Event Phone: 608-732-5460

Duration: 1 Hour
Target Audience: Paraprofessionals & Support Staff

🕒 1-Hour Agenda

1. Welcome & Introduction (5 mins)

• Brief introduction to the webinar objectives
• Quick poll: “How familiar are you with AI in student support roles?”
• Overview of how AI is transforming student learning, behavior tracking, and IEP support

2. Understanding AI in Student Support (10 mins)

• What is AI? (Simple explanation for student support applications)
• How AI is used in differentiated instruction, accessibility tools, and student monitoring
• Real-world examples of AI in classroom accommodations and behavioral support

3. AI for Differentiated Instruction & Accommodations (10 mins)

• AI-powered adaptive learning tools for students with diverse needs
• AI-based text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and multilingual support
• Live demonstration: Exploring an AI-powered accessibility tool

4. AI Tools for Student Behavior Tracking & Engagement (10 mins)

• How AI monitors classroom engagement and tracks student behavior
• AI-driven feedback for behavior reinforcement and intervention planning
• Classroom application: Using AI-generated student behavior reports

5. AI for Supporting Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) (10 mins)

• AI’s role in progress tracking, accommodations, and modification support
• AI-powered tools for IEP documentation and student progress analysis
• Discussion: “How can AI be used ethically in IEP implementation?”

6. Practical AI Applications in Daily Support Roles (10 mins)

• AI chatbots and virtual assistants for student inquiries
• AI-powered lesson adaptation and classroom task management
• AI for attendance tracking, documentation, and administrative support
• Discussion: “How can AI streamline daily paraprofessional responsibilities?”

7. Ethical AI Use & Student Data Privacy (10 mins)

• AI should enhance, not replace, human decision-making in student support
• AI-generated student data must remain confidential
• Ethical considerations of bias and over-reliance on AI in student tracking
• Discussion: “How can paraprofessionals ensure ethical AI use in student support?”

8. Hands-On Activity & Q&A (15 mins)

• Live demonstration of an AI-powered student learning or behavior tracking tool
• Interactive task: Educators explore AI-generated student accommodations
• Discussion: “What are the benefits and challenges of AI in paraprofessional roles?”
• Q&A Session: Open floor for participant questions and resource sharing

Key Takeaways:

✔ AI enhances differentiated instruction and accessibility accommodations
✔ AI-powered tools support behavior tracking and student engagement
✔ AI assists paraprofessionals in IEP documentation and adaptive learning
✔ Ethical AI use is essential to protect student privacy and ensure responsible implementation