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Monday, July 28, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Presented by Valerie Brock, Former Educator, Current Director of Curriculum, Day of AI; and Tali Horowitz, East Coast Education Director, Common Sense Education
Moderated by Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager, Midwest, Common Sense Education
Sponsored by Common Sense Education
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As AI continues to shape how we live, learn, and connect, children and adults need to understand how it works. Join Day of AI and Common Sense Media for this edWebinar as they share a brand-new toolkit for family engagement around AI literacy. They’ll dive into videos, activities for hands-on learning moments, and conversation cards to spark thoughtful discussions.
You’ll leave with all of the materials you need to host a family workshop or simply share ongoing communications throughout the year with your school community so that all the adults in our students’ lives can be better informed about AI. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, education technology leaders, and family-facing staff.
About the Presenters
Valerie Brock is the Director of Curriculum at Day of AI, where she leads the development of engaging, age-appropriate AI literacy resources for educators and students. Before joining Day of AI, she served as a Computer Science Education Manager with NYC Public Schools, supporting teachers in integrating computer science across classrooms citywide. Valerie began her career as a special education teacher for grades K–8, where she focused on blending technology with student interests to create meaningful learning experiences. A passionate advocate for AI education, she has also developed early childhood curricula to help young learners understand the impact of AI on their daily lives. Valerie holds a B.S. in childhood education, an M.S. in special education from St. John’s University, and a School Building Leader certificate from the College of St. Rose.
Tali Horowitz is the East Coast Education Director at Common Sense Education, where she works with educators and families to empower kids to meaningfully harness the power of media and technology for learning and life. She partners with state-level organizations, school districts, and community organizations to help integrate Common Sense Education resources. She provides educational leadership through consultation with school districts, professional development (both in person and virtual), and conference presentations. Tali has been an educator for 20 years. Her passions include helping educators and families effectively navigate the digital world and building cultural competency. She has worked in a variety of educational settings, including as an elementary school teacher in the New York City Department of Education and the San Francisco Unified School District. In 2013, she received a Fulbright Fellowship to research culturally responsive pedagogy in New Zealand. In her free time, she loves face-to-face interactions with friends and family.
About the Moderator
As Senior Regional Manager, Jennifer Ehehalt designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights thought leaders by creating and moderating conversations on timely topics relevant to digital teaching and learning. When attending Jennifer’s edWeb sessions, participants know they will leave with concrete strategies from the field, including how to build a positive school culture, use straightforward templates to guide challenging conversations, and implement family engagement ideas.
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