2026 AI Educator Summer Institute: Full Schedule

The inaugural A.I. Educator Summer Institute begins on July 13, 2026!

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

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9:00am EDT

Source Code Session #14: Introducing AI to Your K-5 Students

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Building (GSSM)

Limited Capacity seats available

Explore five ways to introduce and expand integrated A.I. instruction in your K-5 classroom. We will explore how to help students understand important themes about A.I., including ethics, policy, and how A.I. works (it is not your friend!). Then we will explore tools and resources that will aid you in bringing A.I. into your existing lessons in engaging ways without disrupting your flow or time constraints. You will leave with at least one (hopefully more!) idea to use this fall in their classrooms.

Speakers

Jackie Weber

Director of Educator Development Outreach Programs, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Jackie Weber is the Director of Educator Development Programs for the Outreach Center at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. With over 28 years of nationwide experience in STEM educational leadership, she continues her focus on professional development... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Building (GSSM) 401 Railroad Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550

Source Code Session, Small Group

Knowledge/Experience Level 1
Audience K-5, Administrator
Subject All
Tags AI, Creativity, Critical thinking, Ethics, Introduction
Location/Room Number C129

1:15pm EDT

Expansion Pack Session #10X (Part 1): Exploring the Power of AI in Community-Educator Partnerships

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Building (GSSM)

Limited Capacity seats available

In the afternoon session we will focus on 3 modules that can be adapted to create a Student – Led AI School to Community Event for your school. You will leave with a plan for creating an AI community night at your school.

Speakers

Dr. Darlene Deberry

Senior Economic Development Manager, NCGrowth | UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise

Dr. Darlene Deberry serves as the Senior Economic Development Manager for NCGrowth, a national center at UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, where she works to advance inclusive economic opportunity. Her career includes working with Community Development Financial... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Building (GSSM) 401 Railroad Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550

Expansion Pack Workshop, Small Group

Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2
Audience 6-8, 9-12, Administrator, K-5
Subject All, FBLA, DECA, Family-Community Events
Tags AI, Collaboration, Ethics, Community
Location/Room Number C125

1:15pm EDT

Expansion Pack Session #14X (Part 1): Introducing AI to Your K-5 Students

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Building (GSSM)

Limited Capacity seats available

Referencing what we explored in the morning session #14, attendees will dig into the tools and resources to curate, create, or adapt at least one (hopefully more!) complete plan that is aligned to their standards and instructional materials that they can use this fall in their classrooms.

Speakers