Dive into the essentials of AI in education with our forward-thinking session that highlights how AI can be leveraged quickly and efficiently to bring innovation to your work. This session will cover key topics including an AI in education ‘need to know’ overview, with attention on "AI hallucinations", closed vs open-source learning, and privacy flags to look out for. To bring learning into context, we will hear from a High School English teacher as he discusses how he leverages technology to implement an AI-centered Louisiana Tier 1 English unit along with his experience on AI as a learning tool. Attendees will benefit from practical insights on using AI for lesson plans, feedback, observations, and document generation. Learn from model leaders’ exemplars and access a wealth of resources to enhance your AI journey, including connections to the 2024 National Ed Tech Plan and Digital Promise’s recently released Digital Equity framework.