A scalable train-the-trainer model for guiding school districts in strategic planning on generative AI
The Building Capacity for Generative AI in K-12 Education project equips school systems with the tools, training, and support needed to approach generative AI thoughtfully and strategically. Designed to serve districts of all sizes and contexts, the initiative helps education leaders evaluate their readiness across seven key areas—including leadership, operations, data, technology, security, legal considerations, and academic AI literacy. Through a scalable train-the-trainer model, participants gain guidance in assessing current capabilities, identifying future goals, and taking actionable steps toward implementation—all grounded in the CoSN/CGCS K-12 Gen AI Maturity Tool.
Learn more about the Building Capacity for Generative AI in K-12 Education project: CoSN Receives New Grant to Build Capacity for AI Implementation in K-12 School Districts
Key activities of the project include:
- Training a cohort of Lead Trainers at the national level.
- In partnership with the Association of Education Service Agencies (AESA), hosting four regional Train-the-Trainer sessions to train additional cohorts of Regional Trainers who, in turn, will provide ongoing training to local school districts, with special emphasis on reaching under-resourced and rural districts.
- Hosting three Gen AI Maturity Summits for district teams targeting medium and large school districts. The summits will focus on building awareness of the CoSN/CGCS K-12 Gen AI Maturity Tool and how it can be used by districts along with resources, insights and strategies for harnessing the power of generative AI.
Training Events
- May 20-22, 2025 | Indianapolis, INCoSN invites district cabinet-level teams to join us for the first-ever Gen AI District Leaders Action Summit, a hands-on session designed to help school districts confidently assess their readiness for Generative AI, unpack its possibilities and risks, and take the next steps in their AI strategy. Learn more and register!
- Additional training events coming soon. Stay tuned!
Subject Matter Experts
Pete Just, CETL®, CCRE
Executive Director of the Indiana CTO Council
Tom Ryan, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group
Adam Garry
President, StrategicEDU Consulting
Lead Trainers
The Building Capacity for Generative AI in K-12 Education project is designed for national reach through a tiered, scalable training model. Twelve Lead Trainers, selected for their knowledge and expertise in key areas including generative AI, facilitation, district leadership, technology implementation, and adult learning, are central to the success of this initiative. They collaborate on developing and refining the training content and help ensure it is applicable and approachable for school districts across diverse contexts. In addition, they deliver Regional Train-the-Trainer events and mentor cohorts of Regional Trainers who will extend the program’s impact nationwide.
Jennifer Bloomingdale
Training Specialist
NERIC/Capital Region BOCES
Albany, NY
David Clark
Curriculum and Technology Specialist
Butler County Educational Service Center
Hamilton, OH
Beth Clarke
Senior Director, Strategic Innovation for Learning
CESA 2
Whitewater, WI
Rebecca Dwenger
Instructional Technology Consultant, Technology Assistance Group
Hamilton County ESC
Cincinnati, OH
Luke Forshaw, Ed.D.
Director of Professional Development Services
Cooperative Educational Services
Trumbull, CT
Dr. Rachel Holbrook
Director of Data Services
Kentucky Educational Development Corporation
Ashland, KY
Sherri Kulpa
Chief Academic Officer
EducationPlus
St. Louis, MO
Dr. Julianne B. Ross-Kleinmann
Supervisor of Instructional Services
Ulster BOCES
New Paltz, NY
Pamela M. Santerre
Education Consultant
LEARN Regional Educational Service Center
Old Lyme, CT
Dria Setter
Learning & Innovation Strategist and i4PL Coordinator
i4PL, Leading Learner-Centered Education / CESA 1
Pewaukee, WI
Brian M Stamford, Ed.D.
Program Director, Accountability & Innovative Practices
Teaching & Learning Division
Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Homestead, PA
Misty Treviño
AI Consultant
Region 10 Education Service Center
Richardson, TX
Thank you to our Project Partners
