose-built education platform that helps teachers plan, differentiate, and reach every learner, with human oversight at every step.

  • Built for K-12 classroom instruction
  • Teacher-led, with human oversight built into every tool
  • Helps educators differentiate for ESE and ESOL learners
  • Student data is never used to train AI models, and the district owns all of it

Khan Academy / Khanmigo

Approved partner

An AI tutor built on Khan Academy's platform, listed among BCPS's approved AI partners.

  • Full tool details, safety features, and classroom guidance are being finalized with BCPS

XR/VR tools

Extended and virtual reality tools, and more coming.

Prisms VR

Approved

An immersive virtual reality platform students use to explore math and science concepts hands-on, from ratios and graphing to phase changes, always teacher-directed.

  • Used for standards-aligned math and science lessons
  • Teacher-directed, tied to formative assessment data (CFUs)
  • Real classroom videos and transcripts below

How a tool gets approved

Every tool passes the same review before it reaches a classroom.

1

Privacy review

Signed data privacy agreement, FERPA check, and an independent privacy rating.

2

Security review

Independent security audit, encryption, and breach-notification terms.

3

Accessibility review

Tested for WCAG 2.1 AA conformance, as required under ADA Title II.

4

Approval & publish

Added to the approved inventory and listed here for families.

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education developer guidance (2024); Student Data Privacy Consortium National Data Privacy Agreement; Common Sense Privacy Program; ADA Title II web rule; WCAG 2.1 AA. Professional learning catalog and PRISM leader resources: BCPS Information Systems Division (ISD PMO Sections) and PRISM AI Principal Resource Handouts (Copilot, MagicSchool), Approved Documents / 3 Approved Tools, BCPS SharePoint.

Family Guide & Frequently Asked Questions

Artificial Intelligence, technology, and student learning

Straight answers, in one place, developed in response to questions and concerns shared during recent Community and Family Forums about technology, artificial intelligence, approved tools, family notification, teacher training, vetting, safety alerts, accountability, and parent feedback.

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Our Commitment

Broward County Public Schools is committed to a districtwide approach to Artificial Intelligence built on transparency, trust, education, engagement, and accountability. Student privacy, safety, transparency, and accountability remain district priorities. Teachers remain central to learning. Technology will support teaching and learning, not replace the relationships that make learning meaningful. Student-facing Artificial Intelligence tools used through the district must be teacher directed, teacher monitored, and connected to a clear instructional purpose. Our guiding principle is Human Intelligence First, Artificial Intelligence Second.

Our message to families

At Broward County Public Schools, teachers lead learning and play a central role in student development. The district is committed to using Artificial Intelligence thoughtfully, transparently, and responsibly. Our goal is to prepare students for the future while protecting safety, privacy, human relationships, and meaningful learning experiences. We understand that families have questions and concerns, and that input is welcome. The district’s responsibility is to listen, explain, monitor, and adjust as policy and practice develop. Technology will support learning, not replace it. As School Board policies are updated and technology continues to evolve, this guide will be revised to stay current and relevant.

Policy status: The School Board is currently reviewing policy related to Artificial Intelligence. Until that review is complete, this guide describes the district’s current practices, current access, and planned direction. Language may be updated after final School Board action.

What we know today

  • Teachers remain central to learning.
  • Artificial Intelligence will be used to support educators, not replace them. Teachers remain responsible for instruction, relationships, feedback, and educational decisions.
  • Elementary students in kindergarten through grade 5 do not currently have access to district-approved student-facing Artificial Intelligence tools. Secondary students may have access only to approved tools in supported instructional settings, as explained in the grade-level chart below.
  • Student privacy, safety, transparency, and accountability are district priorities.
  • Families will continue to have opportunities to provide feedback and ask questions.
  • Broward Powered by AI serves as the district information hub.
  • Student-facing Artificial Intelligence tools, when used, must be teacher directed, teacher monitored, and connected to a clear instructional purpose.
  • MagicStudent, the student-facing part of MagicSchool, is not currently available for Broward County Public Schools students. Teachers are completing training before any student-facing use may be considered.
  • Approved district tools are different from open public tools such as ChatGPT or Google Artificial Intelligence features. Open public tools are not approved by the district for student-facing instructional use. Because students may still encounter public tools outside district-controlled settings, families should talk with their children about safe and responsible use.
  • Based on current district requirements and practices, student information entered into approved tools must remain within the Broward County Public Schools environment; student information is not used to train district-approved Artificial Intelligence models.

What is still being reviewed

  • Future student-facing Artificial Intelligence access
  • Development of additional family resources
  • Future grade-level implementation decisions
  • Policy updates and governance processes
  • Long-term evaluation and monitoring
  • Guidance related to parent choice and procedures
  • How families will be notified when a teacher opts in to use a student-facing Artificial Intelligence tool with a class
  • Parent preview opportunities so families can see or try approved student-facing tools
  • How success measures will be publicly shared and communicated, including usage, teacher workload impact, student engagement, student outcomes, and implementation adjustments
  • How the district will communicate procedures related to opting out where available and applicable
  • How Artificial Intelligence may affect energy use, district operations, and climate-related goals

Grade-level access overview

Grade band District-approved student-facing tools Teacher-facing Artificial Intelligence tools Important notes
Elementary school, kindergarten through grade 5 None currently available through the district. Teachers may have access to teacher-facing tools, based on district guidance and training. Elementary students may receive age-appropriate instruction about Artificial Intelligence literacy and digital citizenship. This is different from giving students access to a student-facing Artificial Intelligence tool. No student-facing tool is currently offered to students through the district.
Middle school, grades 6 through 8 Khanmigo through Khan Academy and HMH Writable are approved tools for supporting secondary instruction. MagicStudent is not currently available to Broward County Public Schools students. Teachers may use approved teacher-facing tools as optional supports following training and district guidance. Student use must be connected to instruction, teacher directed, and teacher monitored.
High school, grades 9 through 12 Khanmigo through Khan Academy and HMH Writable are approved tools for supporting secondary instruction. MagicStudent is not currently available to Broward County Public Schools students. Teachers may use approved teacher-facing tools as optional supports following training and district guidance. Student use must be connected to instruction, teacher directed, and teacher monitored.

Approved tool snapshot

The following summary is included to help families understand the difference between teacher-facing tools, student-facing tools, and open public tools.

Tool Who may use it Purpose How is it applied
MagicSchool Teacher-facing use for teachers, instructional leaders, and educational administrators. Teacher planning, instructional resources, differentiation, communication, and efficiency. Can support planning, resource development, communication, and differentiated instruction. Educators remain responsible for reviewing and adapting all materials before use.
MagicStudent MagicSchool’s student-facing feature. Not currently available to Broward County Public Schools students. Provides student support serving as a resource that enhances student learning under teacher directed instruction. If approved in the future, is teacher directed, teacher monitored, and used only by trained educators under district procedures.
Khanmigo through Khan Academy Approved student-facing use for secondary students in supported settings. Tutoring and guidance. Acts as a guided tutoring support. It prompts students to think through problems instead of simply providing an answer. It does not replace student thinking. Teachers remain responsible for directing its instructional use.
HMH Writable / Revision Aid Approved student-facing use for grades 6 through 12 in supported writing settings. Writing feedback and revision support. Provides feedback before teacher review. It is not a conversational tool and does not replace teacher grading.
Microsoft Copilot Premium Staff-facing use. Staff productivity, planning, workflow support, and operational use. Supports staff work and is not a student-facing tool.
ChatGPT, Google Artificial Intelligence features, and other open AI tools Not approved by Broward County Public Schools as student-facing instructional tools. Public Artificial Intelligence tools outside the district-approved student tool set. The district is reviewing controls for access to open public tools on school-issued devices, including devices used on non-school networks. Because students may still encounter public tools outside district-controlled settings, families should talk with their children about safe and responsible use.

Frequently asked questions

1. What is Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial Intelligence, often called AI, is technology that can help people organize information, identify patterns, generate ideas, draft content, provide feedback, and support learning activities. Artificial Intelligence is a tool used to support teachers and students. It does not replace the educational relationship among teachers, students, and families. Teachers remain central to learning.
2. Why is the district talking about Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial Intelligence is already part of daily life, the workplace, and future career pathways. Broward County Public Schools wants students to understand these tools and learn to use them safely, responsibly, ethically, and with adult guidance.
3. What does “Human Intelligence First, Artificial Intelligence Second” mean?
It means people remain the decision makers. Teachers lead instruction. Students do the thinking. Families remain partners. Artificial Intelligence can support learning, but it should never replace human judgment, relationships, creativity, care, or responsibility.
4. Will Artificial Intelligence replace teachers?
No. Teachers remain at the center of learning. Teachers make instructional decisions, build relationships, provide feedback, support students, and determine how tools are used in the classroom.
5. Are elementary students using district-approved Artificial Intelligence tools?
No. Broward County Public Schools does not currently use or provide district-approved, student-facing Artificial Intelligence tools to students in kindergarten through grade 5. Because students may still encounter public tools outside district-controlled settings, families should talk with their children about safe and responsible use.
6. Will elementary students learn about Artificial Intelligence?
Elementary students may receive age-appropriate instruction about Artificial Intelligence literacy and digital citizenship, such as how technology can generate information, why information must be checked, and how to use technology safely. The specific curriculum and timing are still being reviewed. This instruction does not mean elementary students are given access to district-approved student-facing Artificial Intelligence tools. Because students may still encounter public tools outside district-controlled settings, families should talk with their children about safe and responsible use.
7. What is the difference between teacher-facing and student-facing tools?
Teacher-facing tools help educators with tasks such as planning, creating resources, communicating, and differentiating instruction. Student-facing tools are tools students may interact with directly, but only in approved settings, with teacher direction and monitoring.
8. Are teachers required to use district Artificial Intelligence tools?
No. Based on current district practice, teachers’ use of district Artificial Intelligence tools is optional. Use must follow district guidance, completion of required training, have instructional purpose, and be guided by the teacher’s professional judgment.
9. How are teachers trained?
Teachers receive training and support through a variety of formats, including online, blended, and in-person sessions, as well as learning communities and coaching. These opportunities address numerous content areas and support teacher growth and development. Specific to Artificial Intelligence, current and planned training includes responsible use, ethics, privacy, instructional best practices, human oversight, and guidance on when Artificial Intelligence should and should not be used.
10. What is Khanmigo?
Khanmigo is an Artificial Intelligence-supported tutoring and guidance tool through Khan Academy. It prompts students to think through problems instead of simply providing answers. It supports student thinking through guiding prompts, while teachers remain responsible for directing its instructional use. Khanmigo acts like a tutor and cannot be used as a shortcut to get answers.
11. What is HMH Writable or Revision Aid?
HMH Writable, including Revision Aid, supports writing and revision. It can provide feedback while students are drafting so they can revise before submitting work to the teacher. It is not a conversational Artificial Intelligence tool, and it does not replace the teacher’s review or feedback.
12. What is MagicSchool?
MagicSchool is an Artificial Intelligence platform designed primarily to support teachers with planning, instructional resources, differentiation, communication, and efficiency. MagicSchool is teacher-facing.
13. What is MagicStudent?
MagicStudent is MagicSchool’s student-facing Artificial Intelligence platform. It is designed to help students practice skills and receive real-time feedback under direct teacher supervision. MagicStudent is not currently available for Broward County Public Schools students.
14. Will there be additional training if MagicStudent is used in schools?
Yes. If MagicStudent is approved for future student use, teachers will be required to complete additional training before turning on student-facing features. The training requirements, content, and procedures will be finalized before any student access is granted or shared in the classroom.
15. Will families be notified if a teacher uses MagicStudent with their child?
Yes. If the district approves MagicStudent for future student use, families will be informed before implementation. Communication procedures, parent information, and any available choices will be shared after related policy and procedures are finalized. For the latest updates please visit browardschools.ai.
16. Do Broward County Public Schools approved tools create content for students?
Approved student tools are to be used to coach, guide, and support students. Tools are not to replace student thinking, creativity, or create completed work for students to submit as their own.
17. Will Artificial Intelligence be used for grading?
Broward County Public Schools does not use Artificial Intelligence in place of a teacher to assign a final grade. An approved tool may assist with the teacher’s review, suggest follow-up instruction to strengthen student skills, and provide feedback during learning; however, the teacher remains responsible for reviewing student work, giving final feedback, and determining grades.
18. How are Artificial Intelligence tools selected and approved?
District-approved tools are reviewed for instructional value, privacy, safety, accessibility, age appropriateness, teacher training needs, responsible use, and alignment with district goals.
19. What are real-time threat detection and real-time moderation?
Real-time threat detection means a tool can alert adults quickly if a student interaction includes serious concerns such as self-harm or threats to others. Real-time moderation means the tool redirects or stops conversations that move into unsafe, inappropriate, or overly personal areas.
20. Who receives student safety alerts?
For approved student-facing tools, teachers receive alerts when a serious threat is detected. Depending on the level of concern, the alert may also be escalated to administrators and other trained personnel.
21. How is student information protected?
The district reviews approved tools for privacy and security requirements. Relevant protections include the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). Florida protects K-12 student data through the Student Online Personal Information Protection Act (Florida SOPIPA), State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.09550, and the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA). Student information in approved tools stays within the Broward County Public Schools environment and is not used to train Artificial Intelligence.
22. Do student interactions train the Artificial Intelligence models?
No. Under current district requirements, approved Broward County Public Schools tools must not use our students’ interactions to train Artificial Intelligence models.
23. Are ChatGPT, Google AI, or other open tools used?
Open public tools such as ChatGPT and Google Artificial Intelligence features are not approved by Broward County Public Schools as student-facing instructional tools. They may still be accessible outside district-controlled settings. The district is reviewing controls for open public tools on school-issued devices, including devices used on home networks. Access may be more difficult to control when students use devices on home networks. Families are encouraged to remind students to use only teacher-directed, district-approved tools for schoolwork and to discuss safe, responsible technology use at home.
24. Can families preview or test approved tools?
Yes, preview and testing opportunities are being planned. The district is exploring possible regional sessions where parents and guardians could see or interact with tools that may be used in the future. Details have not yet been finalized and will be made available when they are. Latest updates are available at browardschools.ai.
25. Will Artificial Intelligence increase screen time?
The district recognizes family concerns about screen time. Artificial Intelligence is a tool, and use must have a clear learning purpose and should be balanced with reading, writing, discussion, collaboration, hands-on learning, movement, and direct interaction with teachers and classmates. Specific requirements continue to be refined and guided by data, policy, and instructional guidance.
26. How is Artificial Intelligence different from i-Ready and other education technology?
Artificial Intelligence is one type of educational technology. i-Ready is not an Artificial Intelligence tool. Families often connect these tools because they involve devices, screen time, homework, and classroom use. The district acknowledges concerns with screen time and student overdependence on technology and continues to listen to and address the concerns by constantly and regularly reviewing feedback, student data, appropriate use, and impact on student learning.
27. How will Artificial Intelligence support reading, writing, and social skills?
Artificial Intelligence can support reading and writing by providing feedback, helping teachers differentiate instruction, or presenting ideas in different ways. It is a tool that helps inform instruction; it does not replace discussion, human interaction, social development, or teacher guidance. The district’s position is that Artificial Intelligence should never replace human interaction.
28. Could Artificial Intelligence reduce critical thinking or creativity?
This is a valid concern. Students still need to read, write, solve problems, think independently, communicate clearly, and create original ideas. Our approach is for Artificial Intelligence to support and develop these skills, not to replace them, by teaching students to use Artificial Intelligence responsibly and ethically. Teachers remain central to instruction and responsible for setting expectations, guiding, and reviewing student work.
29. Will students be taught about the risks and limits of Artificial Intelligence?
Yes. The district is committed to responsible use. As part of our Artificial Intelligence vision, instruction will help students understand both how to use Artificial Intelligence and when not to use it. This includes checking accuracy, avoiding overreliance, protecting privacy, using tools ethically, and verifying generated information.
30. How does Artificial Intelligence help teachers without replacing them?
Artificial Intelligence is a tool that will help teachers save time with planning, resource creation, differentiation, communication, and administrative tasks. It will be used to support educators, not replace them. Teachers remain responsible for, and central to, individualized instruction, feedback, relationships, and decisions about student learning.
31. How will success be measured?
The district plans to review success through multiple measures, including usage, student outcomes, student engagement, teacher workload, teacher time saved, and whether tools support and enhance individualized student instruction. Data will be shared in district monthly reports to the School Board and public updates through Broward Powered by AI. Latest updates are available at browardschools.ai.
32. What would cause the district to stop using a tool?
Every instructional tool is evaluated on an ongoing basis. This applies to traditional and digital tools, including Artificial Intelligence tools. If evidence and data show that a tool does not support district goals, improve learning, protect students, or meet safety and privacy requirements, the district reconsiders, adjusts, replaces, suspends, or discontinues its use.
33. Are there costs for the district to use Khanmigo, Writable, or MagicSchool?
These tools do not currently cost the district additional funds to use. Khanmigo is through Khan Academy, Writable is connected to the adopted instructional materials, and MagicSchool was donated. Teacher training is provided through district staff, vendor-provided training, or agreements and does not cost the district, schools, or teachers extra. Long-term costs and value continue to be reviewed and assessed to ensure they meet district student learning goals.
34. How does Artificial Intelligence affect the district’s climate goals?
We are all concerned about the energy and environmental impact AI can have. The use of Artificial Intelligence can help us better track and improve the use of operational systems, such as lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and building systems, to help reduce energy use. Environmental impact remains an important question that we will continue reviewing.
35. How can families stay informed?
Families can visit the Broward Powered by AI website at browardschools.ai for updates, approved tools, parent resources, recordings, slide decks, family forum dates, community feedback opportunities, and accountability information.
36. How can parents and guardians participate in future decisions?
Families can complete district and school-based surveys, submit feedback through Broward Powered by AI, attend Community and Family Forums, participate in school advisory meetings, attend area or district advisory meetings, contact School Board members, attend School Board meetings, and share concerns through school and district channels.
37. What are the next Family Forum dates?
The next Family Forum is scheduled for August 27, 2026, with another forum expected on either September 23 or September 24, 2026. Families should check district communications and Broward Powered by AI for updates and posting of future sessions.
38. What if my family’s question was not answered during the forum?
Families are encouraged to continue submitting questions and feedback to the team through Broward Powered by AI. Please visit browardschools.ai.

Myths vs. facts

Myth

Artificial Intelligence will replace teachers.

Fact

Teachers remain central to learning and decision making in Broward County Public Schools.

Myth

Elementary students are currently using district-approved Artificial Intelligence tools.

Fact

No district-approved student-facing Artificial Intelligence tools are currently available for elementary students in kindergarten through grade 5.

Myth

Artificial Intelligence will make human relationships less important.

Fact

Broward County Public Schools believes human connection and relationships are essential to student learning and development.

Myth

Students have unrestricted access to district Artificial Intelligence tools.

Fact

Under current district practice, approved student use is grade-based, teacher directed, teacher monitored, and limited to supported instructional settings. Because students may still encounter public tools outside district-controlled settings, families should talk with their children about safe and responsible use.

Myth

MagicStudent is currently open for Broward County Public Schools students.

Fact

MagicStudent is not currently available to Broward County Public Schools students. If it is approved in the future, notifications will be shared with families and trained teachers will direct and monitor its use under district oversight.

Myth

Artificial Intelligence will grade students without teacher input.

Fact

Broward County Public Schools does not use Artificial Intelligence in place of a teacher to assign a final grade. Artificial Intelligence may help support feedback. Teachers remain responsible for review, feedback, and grading decisions.

Myth

Student data is used to train district-approved Artificial Intelligence tools.

Fact

Under current district requirements, student information in approved tools must remain within the Broward County Public Schools environment and cannot be used to train Artificial Intelligence models.

Myth

The district is relying only on vendors to decide whether tools are safe.

Fact

The district reviews student-facing tools for instructional value, privacy, safety, and other requirements, and performs its own rigorous vetting process, including adversarial prompting, real-time threat detection, and real-time moderation for student-facing tools.

Myth

Artificial Intelligence automatically means more screen time.

Fact

The district supports balanced, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate technology use. Artificial Intelligence use must have a clear learning purpose and should not replace direct instruction, human interaction, or hands-on learning.

Myth

Families do not have a way to stay involved.

Fact

Families can participate through surveys, Family Forums, advisory meetings, Broward Powered by AI, and school and district communication channels.

Family resources and feedback

  • Visit Broward Powered by AI: browardschools.ai
  • Use the family feedback tools posted on Broward Powered by AI.
  • Look for Community and Family Forum recordings, slide decks, approved tool information, policy updates, and future meeting dates.
  • Share school-level questions through School Advisory Council meetings, School Advisory Forum meetings, school staff, or school leadership.
  • Attend area advisory, district advisory meetings, or School Board Meetings to continue sharing feedback.
  • Contact School Board members for policy questions or broader district concerns. Visit the Broward County School Board contact information page.

See for the full data privacy section, and for what is approved and why.

Approved tool

Microsoft Copilot

An AI assistant inside the district's protected Microsoft environment, with enterprise data protection enabled. Used for operational and administrative productivity: drafting, analysis, communication, and workflow efficiency.

District adoption, July 2026

Largest implementation in the world for educational staff

Broward County Public Schools is the largest implementation of Copilot Premium in education in the world. This claim is verified directly by Microsoft.

20,000
Licensed Copilot users
735,000+
AI interactions on Copilot to date
2,080
Attended Copilot professional learning training
64%
Copilot adoption, districtwide

Source: Broward Powered by AI Monthly Board Implementation Report, July 2026 (rev. 7-23-2026), Executive Summary and Performance Dashboard. "Largest implementation" claim verified by Microsoft per Framework document, July 28, 2026.

Microsoft Challenge & partnership

Microsoft will provide $4,000 to one school per region per month for the most innovative and impactful use of Copilot AI, plus a $10,000 award at the end of the year to one school districtwide. Principals have been presented with the plan and a dashboard to track Copilot AI usage; an application will be released to schools so they can apply for the award before the school year opens.

Source: Broward Powered by AI Monthly Board Implementation Report, July 2026 (rev. 7-23-2026), Operational AI and Performance Dashboard.

Microsoft Copilot: professional learning

The real course catalog BCPS Information Systems Division offers staff, from first exposure through building custom AI agents. Course numbers and descriptions as provided by ISD PMO.

Introduction courses

39149799 · Context-Based Copilot AI Chat
Designed for non-instructional staff to understand the difference between web-grounded and work-grounded Copilot AI chat experiences, and when to use each for research, brainstorming, or work-specific tasks.

39149797 · Copilot AI in Excel: Simplify Your Data
Use Copilot AI in Microsoft Excel to analyze data, generate formulas, create summaries, and automate repetitive tasks.

39149801 · Copilot AI in Outlook Calendar & Email
Explore how Copilot AI enhances email and calendar workflows in Outlook, from drafting to scheduling.

39150579 · Copilot Create: Visual Design Made Easy
Design visually appealing, professional materials using smart prompts, layout suggestions, and visual refinements.

39149796 · Copilot in PowerPoint: Design with Ease
Quickly generate presentations, refine slide content, visualize data, and tailor messaging.

39149800 · Copilot in Teams, Work Better Together
Catch up on missed discussions, summarize conversations, draft chat responses, and organize tasks in Microsoft Teams.

39149798 · Copilot in Word: Write Smarter, Faster
Draft, edit, summarize, and refine documents more efficiently in Microsoft Word.

Intermediate courses

39150127 · Copilot AI For Admins
Hands-on workflows and prompt techniques for school and department admins across Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Forms, and Teams.

39150102 · Copilot AI Skills For Non-Instructional: Practical Workflows
Practical, hands-on workflows and prompting techniques to streamline daily tasks across Microsoft 365.

39150277 · Intermediate Copilot AI Chat Skills
Structure prompts, use multi-turn refinement, and apply real-work workflows for meetings, document analysis, and weekly planning.

Advanced courses

39150052 · Advanced Copilot AI: Pre-built Agents
Leverage prebuilt agents to automate repetitive processes, surface instant insights, and simplify complex workflows.

39150103 · Advanced Copilot AI: Building Agents
Explore real-world use cases and build a first AI agent to automate tasks and streamline workflows.

Course completions to date

Attendance across Microsoft Copilot professional learning sessions, as reported by BCPS ISD PMO. Confirmed by BCPS ISD PMO, July 29, 2026.

Course# Attended
Advanced Copilot AI, Prebuilt Agents (Admin)38
Advanced Copilot AI, Pre-built Agents for Non-Instructional Staff100
Copilot AI Chat, Context-Based216
Copilot AI For Admins, Workflows68
Copilot AI For Non-Instructional Workflows100
Copilot AI in Excel: Simplify Your Data381
Copilot AI in Outlook Calendar & Email331
Copilot in PowerPoint, Design with Ease277
Copilot in Teams, Work Better Together213
Copilot in Word: Write Smarter, Faster306
Copilot Intermediate AI Chat50
Total2,080

Leader resources

Short, ready-to-use prompt guides for principals and school leaders using this tool.

Copilot demonstration videoWatch on YouTube
PRISM: Getting Started with Copilot for School LeadersPDF resource, provided by BCPS

Approved tool

MagicSchool AI

A purpose-built education platform that helps teachers plan, differentiate, and reach every learner, with human oversight at every step. Built for K-12 classroom instruction, teacher-led, and helps educators differentiate for ESE and ESOL learners. Student data is never used to train AI models, and the district owns all of it.

MagicSchool AI: adoption metrics

Professional learning progress for MagicSchool AI, as reported through the July 21-22, 2026 webpage review.

117 of 206
AI Liaisons trained (57%) · 4 sessions, 90 participants
205 of 226
Schools participating (91%) · 230+ schools districtwide, 276 total sites/departments
27
Administrators trained · STO, North, and South regional leadership; Leadership Week (6/8-6/9) not yet included
401.5
PL hours documented · 19 sessions, 254 educators (through 5/15/26)
~461
PL hours estimated, full quarter · 22 sessions, 292 participants (projection only)
Teachers-trained count: BCPS reporting combines "educators and staff," so a teacher-only figure isn't available yet. Flagged for BCPS to advise how to handle this.
Not yet available, pending the Fall 2026 MagicStudent rollout: Parents trained (0), Parent events (0), Student AI literacy participation (0, launches Q1 Aug-Oct 2026-27 school year).

Source: BCPS webpage-review Framework document, update through July 21-22, 2026.

Leader resources

Short, ready-to-use prompt guides for principals and school leaders using this tool.

MagicSchool AI demonstrationBroward-specific overview
PRISM: Using MagicSchool AI as a School LeaderPDF resource, provided by BCPS

Approved tool

Prisms VR

An immersive virtual reality platform students use to explore math and science concepts hands-on, from ratios and graphing to phase changes, always teacher-directed and tied to formative assessment data (CFUs).

Prisms VR: classroom videos

Real classroom footage of Prisms VR in use, provided by BCPS, with a transcript available under each video.

Prisms VR: Implementation · Read the transcript ↗

Prisms VR: Outcomes · Read the transcript ↗

Prisms VR: district impact, 2025-26

473
Coaching days completed
343
Participating teachers · +17 since 4/1/26
23,692
Participating students · +1,092 since 4/1/26
1,703
Students submitted a Check for Understanding · +273 since 4/1/26
110 of 110
Modules utilized

“During the 2025-2026 school year, Algebra 1 EOC proficiency increased to 93% from the mid-80s. With Prisms, I incorporated inquiry-based learning strategies that encouraged students to explain their thinking, analyze multiple problem-solving approaches, and engage in collaborative discussions to deepen conceptual understanding.”

Ms. Anuradha Arun · 8th Grade Math (Algebra 1), Silver Trail Middle School

Source: Prisms VR District Impact Summary, 2025-26 school year, provided by BCPS, updated July 28, 2026.

Approved partner

Khan Academy / Khanmigo

Khan Academy and its AI tutor, Khanmigo, are listed among BCPS's approved AI partners.

Educator training video

This training video is also housed inside Khan Academy under Khan for Educators, alongside additional asynchronous professional learning videos that break the platform down into best practices. Any stakeholder is welcome to check out any part of that course, whether or not they have a Khan Academy account (khanacademy.org → Explore → Khan for Educators). Students and teachers do not access these videos on YouTube; inside the platform, the videos are housed internally.

Khan for Educators training videoWatch on YouTube, or in-platform
Full tool details, safety features, and classroom guidance for Khanmigo, and its Spanish-language counterpart (spelling to be confirmed by BCPS), are being provided by Thomas J. Correll. This page will be completed once that content is received.
Parent Resources

How student data is protected

The protections behind every AI decision. Read the plain-language answer first, then open the full document. The District is presenting a comprehensive AI policy to the School Board for approval. Once ratified, the approved policy will be linked here.

Sample answers for layout. Final wording to be confirmed by BCPS legal and data governance, including any Florida-specific privacy law.
What information is collected, and why?
Approved tools collect only what is needed to deliver the educational service. Information is used for that purpose alone, not for advertising or any unrelated commercial use.
Where is data stored, and who has access?
Data stays within the district's protected systems and approved vendor environments governed by data privacy agreements. Access is limited by role to the staff who need it for instruction and support.
Can AI train on my child's information?
No. Approved tools are configured so student and staff information is not used to train public AI models. This is a condition of approval for every tool listed on this site.
What are my rights as a parent?
Parents have the right to know what AI tools are being used in their child's education and how they are being used, and to request that their child be excluded from the use of AI where practicable. Under FERPA you may also inspect and review your child's education records and request corrections; under PPRA, certain surveys require notice and the chance to opt out.
How are tools checked before students use them?
All student-facing tools are subjected to a rigorous review process to ensure they include protections beyond the already stringent BCPS data privacy and security provisions. Each tool must demonstrate real-time threat detection and moderation, with immediate notification to teachers and administrators of any inappropriate usage. Vendors also sign data privacy agreements and must meet COPPA requirements for younger students; approved tools may not sell student data or use it for targeted advertising.
Are AI detectors used to accuse students?
No. AI detection tools can be unreliable and biased, so they are not relied upon to make decisions about a student. Academic integrity is handled through clear expectations and honest conversation.

The laws that protect your child

FERPA

Federal law giving parents rights over education records and control of personal information.

COPPA

Federal rule protecting the online data of children under 13. Vendors must comply.

PPRA

Requires notice and opt-out for certain surveys on sensitive topics.

State privacy law

Limits how education vendors use student data, including a ban on selling it.

Your choices

Questions and opt-out

Families can ask how AI is used in their child's classroom and learn about available choices. Email AIFeedback@browardschools.com with questions or to request an opt-out.

Report a concern

A direct channel for families to raise a question or concern about an AI tool, routed to the responsible office. Email AIFeedback@browardschools.com.

Featured documents

BCPS AI PolicyPending Board approval · will be linked once ratified
School Board ResolutionNo. 26-132 · adopted March 10, 2026
Read the School Board Resolution (No. 26-132, adopted March 10, 2026)

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADVANCING EDUCATION POWERED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
March 10, 2026 · No. 26-132

WHEREAS, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) recognizes the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance teaching, learning, and operational efficiency across the district; and

WHEREAS, SBBC is committed to leveraging AI to personalize instruction, streamline educational practices, and prepare students for the demands of a technology-driven world, while safeguarding privacy, closing the digital divide, promoting digital citizenship, and expanding opportunities for critical thinking and innovation; and

WHEREAS, SBBC has established the AI Task Force and partnered with Microsoft to implement AI tools districtwide, including the largest K-12 deployment of Microsoft Copilot in the world, setting a new global standard for AI integration in public education; and

WHEREAS, SBBC will provide universal access to AI tools and resources for all students, regardless of background or ability, and ongoing professional learning for educators, staff, and administrators to build AI literacy; and

WHEREAS, SBBC is committed to ensuring that AI technologies are implemented with appropriate human oversight and in accordance with ethical guidelines to safeguard against plagiarism, bias, and misuse of AI in academic work, and to protect students' and educators' data privacy; and

WHEREAS, SBBC believes that AI should be leveraged to enrich instruction and support student learning, not to replace or diminish the expertise of education professionals; and

WHEREAS, SBBC has established an AI Liaison Cohort to serve as school-based leaders to support staff and administrators with integrating AI tools and practices responsibly into teaching, learning, and operations district-wide, while guiding students to use AI safely and effectively to enhance their learning; and

WHEREAS, SBBC is dedicated to regularly evaluating the ethical use and implementation of AI technologies, with educators and community stakeholders at the decision-making table.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, hereby declares the foregoing principles and actions in alignment with Florida Standards and Broward County Public Schools' (BCPS) Strategic Plan for High-Quality Instruction and College, Career, and Life Readiness for the ethical and effective implementation of AI in BCPS.

Given at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this 10th day of March 2026.

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
Approve: Sarah Leonardi, Chair
Attest: Dr. Howard Hepburn, Superintendent of Schools

Note: Full text of Resolution No. 26-132 shown above. A direct link to the official Board Docs/Granicus record will be added once BCPS provides the exact record URL. The Ethical Implementation Guide and Standard Operating Procedures documents have been removed from this list at BCPS's request pending finalization; they will be restored here if and when BCPS is ready to publish them.

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education Student Privacy Policy Office (FERPA, PPRA); FTC COPPA guidance; state student data privacy statutes; Peninsula School District and TeachAI on AI detector reliability.

AI literacy

Understanding AI, for students and families

Broward teaches students not just to use AI, but to understand it, question it, and use it responsibly. The approach is built on the AI4K12 Five Big Ideas, the leading K-12 AI literacy framework.

The Five Big Ideas in AI

Perception

AI senses the world through cameras and microphones and turns signals into meaning.

Representation & Reasoning

AI builds models of the world to work through problems, but does not think like a person.

Learning

Computers learn by finding patterns in large amounts of data supplied by people.

Natural Interaction

Interacting naturally with people takes many kinds of knowledge that AI still lacks.

Societal Impact

AI can help and harm. Biased data can leave some people worse served, so ethics matter.

What students learn, by grade band

Elementary

  • Recognize where AI shows up in everyday life and that it is a human-made tool.
  • Understand computers learn differently from people, by finding patterns in data.
  • Begin reasoning about fairness, and that altered photos and videos exist.

Middle

  • Train and test a simple model and examine its data for bias.
  • Understand how recommendation algorithms shape what they see online.
  • Define AI and generative AI and weigh benefits and drawbacks.

High

  • Carry out a full machine-learning process and evaluate the data critically.
  • Judge AI against fairness, transparency, accountability, and privacy.
  • Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, bias, origin, and citation ethics.

Core topics across all grades

Digital CitizenshipAI LiteracyPrompt WritingFact VerificationBias AwarenessAcademic IntegrityFuture ReadinessCareer Connections

Family AI Toolkit

Co-learn

You don't need to be an expert. Explore AI alongside your child.

Always verify

AI can sound confident and still be wrong. Check answers against a trusted source.

Protect privacy

No names, addresses, or photos go into AI tools.

Talk about it

Ask what your child uses and what their school allows.

Professional learning for educators

Teachers move through a clear pathway, from foundations to leadership.

1

AI Foundations

What AI is, how it works, and responsible use.

2

Hands-on practice

Guided practice with approved tools like Copilot and MagicSchool.

3

Classroom integration

Applying AI in literacy, math, science, ESE, and ESOL settings.

4

Leadership

AI liaisons and leaders coach others and guide responsible use.

How AI supports learning by content area

Leading with the strongest evidence. AI is a force multiplier for practice, feedback, and access. It does not replace teachers, and it does not match one-to-one human tutoring.

Special Education (ESE)

Text-to-speech and other supports remove barriers, aligned with Universal Design for Learning. This is the strongest-evidence area.

Mathematics

Adaptive practice gives students targeted problems and feedback, with the teacher guiding instruction.

Literacy

AI reading tutors give real-time feedback that multiplies guided oral-reading practice.

English Learners (ESOL)

Speech-feedback tools support private pronunciation practice. Translation helps, with accuracy limits noted.

Science

Automated formative feedback on how students investigate, supporting inquiry.

All subjects

Teachers save time on planning and differentiation, with every output reviewed by a human.

Sources: AI4K12 (AAAI and CSTA, NSF-funded) Five Big Ideas; CSTA and AI4K12 AI Learning Priorities; ISTE Standards; Common Sense Education; UNESCO AI Competency Framework; CAST Universal Design for Learning; U.S. Dept. of Education AI report (2023).

Learning · Department of Instructional Innovation & Digital Learning

AI Liaisons and AI Student Leaders

A structured, districtwide leadership program, not just a directory. AI Liaisons and AI Student Leaders work together at each school to build responsible AI use, student voice, and digital citizenship.

A message from the Department of Instructional Innovation & Digital Learning

"Our mission is simple: to ensure that innovation reaches every classroom, every educator, and every student. Through the leadership of our Instructional Innovation and Digital Learning Department and the dedication of our AI Liaisons, we are creating a network of support that turns emerging technologies into opportunities for student success."

Thomas J. Correll, Director, Instructional Innovation and Digital Learning

Program structure and timeline

School-based engagement

Roughly one meeting per month with a school-based facilitator, during or after school. Schools may fold this into leadership, media, innovation, or advisory structures.

District-level engagement

Students may be invited periodically, not routinely, to student-voice conversations, innovation showcases, and feedback sessions tied to district initiatives.

Time commitment

Designed to be manageable and inclusive. No weekly requirement. Students typically serve one school year, with flexibility to rotate.

Student selection guidance

Selection is about curiosity and digital citizenship, not credentials.

What selection looks for

  • Curiosity and willingness to engage with new ideas
  • Responsible digital citizenship and respectful communication
  • Reflects the diversity of the school community

What selection does not require

  • GPA or standardized test scores
  • Prior AI or technology experience
  • An existing formal leadership title

AI Liaison training, 2025-2026

Program-wide training completed by AI Liaisons across the district, as reported to the School Board.

206
AI Liaisons districtwide
10
AI Liaison training sessions (Aug '25 - May '26)

AI Liaisons completed a structured training series from August 2025 through May 2026, progressing through Microsoft Copilot, MagicSchool AI, Promethean, Adobe, and NCCE Copilot Agent sessions, complemented by district-wide Hot Lab sessions and department- and region-specific trainings for Elementary, Secondary, BTU, CTACE/PMO, ESE, and ESOL teams. Asynchronous training options remain available through summer 2026.

A named, school-by-school AI Liaison contact directory is still an open data request to the Department of Instructional Innovation & Digital Learning, expected as a Forms-linked list rather than a static upload.

Source: Broward Powered by AI Monthly Board Implementation Report, July 2026 (rev. 7-23-2026), Professional Learning & Adoption Dashboard.

AI in the Classroom: for teachers and students

Ethical AI Use: Remember the 3 Principles.

Fairness

Treat all voices and perspectives with respect.

Accuracy

Always fact check AI-generated information for accuracy and bias.

Transparency

Be clear when and how AI is used.

Four domains of AI literacy

1. Engaging with AI

Recognize when AI is being used, then assess the accuracy and relevance of the output.

2. Creating with AI

Brainstorm responsibly in partnership with an AI system to develop ideas, solve problems, or generate content.

3. Managing AI

Make intentional choices about how AI can assist and improve human work.

4. Designing AI

Grasp how AI functions and its social and ethical effects by influencing how the AI system operates.

For parents and guardians

Your rights

  • Transparency in how AI is used in instruction
  • Plain-language explanations of tools and safeguards
  • Opportunities to opt in or out where applicable
  • Ongoing communication when tools or policies change

Your responsibilities

  • Reinforce ethical, learning-focused AI use at home
  • Protect privacy: don't share personal information with AI tools
  • Understand AI can be wrong ("hallucinations") or biased
  • Raise questions or concerns through established channels

Program contacts

Mr. Thomas CorrellDirector, Instructional Innovation & Digital Learning
Claudia BritesAI Liaison Cohort Lead/Project Manager, Technology & Support
Rachelle BogganProfessional Development Specialist
Angelique LynchProfessional Development Specialist
Jaclyn ShermanProfessional Development Specialist
Tikilah ShropshireStaff Developer
The interactive school-by-school AI Liaison map (liaison names, schools, and direct contact) will not be available until after August 10, 2026, once principals complete the required intake form. A companion AI Liaison Handbook is expected to be finished before that date. This section will be updated with the full roster once it is provided.

Sources: AI Liaison and AI Student Leader Handbook, Department of Innovative Learning, Approved Documents / 5 Learning, BCPS SharePoint. BCPS Policy 5306: School and District Technology Usage; BCPS Code of Student Conduct.

Community engagement

Parent AI Symposium 2026

Broward Powered by AI is built with families, not just for them. On June 5, 2026, the District brought parents, students, educators, and school leaders together to learn how AI is shaping education and how Broward is using it responsibly.

Hosted at Nova High School in Davie, the Parent AI Symposium was an in-person event designed to help families understand how artificial intelligence is transforming the classroom and how to support their students in an increasingly technology-driven world. Attendees explored both the benefits and the concerns around AI, with a main session focused on what families need to know.

A highlight of the day was students themselves demonstrating how they use AI in their learning, alongside district leaders answering questions directly from parents.

"This is an opportunity to really teach people about how Broward County Public Schools plans to use AI in the classroom and outside the classroom as well."Dr. Howard Hepburn, Superintendent, Broward County Public Schools
"It's really important for leaders and policy makers to anticipate the big changes that AI is going to bring and prepare our students and our families for an AI workforce."Sarah Leonardi, School Board Chair
DateJune 5, 2026
LocationNova High School, Davie
Who attendedParents, students, educators, and school leaders
Main sessionAI in BCPS: What Families Need to Know
FormatMain session, breakout sessions, and networking

Photo gallery

Broward Powered by AI symposium, opening remarks at the podium Parent AI Symposium 2026, district leader addressing attendees AI Symposium speaker at the podium at Nova High School Audience members listening during the Parent AI Symposium Parents and educators seated in the audience at the AI Symposium District leader speaking at the Parent AI Symposium podium Panel discussion on stage at the Broward Powered by AI symposium Presentation slide shown during the AI Symposium main session Speakers seated on stage for the Voices of Broward Powered by AI panel Attendees in the auditorium at the Parent AI Symposium Broward Powered by AI symposium, opening remarks at the podium Parent AI Symposium 2026, district leader addressing attendees AI Symposium speaker at the podium at Nova High School Audience members listening during the Parent AI Symposium Parents and educators seated in the audience at the AI Symposium District leader speaking at the Parent AI Symposium podium Panel discussion on stage at the Broward Powered by AI symposium Presentation slide shown during the AI Symposium main session Speakers seated on stage for the Voices of Broward Powered by AI panel Attendees in the auditorium at the Parent AI Symposium Broward Powered by AI symposium, opening remarks at the podium Parent AI Symposium 2026, district leader addressing attendees AI Symposium speaker at the podium at Nova High School Audience members listening during the Parent AI Symposium Parents and educators seated in the audience at the AI Symposium District leader speaking at the Parent AI Symposium podium Panel discussion on stage at the Broward Powered by AI symposium Presentation slide shown during the AI Symposium main session Speakers seated on stage for the Voices of Broward Powered by AI panel Attendees in the auditorium at the Parent AI Symposium

AI infrastructure and training, by the numbers

As presented by Dr. Fabian Cone, Chief Academic Officer, and Manuel Castaneda, Executive Director of Analytics & Intelligence, at the June 5, 2026 symposium.

Governance and infrastructure

AI Task Force convened November 2024. 20,000+ Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses deployed districtwide. Ethical Implementation Framework board-adopted; AI Resolution passed March 10, 2026. Copilot and MagicSchool integrated across district systems.

Training and readiness

Five-phase rollout: districtwide training and awareness, tool-specific learning through the AI Liaison Cohort, live and asynchronous Canvas-integrated sessions, site-based implementation support, and ongoing monitoring with usage data and stakeholder feedback to refine training.

Presentations & session materials

Real session materials from the Parent AI Symposium, provided by BCPS.

AI Symposium Main SessionPDF, 2.3 MB · June 5, 2026
June 5th Parent PresentationPDF, 6.3 MB · includes the Parent/Guardian Support One-Pager
Microsoft Reading CoachParent session, presented by Nashira Moore · June 5, 2026 symposium
All Symposium-day materials are now accounted for, either hosted directly on this site, linked to their live demo, or included within another session deck (the Parent/Guardian Support One-Pager is part of the June 5th Parent Presentation, not a separate file). Academic Leadership Days photos, breakout tracks, and materials are posted separately under For Staff and Leaders, since that event was for administrators, not families.

More ways to engage

Family Forum

Ongoing sessions and recordings that help families build AI literacy at home. Next session: July 29, 2026.

Community feedback

Positive feedback and resolved items gathered from sessions, curated here for families. There is no open form for commenting on a specific tool or vendor.

Upcoming events

A calendar of Family Forums, symposiums, workshops, and school-based sessions.

Sources: WSVN 7News coverage of the BCPS Parent AI Symposium (June 2026); browardschools.com. Quotes verbatim from WSVN reporting. Infrastructure figures: AI Symposium Main Session (6.5.26), Approved Documents / 6 Community, BCPS SharePoint.

Community · Parent & Community Engagement

Family Forum

A series of three parent-facing sessions this summer, each recorded for families who cannot attend live.

July 29
Family Forum #1 · recorded for families unable to attend live
August 27
Family Forum #2 · deeper family information and Q&A
Sept 23-24
Family Forum #3 · continued communication and feedback

Planning process

Family Forum content and format were shaped through parent-driven planning meetings held July 8, 15, and 22, 2026 via Microsoft Teams, in partnership with:

  • Linda Ferrara, Chair, Technology Advisory Committee
  • Erin Gohl, Chair, Broward Parent and Community Involvement Task Force
  • Lisa Reas, DEAC Subcommittee
  • Jacqui Luscombe, ESE Advisory Council Chair
Recordings and session materials for each Family Forum will be added here as they become available.

Source: Broward Powered by AI Monthly Board Implementation Report, July 2026 (rev. 7-23-2026), Parent & Community Engagement.

Community · Parent & Community Engagement

Community feedback

Broward Powered by AI uses a curated feedback model: positive feedback and resolved items gathered from Family Forums, symposiums, and school-based sessions are shared here for families. This is not an open-ended suggestion form for commenting on a specific tool or vendor.

Share your feedback

BCPS gathers ongoing community input through ThoughtExchange, a districtwide survey and discussion tool.

QR code linking to the Broward Powered by AI ThoughtExchange survey
Scan to share your thoughts

Source: ThoughtExchange survey link and QR code, provided by Thomas J. Correll, July 29, 2026. Additional curated feedback content is still being compiled and will be added here.

Community · Calendar

Upcoming events

Confirmed Family Forum sessions for summer and fall 2026. More events (Student AI Advisory Council sessions, school-based workshops) will be added here as BCPS confirms dates.

July 29, 2026 · Family Forum #1

Recorded for families unable to attend live.

August 27, 2026 · Family Forum #2

Deeper family information and Q&A.

September 23-24, 2026 · Family Forum #3

Continued communication and feedback.

Source: Broward Powered by AI Monthly Board Implementation Report, July 2026 (rev. 7-23-2026), Parent & Community Engagement Timeline.

Accountability

Public Transparency Dashboard

A live snapshot of the people, schools, and hours behind Broward Powered by AI. Tied to district goals and updated on a set schedule.

236,667
Students served
222
Schools
206
AI Liaisons
4,318+
Teacher users
60,423+
AI interactions
33
Professional learning sessions

Source: BCPS Monthly Board Implementation Report, July 2026.

Timeline: where we are, and what's next

Past

  • AI Task Force formed
  • Copilot Premium deployed to 20,000+ staff for operational and administrative use
  • MagicSchool deployed to teachers

Coming up

  • Microsoft Challenge
  • MagicStudent rollout
  • Willow Discovery stage (connecting district assets to AI)
  • Data Lake Bronze layer completed for student and financial data

Source: BCPS webpage-review Framework document, update through July 21-22, 2026.

Professional learning pathway completion

Illustrative sample data. Figures are placeholders pending BCPS data confirmation.
AI Foundations82%
MagicSchool AI64%
Microsoft Copilot58%
AI & Literacy47%
AI & ESE Supports39%

Governance and review

A living document

This initiative is reviewed and updated on a set schedule. Each update is dated and versioned so families can see what changed and when.

We show setbacks too

Credible transparency means reporting what is not working alongside what is. Progress, delays, and lessons learned are all shared here.

Last reviewed: placeholder date  ·  Version: draft.
Sources: OECD Government at a Glance 2025 on public transparency; ISTE governance guidance; Peninsula School District versioning practice.

How this was built

Grounded in established best practices

Nothing on this site was invented. Every section is drawn from national and international frameworks for responsible AI in education, plus real district practice. This list is for BCPS review and would be refined before publication.

Hyperlinks added 2026-07-28 per Manny's Framework review request. BCPS should verify each link resolves to the intended page before this list is treated as final.

For staff and leaders

AI guidance for district and school leadership

Artificial intelligence for a district or school leader is best framed not just as a classroom tool, but as a system-level capability that affects instruction, operations, equity, and community trust. This guidance is written for clerical staff, specialists and facilitators, and leaders, not for families. See Parent Resources and Our Principles for the family-facing versions of this guidance.

Ethical AI use: remember the 3 principles

Fairness: treat all voices and perspectives with respect. Accuracy: always fact-check AI-generated information. Transparency: be clear when and how AI is used.

Role-based guidance

For clerical staff

DO

  • Draft emails, summarize meetings, suggest next steps
  • Organize and classify documents
  • Provide quick research or background information

DO NOT

  • Send communications without human review
  • Make decisions about personnel, students, or policy
  • Handle or store confidential data outside authorized systems

For specialists and facilitators

DO

  • Improve training design and professional learning materials
  • Analyze data for continuous improvement
  • Support project management, scheduling, and coordination

DO NOT

  • Let AI make instructional or professional learning decisions alone
  • Input confidential student, staff, or district data into unapproved tools
  • Select instructional resources or partnerships without human evaluation

For leaders

DO

  • Synthesize data, forecast scenarios, generate strategic briefs
  • Draft memos, meeting summaries, and community updates
  • Keep the human in the loop and always review output

DO NOT

  • Allow AI to make personnel, staffing, or evaluative decisions
  • Rely on AI to interpret Board policies, contracts, or statutes
  • Use AI as the source of truth for improvement or technology decisions

Academic Leadership Days (June 8-9, 2026)

Two days of general sessions and breakout training for school and district administrators, distinct from the Parent AI Symposium in Community Engagement, which was open to all families.

School and district leaders networking before a session at Academic Leadership Days Attendees seated and talking in the auditorium ahead of a general session Leaders talking near the stage during a networking break Wide view of the full auditorium seated for an Academic Leadership Days general session An administrator recognized, standing to applause during a general session An administrator recognized, standing among colleagues during a general session A presenter speaking at the podium during Academic Leadership Days Two presenters sharing the stage at the podium A presenter speaking from the stage during Academic Leadership Days A presenter speaking at the podium during Academic Leadership Days Leaders talking near the stage, with the session survey QR code displayed behind them A presenter gesturing while speaking at the podium A presenter speaking from the stage during Academic Leadership Days District and school leaders gathered together on stage Leaders sharing a laugh together on stage A breakout session on MagicSchool AI, discussing where teachers get stuck Attendees working on laptops during a breakout session classroom Attendees working on laptops during a breakout session, classroom library in the background An ESOL and AI breakout session, attendees at laptops Attendees at laptops during a breakout session, colorful classroom bulletin boards behind them A presenter demonstrating a PowerSchool training site during a breakout session A presenter discussing turning instructional priorities into measurable impact An administrator trying a virtual reality headset during a breakout session A small group working together during a breakout session A presenter demonstrating the Microsoft 365 Copilot daily briefing agent A breakout session classroom viewed from the back of the room A communications breakout session on writing effective social media captions A presenter demonstrating MagicSchool AI with a real classroom writing prompt A presenter discussing survey and analyst material with attendees A breakout session in a makerspace classroom with 3D printers

Breakout session tracks

Academic Leadership Days, June 8 & 9, 2026, ran four repeating breakout sessions across administrator regions.

ESE Strategic Goals & AI Integration

Better Together: Unlocking the Power of Microsoft and MagicSchool & Microsoft Copilot: Supporting Learning

Microsoft Education Tools

Copilot Teach – ITFs

Additional real session content (the Khan Academy Summer Bridge presentation, ESE strategic goals slides, and the Principal Executive Board's written AI policy feedback) is in the source material and queued to be added to this page next. The Reading Coach session from this same event series is covered separately in Community Engagement, under Presentations & session materials.

Leadership Days presentations & session materials

Real session materials from Academic Leadership Days, provided by BCPS.

Better Together: Unlocking the Power of Microsoft and MagicSchoolPDF, 4.3 MB
Copilot Teach – Coach Leadership DayPDF, 1.2 MB
AI Presentation (ESE)PDF, 3.5 MB
M365 Study and Learn Agent: walking deck with scriptPDF, 2.2 MB

Resources and policies

BCPS Policy 8500

School and District Technology Usage.

BCPS Code of Student Conduct

Digital citizenship and academic integrity.

Source: Broward AI Support: District and School Leadership One-sheet, Approved Documents / 1 Landing Page, BCPS SharePoint. Used as written, per Sean Russell's placement decision on July 16, 2026 to give this content its own section rather than folding it into Parent Resources. Academic Leadership Days photos, tracks, and materials: BCPS Academic Leadership Days Program 2026, Approved Documents / 6 Community, BCPS SharePoint.