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AI Fundamentals: A Training Series for High School Educators
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Presented by Dr. Amy Rubinson, Former Educator, Current K-12 AI Education Director, National Applied AI Consortium; Lindsay Berger, Former Educator, Current Director, National Programs, The AI Education Project; and Dr. Christina Gardner-McCune, Associate Professor of Computer Science, University of Florida
Sponsored by National Applied AI Consortium
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Looking for a clear roadmap to equip your high school students with the essential artificial intelligence skills they need for the future?
Join the National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) for an exclusive, forward-looking edWebinar designed to connect high school educators with free, world-class professional development opportunities in AI foundations. Moderated by Dr. Amy Rubinson, this session walks you through two game-changing, free training programs launching for the 2026–2027 school year.
Representatives from aiEDU and AI4K12.org will join us to preview their upcoming cohorts, explain how these interactive training sessions work, and share why these programs are a must-see for educators looking to bring practical AI skills to their classrooms. During this edWebinar, we explore:
- The aiEDU Professional Development Series: Built specifically for high school CTE teachers, this hybrid program prepares educators to seamlessly integrate AI literacy into career pathway courses. Discover how to help students use AI responsibly, evaluate LLM limitations, and connect AI competencies directly to future career readiness.
- The AI4K12.org High School AI Project Cohort: Designed for high school computer science and AI teachers, this project-based series pulls back the curtain on how AI systems work “under the hood.” Get a preview of ready-to-adapt classroom projects covering Neural Networks, Image Generation (Diffusion), and Text Generation (from Markov Chains to LLMs).
- Exclusive Priority Access: Because capacity is strictly limited (75 teachers per cohort for aiEDU; 100 teachers for AI4K12), viewers receive the very first opportunity to secure their spots before general registration opens.
We conclude with a live Q&A session where you can ask our program partners direct questions about the curriculum, scheduling, and classroom implementation support. Plus, we share a preview of more upcoming training opportunities on the horizon. This edWebinar is of interest to high school CTE teachers, computer science and STEM educators, school leaders, and district administrators.
About the Presenters
As a dedicated STEM education leader and the K-12 AI Education Director for the National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC.ai), Dr. Amy Rubinson excels at helping teachers to integrate cutting-edge technological literacy into their classrooms. With a deep background in designing and scaling impactful teacher training programs, her work focus is on equipping educators with the confidence and tools to navigate evolving digital spaces. When you attend an educational session moderated by Dr. Rubinson, you will leave with practical, empowering next steps for your lifelong learning journey, alongside concrete actions you can immediately take home and commit to implementing over the next 90 days.
Lindsay Berger is the Director of National Programs at aiEDU, where she oversees the cultivation and implementation of national partnerships and programs. She began her career as a 10th- and 11th-grade history teacher in NYC and brings over 15 years of experience in education. Her work has focused on teacher development, professional learning, and school leader coaching. She previously led Seattle Public Schools’ educator support team, managing PD systems, performance assessments, and career advancement. Lindsay is a Danielson Framework Specialist and serves on the board of the True Measure Collaborative, supporting multilingual learners and students with special needs. She lives with her husband and two children in Seattle’s Capitol Hill.
Dr. Christina Gardner-McCune is a trailblazer in K-12 AI education and an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Florida. As Co-founder and Co-chair of the AI for K-12 Initiative (AI4K12.org), she co-led the development of the Five Big Ideas in AI and national guidelines that empower students to understand and create AI technologies. These resources shape AI curricula and standards globally. Dr. Gardner-McCune is dedicated to building teacher and student capacity through her AI for Georgia (AI4GA) and AI for Middle School projects, which have equipped over 200 teachers and 6,900 students with essential AI skills. Recognized as a 2023 CSTA Hero and 2022 AAAI/EAAI Outstanding Educator, she is committed to inspiring the next generation of computing professionals. Dr. Gardner-McCune holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. from Georgia Tech and a B.S. from Syracuse University, helping students and teachers shape the future of AI.
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The National Applied AI Consortium (NAAIC) connects academic institutions, industry leaders, and educators nationwide to build a robust national AI talent pipeline. Led by Miami Dade College, Houston City College, and Maricopa Community Colleges, we’re democratizing AI education by bringing cutting-edge, industry-informed teaching to the educators building the AI workforce.
To empower high school educators, NAAIC offers a comprehensive menu of 100% free support. Through leading industry and education partners, teachers gain access to live accelerator workshops, turn-key classroom curricula, and certification pathways complete with free testing vouchers. Supported by a collaborative community of practice, high school educators are fully equipped to deliver high-impact, workforce-aligned AI instruction.
