Teaching with AI—Partner, Not Replacement

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Preparing Instructors for AI Integration: Professional Learning Strategies

[Blog post] Preparing Instructors for AI Integration: Professional Learning Strategies ale-virtualcommunity-ai-literacy.blogspot.com/2026/01/prep...
#FacultyDevelopment #AIIntegration #AdultEducation #InstructionalInnovation #ProfessionalDevelopment #Workplace#Skills

Board hears positive early feedback on TCI social-studies pilot; adoption would be a 2026 27 budget item Presenters from the district's pilot classrooms described TCI (Teacher Created Instruction) social-studies lessons that teachers say increase engagement and offer accessibility features; administration outlined costs (approx. $47,200 one year; $113,000 six years) and plans to collect elementary feedback before moving to adoption.

Teachers are raving about the TCI social-studies pilot that’s transforming classrooms with engaging units and vital resources for diverse learners.

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#PA #DiverseLearners #InstructionalInnovation #EngagementStrategies #PennsylvaniaEducation #CitizenPortal

Cooper High to phase out IB and expand AP; middle schools to move to six‑period day District leaders presented a two‑year transition at Cooper High to phase out IB courses and add AP offerings, and unveiled a plan to align middle schools on a six‑period day to increase instructional minutes and preserve elective access; counselors will lead registration starting in February.

Cooper High is making a bold shift by phasing out International Baccalaureate courses and expanding Advanced Placement options to better prepare students for their futures.

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#MN #InstructionalInnovation #CurriculumDevelopment #MinnesotaEducation #AcademicAccess #CitizenPortal

Superintendent Main outlines operations, instruction and literacy gains; reports drop in restraints Superintendent Main reported 2.4 million student meals served, ~60 major maintenance projects, expanded instructional monitoring, UFLI early‑literacy rollout, RAISE school supports, and a reduction in restraint and seclusion incidents to 62 for 2024–25 from 110 in 2022–23.

Superintendent Michael Main just revealed impressive gains in education and student support, including over 2 million meals served and a significant drop in restraint incidents!

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#FL #InstructionalInnovation #NutritionServices #StudentSupport #CitizenPortal

CityLab proposes to become an instructional hub for secondary educators CityLab High School presented a plan to host secondary educators from Revere and neighboring districts in a non-evaluative instructional hub aimed at improving teacher practice and reducing attrition; committee members asked for funding and logistics details after a scheduled Barr Foundation meeting.

CityLab is on the verge of transforming education in Revere by proposing a groundbreaking "instructional hub" that empowers educators to innovate without fear of evaluation.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #TeacherDevelopment #InstructionalInnovation #CollaborativeLearning

People don’t just need your origin story. They need your conversion story—the struggles you’ve overcome.

That’s where hope lives. That’s how you earn trust and show others that change is possible.

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AI in schools isn’t optional—it’s here. The real question: how do we use it in PBL without losing student creativity or voice?

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School Implements New 3-Week Rotations for Student Intervention Support Administrators establish a 3-week rotation system to enhance student learning and intervention.

The Piper USD 203 Board is rolling out an innovative 3-week rotation system to provide tailored support for students, ensuring they get the focused attention they need to thrive.

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#KS #CitizenPortal #InstructionalInnovation #KansasEducation #StudentSupport #AssessmentPractices

Nothing drives student success like a skilled, caring teacher.
Tools matter. Curriculum matters.
But connection? That’s what moves learning.

📍 From ISTE + ASCD
🎤: youtube.com/shorts/VZmqL...

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Big thanks to Dr. Phyllis Haynes and the VDOE T/TAC team for inviting me to speak at this week’s Tapestry for Learning Conference. Every attendee received a copy of Instructional Innovation+.

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Hunterdon Central outlines new instructional priorities to enhance teaching strategies District leaders present strategic focus on student engagement and personalized learning initiatives.

Hunterdon Central is revolutionizing education with new instructional priorities that promise to transform student learning through personalized strategies and engaging teaching methods.

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#NJ #CitizenPortal #TeacherDevelopment #InstructionalInnovation #NewJerseyEducation

Dr. Hobson details success of Instructional Empowerment at Kenwood Leadership Academy Kenwood Leadership Academy reports significant growth following implementation of Instructional Empowerment strategies.

Cedar Rapids schools are revolutionizing education with the successful Instructional Empowerment model, resulting in remarkable student engagement and achievement gains!

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#IA #CitizenPortal #InstructionalInnovation #CedarRapidsSchools #StudentEmpowerment #EducationReform

Instructional innovation isn’t a quick fix—it’s a system.

In this clip, I break down how the II+ model supports real growth through core instruction, PBL, and action research.

Watch here: youtube.com/shorts/M1Unc...

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The go-to guide for real instructional change is here.
Grab your copy of Instructional Innovation+:
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These AI Tools Will Make Educators' Work Easier | ISTE AI tools recently made available to the public have the potential to dramatically reduce educators’ workloads, especially when it comes to rote or mundane…

Tired of spending hours on lesson prep and content creation?
These AI tools changed the game for me—streamlining everything from emails to reels.
Educators, it’s time to work smarter.

#TechTuesday #EdTechTools #ContentCreation #JorgeDoesPBL #InstructionalInnovation #AIforEducators
🔗 bit.ly/4dDcIzh

Grateful to Dr. Melissa Bilagody and the Tuba City Unified team. Today’s real-time walkthroughs are helping us build a strong, research-informed plan for leadership and instructional growth. Big thanks to Corwin for the partnership.

#InstructionalInnovation #LeadershipDevelopment #JorgeDoesPBL

Tips and Resources for Introducing Students to Artificial Intelligence Lessons about AI can provide a great entry point into computer science for middle and high school students.

AI isn’t coming—it’s here.
Here’s how to bring it into your classroom the right way →
www.edutopia.org/article/tips...

#TechTuesday #AIinEducation #InstructionalInnovation

Instructional innovation is an ongoing process—here’s how my II+ model helps teaching teams lead real change in schools.

🎥 Watch: youtube.com/shorts/Qyq2t...

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“Use the tools and knowledge you’ve got. That’s enough to begin.
But more importantly, become the kind of leader your vision needs.”
— Dr. Jorge Valenzuela

#FoundersFriday #LLDPodcast #selfimprovement #LeadershipDevelopment #EntrepreneurMindset #JorgeDoesPBL #PBLPlus #InstructionalInnovation

Robotics isn’t just for the STEM class.

Used with purpose, it builds creativity, collaboration & real-world skills—across subjects.

📖 www.edutopia.org/article/inco...

#TechTuesday #RoboticsInEducation #PBLplus #JorgeDoesPBL #InstructionalInnovation

We can’t expect students to succeed if we never teach them how.
2 steps to help them build habits that support learning:
🔗 www.edutopia.org/article/guid...

#FromThePageToPractice #StudentSuccess #JorgeDoesPBL #InstructionalInnovation #Edutopia

Not every school wants a quick fix.
LLD coaching = real growth, real strategy, real impact.
Let’s build something that lasts.

🔗 www.lifelonglearningdefined.com/contact

#InstructionalInnovation #JorgeDoesPBL #LLDCoaching #CoachTheCoach

“You don’t just grow a business—you grow into the kind of person who can lead it.”

New clip from the Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast:
🎥 youtube.com/shorts/ON9km...

#FoundersFriday #LLDPodcast #selfimprovement #LeadershipMatters #InstructionalInnovation #PBLPlus

Promoting Student Collaboration With Reciprocal Reading Protocols Opportunities to read and work through text with a peer encourage students to take an active role in their learning.

When group work flops, try flipping the script.
Reciprocal reading protocols get students talking—and thinking.

Full article via Edutopia:
www.edutopia.org/article/reci...
#WordsIntoAction #PBLPlus #InstructionalInnovation #JorgeDoesPBL

Redesign learning with purpose.
PBL+ is how we move from compliance to connection.

🎥 youtube.com/shorts/xa__8...
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Looking to level up your school’s PD?
Instructional Innovation+, with Corwin, helps school teams use action research to drive change.

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#InstructionalInnovation #LLDcoaching #LifelongLearning

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Love is a verb. Even my cat reminded me of that.
Now booking keynotes + PD.

#KeynoteWisdom #JorgeDoesPBL #InstructionalInnovation #LifelongLearning #PBLPlus

“I tried to talk to everybody… & nobody listened.”

Coach Tony Kimble shared this on #LLDPodcast.

Clarity on your audience isn’t optional. It’s the key to impact.

🎙 Watch the clip:
www.youtube.com/shorts/ttY_u...

#FoundersFriday #InstructionalInnovation #ContentCreation #JorgeDoesPBL #PBLPlus

Collaborative teams don’t just happen—they’re built.
This short clip shows how I model low-stakes strategies to help educators build trust, re-engage the brain, and work better together.

youtube.com/shorts/SgwhC...

#KeynoteWisdom #CoachingWisdom #InstructionalInnovation #JorgeDoesPBL #PBLplus