Professional Learning in an AI World: Strategies for Education Leaders
Seattle Convention Center - 609
SETDA, in partnership with ISTE+ASCD, Learning Forward, and FullScale, developed a new guide to help state and local leaders strengthen professional learning systems for edtech and AI.
This session will share key research findings, recommendations for education leaders, and examples of effective practices that build and sustain educator capacity. Attendees will gain insights into how states and districts can create coherent, scalable systems that support continuous learning and responsible AI integration—ensuring educators are equipped to leverage technology to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Focused Learning Session
Artificial Intelligence, Coaching, Leadership, Media/Information/Digital Literacy, Professional Development, Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Instructional and Technology Coaches, School Administrators, District Administrators
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Grades PreK-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-12, Postsecondary
Presented by
Executive Director
SETDA
Julia Fallon is the Executive Director of SETDA, the national association supporting U.S. state and territorial leaders in advancing effective, equitable digital learning. With over 30 years in educational technology, including a decade in higher education, she works at the intersection of policy, leadership, and practice to help public education systems leverage technology for learning and operations. Under her leadership, SETDA guided development of the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 National Educational Technology Plan. Previously, she spent 17 years at the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction leading initiatives in technology integration, professional learning, and digital equity.
Director of Educational Technology
OSPI
As the Director of Educational Technology with OSPI, Bre leads an innovative team committed to supporting all districts, especially rural and small districts, with digital equity and inclusion, media literacy & digital citizenship, cybersecurity, and successfully accessing and utilizing federal and state EdTech funding. In her state role, she brings a variety of educational experiences that are foundational to her advocacy for equity of access. As a rural student, classroom teacher, instructional coach, building administrator, technology director and educational service district staff, she offers wide-ranging perspectives and relevant insights that successfully supports and informs her in her leadership role.