Webinar | March 5th at 11:00 AM EST
From Hype to Proof:
A Practical Framework to Evaluate AI for K‑12
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Live Virtual Event
From Hype to Proof: A Practical Framework to Evaluate AI for K‑12
AI is rapidly entering every corner of K–12—from safety and operations to instruction and student services. But while tools are easy to find, responsible evaluation is not.
This live roundtable is designed for district leaders who need a clear, repeatable way to assess AI tools beyond marketing claims. Together, we’ll walk through a practical evaluation rubric that balances outcomes, privacy, real-world performance, and implementation reality—so teams can make confident, defensible decisions.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will leave with a district-ready evaluation approach they can immediately apply, including:
- A repeatable AI evaluation rubric covering outcomes, performance, workflow fit, privacy, security, and total cost of ownership
- How to structure pilots that produce decision‑quality evidence, not just demo confidence
- What responsible AI adoption looks like in practice, including governance and stakeholder communication
- A real-world case example showing how AI video analytics can shift teams from reactive review to proactive awareness—and what to evaluate before you buy
📅 When & Where
- Dates: March 5, 2026
- Time: 11 AM EST
- Location: Remote
Why this conversation matters now
Districts are under growing pressure to adopt AI thoughtfully. Federal guidance and nonprofit frameworks increasingly emphasize privacy, transparency, and stakeholder trust, while leaders are also being asked to demonstrate measurable impact and operational readiness.
In school safety, for example, many districts are moving beyond cameras as purely forensic tools toward systems that can support real-time awareness and faster response. That shift raises important questions:
- Does the technology actually work in your environment?
- How does it fit into human workflows?
- What safeguards are in place for student and staff privacy?
This session is about separating signal from noise—and giving you a framework you can reuse across tools, vendors, and use cases.
Who should attend
This session is designed for district and school leaders involved in technology evaluation, safety, and governance, including:
- District IT leaders and CTOs
- Safety and security directors
- Superintendents, COOs, and operations leaders
- Student services, legal, and privacy stakeholders
- Principals and site-based administrators
Meet the Speakers
John Barnett
Supervisor, Emergency Management and Training
Loudon County Public Schools
Bill Reynolds
K12 School Safety Business Development
CENTEGIX - Advisory Board Member
Safer Schools Together - Advisor
VOLT
Ben Gehle
Chief Technology and Operations Officer
Indian Creek School
Tony Wooten
Safe Schools Manager
Dawson County School System
Save Your Seat
Register now to learn how institutions can responsibly use existing camera infrastructure and available AI technology to shift from reactive incident response to proactive care
Can’t make it live? A replay will be sent to all registrants.