STUDENT

SUCCESS

THE IMPACT OF AI ON

JOHN DAVID BOOTH M.ED AND AMY CHAMBLEY ED.S.

OBJECTIVES

BY THE END OF THIS PD, PARTICIPANTS WILL

• Understand what the brain needs to learn at different grade levels
• See how AI supports instruction without replacing teachers
• Explore real classroom-ready examples using Quill, MagicSchool AI, iReady, and ChatGPT
• Leave with one tool or strategy you can use in your classroom.

WHICH OBJECTIVE MATTERS MOST TO YOU RIGHT NOW?

WHO IS IN

CLASSROOM?

WHO IS IN THE CLASSROOM?

Turn to a neighbor and discuss:

• What grade level or subject do you teach?
• What do students struggle with most right now?
• What do you spend the most time re-explaining?
• Where do you wish you had one more set of hands?

ELEMENTARY:

KINDERGARTEN TO 4TH GRADE

Clear Routines and Expectations

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Explicit Language Modeling

03

Concrete Representations

Predictability = safety

“This is how we say it.”

Pictures, drawings, manipulatives

WHAT DOES THE BRAIN NEED?

Immediate Feedback

Emotional Safeety

04

Correct misunderstandings early

05

Mistakes are part of learning

“IF A STUDENT CAN’T PICTURE IT, SAY IT, OR FEEL SAFE TRYING IT - THEY CAN’T LEARN IT.”

INTERMEDIATE:

5TH- 8TH GRADE

Appropriate Challenge

01

02

Scaffolding that Fades

03

Language Support

Task that challenge, not overwhelm

Supports Now for Independence Later

Building Academic Vocabulary and Critical Thinking Skills

WHAT DOES THE BRAIN NEED?

Feedback

Evidence of Progress

04

Feedback that is given quickly so that students can revise immediately.

05

Rubrics, Checklist, Progress Trackers

“MIDDLE SCHOOL BRAINS WANT TO THINK DEEPLY... BUT ONLY IF THEY BELIEVE THEY CAN SUCCEED.

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HIGH SCHOOL:

9TH - 12TH

GRADES

Relevance and Purpose

01

02

Opportunities for Independence

03

Advanced Language

WHY does this matter?

Ownership, Choice, Voice

Discipline-specific writing and thinking

WHAT DOES THE BRAIN NEED?

Feedback tied to Growth

Cognitive Challenge

04

Not just Grades

05

Analysis, Evaluation, and Synthesis

“HIGH SCHOOL BRAINS WANT TO BE TREATED LIKE THINKERS, NOT TASK-COMPLETERS.”

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• AI provides just-in-time support
• AI adapts without stigma
• AI builds independence without replacing teacher judgment
• AI extends learning beyond the bell
• AI makes differentiation normal and invisible

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AI CAN SUPPORT ANYONE, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME

IF THIS IS WHAT THE BRAIN NEEDS...

THEN THIS IS WHAT TOOLS MUST DO

Let’s be clear. AI is NOT:

• Cheating
• Replacing teachers
• Doing the work for students

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WHAT AI IS NOT

AI IS:

• A practice tool
• A feedback tool
• A differentiation tool

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WHAT AI IS

AI CAN NEVER REPLACE YOU!

IT CAN ONLY TAKE YOUR TEACHING AND CLASSROOM FURTHER!

THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING

PROVE AI WORKS!

SHOW ME THE DATA!

• iReady data showed skill gaps across grade levels
• State report card reflected lower student achievement
• Teachers struggled to meet diverse language and learning needs
• ELL and Tier 2 supports were inconsistent and time-limited
• Feedback often came after learning, not during.

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WHERE WE WERE

STRONG INSTRUCTION WAS HAPPENING — BUT TIME AND ACCESS WERE BARRIERS.

WHERE WE WERE

• AVERAGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT: 840 STUDENTS
• Before AI: The Need
• Over 60% economically disadvantaged
• Significant SPED and ELL populations
• ELA proficiency below 50%
• Math proficiency below 16%
• Growth was slow despite strong instructional effort

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WHAT CHANGED

• Enrollment decreased, but performance increased
• Growth occurred while still serving high-need populations
• Largest gains seen in ELA, where feedback and revision were emphasized
• Math gains, though smaller, show upward movement after years of stagnation
• This reflects instructional shift, not demographic change alon

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• Invested in free, teacher-guided AI tools.
• Eventually began to buy school wide subscritpions to these tools.
• Used AI to strengthen Tier 1 instruction
• Applied AI supports for Tier 2 scaffolding
• Focused on feedback, language support, and differentiation
• Kept teachers in control of instruction

WHAT WE DID

AI WAS A SUPPORT SYSTEM, NOT A SHORTCUT.

• Students received immediate, targeted feedback
• Writing quality and revision improved
• Language barriers decreased for ELL students
• Teachers gained time to teach instead of triage
• Achievement trends showed measurable growth over time

WHAT CHANGED

WHEN SUPPORT BECAME CONSISTENT, STUDENT SUCCESS FOLLOWED.

• AI boosts student success by reducing barriers to access
• Immediate, targeted feedback closes learning gaps
• Consistent Tier 1 and Tier 2 support improve confidence and performance
• AI expands curiosity and supports deeper thinking and revision
• Teacher guidance remains essential

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WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED FROM AI

AI DIDN’T CHANGE OUR STANDARDS — IT CHANGED OUR ACCESS.

WHAT TOOLS WORKED

BEST FOR US?

QUILL, MAGICSCHOOLAI, CHATGPT, IREADY

QUILL

Provides Feedback

Targets Skill Gaps

Supports Development

Builds Confidence

Collects Data

Quill is an online writing tool that provides immediate, targeted feedback to help students improve grammar, sentence structure, and overall writing skills.

QUILL DOESN’T REPLACE WRITING INSTRUCTION—IT REINFORCES IT.

QUILL

QUILL

IREADY DATA

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Show how implementation of Quill helped boost data

QUILL

Notes:

• 3 Years of Data
• A 9 point increase on state Report Card

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IREADY

Identifies skill gaps

Personalized instruction

Progress monitoring

Data-informed decision making

Monitors Student Progress

i-Ready is a diagnostic and instructional tool that uses student data to guide targeted instruction and monitor growth over time.

IREADY

READING

IREADY

MATH

MAGIC

SCHOOL AI

Differentiate Instruction

Reduces Teacher Overload

Supports Language Access (ELL / SPED)

Instructional Support

Creates Scaffolds, Accommodations, and Lesson Plans

MagicSchool AI is teacher tool that helps educators quickly create differentiated lessons, scaffolds, accommodations, and instructional supports aligned to student needs.

MAGICSCHOOL IS BUILT FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS!

MAGIC

SCHOOL AI

Instructional Planning & Consistency

MAGICSCHOOL STRENGTHENED TIER 1 AND TIER 2 INSTRUCTION BY MAKING SUPPORT TIMELY, CONSISTENT, AND ACCESSIBLE.

• Used MagicSchool lesson plan and objective-alignment tools to streamline planning
• Created consistent lesson structures across content areas
• Reduced planning time, allowing teachers to focus on delivery and feedback

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Tools used: Lesson Plan Generator, Standards Alignment Tool, Exit Ticket Generator

MAGIC

SCHOOL AI

Differentiation & Tier 2 supports

MAGICSCHOOL STRENGTHENED TIER 1 AND TIER 2 INSTRUCTION BY MAKING SUPPORT TIMELY, CONSISTENT, AND ACCESSIBLE.

• Generated leveled assignments and scaffolded versions of tasks
• Created Tier 2 supports such as sentence starters, chunked directions, and guided notes
• Implemented supports during instruction, not after failure

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Tools used: Assignment Differentiator, Leveled Text Generator, Scaffold Generator

MAGIC

SCHOOL AI

Language access (ELL & literacy support)

MAGICSCHOOL STRENGTHENED TIER 1 AND TIER 2 INSTRUCTION BY MAKING SUPPORT TIMELY, CONSISTENT, AND ACCESSIBLE.

• Used language-simplification tools to clarify directions without lowering rigor
• Embedded vocabulary supports and definitions into lessons
• Supported ELL students in accessing grade-level content across subjects

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Tools used: Text Simplifier, Vocabulary Generator, Directions Rewriter

MAGIC

SCHOOL AI

Student engagement & independence

MAGICSCHOOL STRENGTHENED TIER 1 AND TIER 2 INSTRUCTION BY MAKING SUPPORT TIMELY, CONSISTENT, AND ACCESSIBLE.

• Created clear entry points for tasks using examples and step-by-step supports
• Reduced “I don’t know where to start” moments
• Increased student confidence and willingness to attempt challenging work

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Tools used: Example Generator, Step-by-Step Instructions Tool, Choice Board Generator

MAGIC

SCHOOL AI

Feedback & assessment practices

MAGICSCHOOL STRENGTHENED TIER 1 AND TIER 2 INSTRUCTION BY MAKING SUPPORT TIMELY, CONSISTENT, AND ACCESSIBLE.

• Used MagicSchool to create rubrics, exemplars, and formative checks
• Provided faster, more targeted feedback during learning
• Increased opportunities for revision and reflection

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Tools used: Rubric Generator, Formative Question Generator, Feedback Stem Generator

CHATGPT

Impacts Instruction

Responsive Differentiation

Language Support

Thinking and Engagement

Feedback and Refinement

ChatGPT is an AI-powered tool that helps users generate, explain, and refine text by responding to questions, prompts, and ideas in clear, human-like language.

CHATGPT

Clarified lesson design and instructional flow

CHATGPT AMPLIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL DECISION-MAKING BY HELPING TEACHERS RESPOND QUICKLY AND INTENTIONALLY TO STUDENT NEEDS.

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• Used ChatGPT to draft lesson outlines, organize objectives, and sequence instructional steps
• Improved clarity and alignment between learning targets, tasks, and assessments

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Tools used: Prompt-based lesson drafting, objective refinement, lesson sequencing

CHATGPT

Supported responsive differentiation during instruction

CHATGPT AMPLIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL DECISION-MAKING BY HELPING TEACHERS RESPOND QUICKLY AND INTENTIONALLY TO STUDENT NEEDS.

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• Used ChatGPT to rewrite tasks at varied levels and generate alternate explanations
• Adjusted instruction in real time to support Tier 1 and Tier 2 learners

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Tools used: Differentiation prompts, scaffolded task generation, alternate explanation creation

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CHATGPT

Expanded language access and academic communication

CHATGPT AMPLIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL DECISION-MAKING BY HELPING TEACHERS RESPOND QUICKLY AND INTENTIONALLY TO STUDENT NEEDS.

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• Used ChatGPT to rephrase complex text and generate sentence frames
• Supported ELL students in accessing grade-level content and expressing understanding

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Tools used: Text rephrasing, sentence stem generation, vocabulary modeling

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CHATGPT

Strengthened student thinking and engagement

CHATGPT AMPLIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL DECISION-MAKING BY HELPING TEACHERS RESPOND QUICKLY AND INTENTIONALLY TO STUDENT NEEDS.

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• Used ChatGPT to generate higher-order questions and discussion prompts
• Moved students beyond task completion toward explanation, reasoning, and reflection

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Tools used: Question-generation prompts, discussion starters, reflection prompts

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CHATGPT

Improved feedback and revision practices

• Used ChatGPT to draft feedback stems and exemplar responses
• Provided quicker, more meaningful feedback and increased revision opportunities

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Tools used: Feedback prompts, exemplar generation, revision guidance

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QUESTION

WHAT’S ONE WAY YOU COULD TRY ONE OF THESE TOOLS THIS MONTH?

AI CAN’T REPLACE

THEIR TEACHING STRONGER!

GREAT TEACHERS,

BUT IT CAN MAKE

THANK YOU

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS?