Upcoming Webinars
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 webinar
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January 2026: Classroom Integration
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February 2026: Student, Families, & Communities
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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