Empowering Leaders with AI: From Administrative Efficiency to Pedagogical Impact
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* Registration open until 9/27/26 at 12:00 AM (EDT)
Event Details
Join us for a 8-part virtual webinar series designed specifically for Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE). Leveraging the "snackable and stackable" modules from the Google AI Educator Series, these 1-hour sessions will equip special education administrators with the essential skills to safely and effectively integrate generative AI (such as Gemini and NotebookLM) into their daily workflows.
Presenters are U.S. Google Leads who will be sharing their very best in AI strategies on the following topics:
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Discussion Topic |
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Sep 28, 2026 |
Session 1: Introduction to Gemini Foundational AI literacy, prompt engineering best practices, and establishing MDE data privacy/FERPA compliance protocols. |
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Oct 26, 2026 |
Session 2: Introduction to NotebookLM Synthesizing complex special education policy, compliance documents, and administrative resources using source-grounded AI. |
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Nov 30, 2026 |
Session 3: Introduction to Vibe Coding Interactive tool creation and building custom workflow automation for administrative efficiency. |
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Jan 25, 2027 |
Session 4: Draft Parent Communications Leveraging AI to draft clear, accessible, and empathetic parent communications while maintaining strict PII protections. |
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Feb 22, 2027 |
Session 5: Turn Data into Instructional Strategies Analyzing data to inform board reporting, district program placement, and instructional adjustments. |
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Mar 29, 2027 |
Session 6: Build Just-in-Time Coaching Developing on-demand professional learning prompts and coaching frameworks for district special education staff. |
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Apr 26, 2027 |
Session 7: Quick Bites #1 – Material Adaptation & Scaffolding Practical application: Leveling PK–2 materials and creating reading comprehension scaffolds to support Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). |
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June 1, 2027 |
Session 8: Quick Bites #2 – Lesson Design & Critical Thinking Generating 6–8 lesson plans, supporting materials, and problem-solving scenarios that foster critical thinking and future-ready skills. |
Participants will move beyond basic foundational AI literacy to master advanced instructional design and administrative efficiency. Through live modeling and hands-on "sandbox" practice, administrators will learn to handle the "heavy lifting" of time-consuming tasks—such as synthesizing data and differentiating materials—giving them more time to focus on human connection and expert decision-making.
Session dates: September 28th, October 26th, November 30th, January 25th, February 22nd, March 29th, April 26th, and June 1st. Ticket price includes all sessions.
Recordings will be sent out to registered attendees. Registration for this series is non-refundable.
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