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AI in MCCSC

April 21, 2026

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Agenda & Logistics

Goal

To discuss MCCSC’s approach to implementing and managing AI within the school corporation

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Agenda

  • Process So Far
  • Draft MCCSC Guidance
  • Next Steps
  • Panel discussion

Logistics

  • This is being recorded, but no audience member information will be shared.
  • Restrooms are outside the double doors and to the right.

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Presenters & Panel Members

Lily Albright, Director of Elementary Education (MCCSC)

Eric Gilpin, Director of Secondary Education (MCCSC)

Philip Knieriemen, Instructional Technology Coordinator (MCCSC)

Dr. Stacy Sedory, Project Manager for the Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Office (MCCSC)

Dr. Anne Leftwich, Associate Vice President, Learning Technologies (Indiana University)

Dr. Justin Hodgson, Associate Professor, Department of English (Indiana University)

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Process So Far

  • MCCSC representatives, including administrators, teachers, technology staff, and central off staff attended FETC (Future of Education Technology Conference) in January 2024
  • Team of people started reviewing various education-focused AI platforms
  • Received 2025 IDOE Digital Learning Grant- MagicSchool
  • Continued research and developed draft guidance for AI in MCCSC
  • AI Collaborative through the IDOE

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DRAFT AI in MCCSC Guidance

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DRAFT AI in MCCSC Guidance

DO

  • Do Keep Humans Central: Always prioritize tools that complement human interactions and enhance educator-student relationships.
  • Do Ensure Evidence-Based Use: Choose AI tools proven effective through independent research and aligned with educational objectives.
  • Do Provide Professional Development: Offer thorough training for educators on AI literacy, enabling confident and informed use of AI tools.
  • Do Maintain Transparency: Select tools with clear information on data practices, ensuring understanding of data collection, usage, and storage.
  • Do Promote Accessibility: Opt for AI solutions accessible to diverse learners, including emergent multilingual learners and individuals with disabilities.
  • Do Adhere to Privacy Standards: Ensure strict compliance with privacy laws (e.g., FERPA) and robust data security practices.
  • Do Evaluate for Bias: Regularly assess AI tools for algorithmic biases to safeguard against unfair outcomes.
  • Do Set High Standards for Surveillance: Only adopt AI-powered surveillance tools with clear educational justification, community transparency, and safeguards to prevent misuse.

DON’T

  • Don’t Rely Solely on AI: Avoid replacing essential human interactions or educator judgment entirely with technology.
  • Don’t Ignore Equity: Refrain from adopting AI tools that disadvantage or fail to accommodate diverse student populations.
  • Don’t Overlook Ethics: Never compromise ethical considerations, such as data privacy, student autonomy, or transparency, for convenience.
  • Don’t Skip Training: Avoid implementing AI tools without providing adequate training and resources for educators.
  • Don’t Trust Unverified Claims: Beware of AI tools lacking independent research backing or credible evaluations.
  • Don’t Underestimate Risks: Avoid neglecting potential issues, such as biases, data security, and privacy violations.
  • Don’t Forget Accountability: Never implement AI without clear accountability measures to address any errors, biases, or negative outcomes swiftly.
  • Don’t Use Surveillance Tools for High-Stakes Decisions: Do not use AI monitoring tools to make disciplinary, evaluative, or grading decisions. These tools should not substitute for due process or human oversight.

SOURCE: https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/dos-and-donts-ai-classroom

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DRAFT AI in MCCSC Guidance

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Next Steps

  • Continue to gather feedback from various interested groups
  • Finalize AI in MCCSC guidance by Fall 2026
  • Implement for the 2026-2027 school year
    • Continuous review, training, and feedback
    • Yearly updates as necessary
  • Future Parent U where teachers and students share how AI is being used

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Panel Members

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Lily Albright, Director of Elementary Education (MCCSC)

Eric Gilpin, Director of Secondary Education (MCCSC)

Philip Knieriemen, Instructional Technology Coordinator (MCCSC)

Dr. Anne Leftwich, Associate Vice President, Learning Technologies (Indiana University)

Dr. Justin Hodgson, Associate Professor (Indiana University)

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Resources

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