Upcoming Webinars
February 2026: From Policy to Practice: Supporting Florida’s School Districts in Responsible AI
Date
February 5, 2026
Time
6pm – 7pm EST
Overview
As Artificial Intelligence reshapes the educational landscape, Florida’s school districts face a critical challenge: how to move beyond “wait and see” to implement active, responsible governance. Join us for a deep-dive session into the transition from conceptual AI frameworks to actionable district policy.
Moderated by Dr. Maya Israel, Director of the CS Everyone Center at the University of Florida, this webinar features a powerhouse panel of state and national leaders. We will explore how Florida districts can leverage the EDSAFE AI Policy Stack—a comprehensive toolkit designed to help education leaders draft and pass policies that prioritize safety, accountability, fairness, and efficacy.

Mr. Thomas Kennedy
School Board District 1, FSBA AI/IT Committee Co-Chair
Citrus County Public Schools

Erin Mote
CEO & Founder
InnovateEDU

Andrea Claver
Project Manager
EDSAFE AI Alliance

Dr. Maya Israel
Professor of Educational Technology & Computer Science Education
University of Florida
Director, CS Everyone Center for Computer Science Education
University of Florida
March 27, 2026: National AI Literacy Day
More information coming soon!
Past Webinars
September 2025: Beyond the Hype: A Strategic Conversation on AI, Infrastructure and Sustainability
Date
September 30, 2025
Time
6pm – 7pm EST
Overview
Join Florida AI K-12 Task Force school district IT leaders to discuss the key challenges and opportunities of implementing AI. Speakers will explore the benefits of AI; from enhancing instructional practices to streamlining administrative task; while also addressing the critical risks and considerations, including data privacy, security, and scalability. Join us for a strategic conversation to building a community of practice on technological infrastructure that supports the future of AI in education.
Speakers

Kathy Androski
Director
Educational Technology
Citrus County Schools

Richard Benvenuti
Director
Technology & Information Services
Marion County Public Schools

Manuel Castañeda
Executive Director, Analytics and Intelligence
Information Systems
Broward County Public Schools

Jorge Fernandez
Chief Information Officer
Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Dr. Maya Israel
Professor of Educational Technology & Computer Science Education
University of Florida
Director
CS Everyone Center for Computer Science Education
October 2025: Preparing Educators for the AI-Powered Classroom
Date
October 30, 2025
Time
6pm – 7pm EST
Overview
The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into K-12 classrooms necessitates a fundamental shift in how Florida prepares its next generation of educators. While current teacher preparation programs focus on foundational pedagogy, they must evolve to equip pre-service teachers with the knowledge and competencies to not only use AI tools effectively but to also teach about them ethically and responsibly. Join members from across the FL K-12 AI Task for this crucial conversation!
Speakers

Dr. Stephanie Arthur
Assistant Professor of Instruction, Science/STEM Education
University of South Florida

Dr. Carmen Concepcion
Dean, School of Education
Miami-Dade College

Dr. Belkis Cabrera
Assistant Professor, School of Education
Miami-Dade College

Dr. Kathleen Schofield
Executive Director
Northeast Regional Florida Stem2Hub

Dr. Maya Israel
Professor of Educational Technology & Computer Science Education
University of Florida
Director, CS Everyone Center for Computer Science Education
University of Florida
December 2025: Hour of AI: Translating Florida’s New Standards into K-12 Action
Date
December 10, 2025
Time
6pm – 7pm EST
Overview
Join us for a crucial Hour of AI discussion as we unpack Florida’s new Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (CS/AI) Standards, which became effective in July 2024.
Florida is one of the first states to adopt a comprehensive K-12 AI education program to prepare its youth for an AI-enabled future. However, successful implementation requires alignment between national frameworks and local district strategies.
This expert panel brings together leading voices from AI4K12, Data Science 4 Everyone, and a seasoned Florida School District Leader to guide educators and administrators through the transition.
Speakers

Dr. Christina Gardner-McCune
Founder of AI4K12, Associate Professor
Computer & Information Science & Engineering Department
University of Florida

Mahmoud Harding
Instructional Design Specialist
Data Science 4 Everyone

Dr. Lisa Milenkovic
Supervisor
STEM+Computer Science
Broward County Public Schools

Dr. Maya Israel
Professor of Educational Technology & Computer Science Education
University of Florida
Director, CS Everyone Center for Computer Science Education
University of Florida