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Orange County Grand Jury • 2023-2024 • Agency Response
Response to: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Schools (K-12), It’s Not Elementary

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Published: August 22, 2024 5 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings

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Orange County's K-12 public schools have implemented policies and/or guidelines around the use of different AI platforms in varying and inconsistent ways. Some prohibit AI's use; others allow it: and some don't have policies or guidelines governing AI at all. AUHSD agrees with Finding 1 that suggests Orange County K-12 public schools need to build consistency and uniform ways in implementing policies and/or guidelines around the use of different AI platforms. Although AUHSD cannot comment on other districts' policies and/or guidelines around the use of AI platforms, as it pertains to the Anaheim Union High School District, AUHSD has implemented policies and guidelines around the use of AI in education through an AI Board Resolution, AI District Framework and Acceptable Use Policy. The Honorable Maria D. Hernandez Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court August 22, 2024
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
By June 30, 2025 Orange County's K-12 schools should implement policies and guidelines regarding the appropriate use of AI. These may be provided at the district level or within individual schools through the adoption of an Acceptable Use Policy, Code of Ethics, or other written directives addressing the use of AI. AUHSD is already taking steps to implement this recommendation and is committed to full implementation by June 30, 2025. To achieve this, the District has developed the following action plan: The Honorable Maria D. Hernandez Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court August 22, 2024 The AI Task Force will update the existing AI Framework to reflect the latest . developments and best practices in AI. The Task Force will also draft a comprehensive AI Board Policy to provide clear . guidance and governance for AI use within the District. Additionally, the Acceptable Use Policy will be revised to include specific provisions related to AI, ensuring that students and staff understand their rights and responsibilities when using AI tools.
F2
Superintendents provide varying levels of support in implementing AI policies and/or guidelines in their respective school districts. While AUHSD cannot speak to the level of support provided by other superintendents for AI implementation in their districts, within AUHSD, the Superintendent has prioritized high levels of support for AI use. This is demonstrated through the establishment of an AI Board Resolution and AI Framework, ongoing teacher professional learning opportunities, the annual AI K-12 Deeper Learning Summit, and partnerships with leaders in AI educational spaces.
Related Recommendations (1)
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Superintendents should ensure that their schools have policies that cover, at a minimum: the scope, guiding principles, and training regarding the responsible use of AI tools by students and teachers; any prohibited uses of special considerations regarding AI tools; and related security, privacy, and safety considerations. To implement the recommendation by June 30, 2025, the Superintendent will take the following actions: The Student Services department will update the Acceptable Use Policy to include AI . guidelines and safeguards, ensuring ethical and responsible AI use by students. Teachers will receive support through the annual AI K12 Deeper Learning Summit and districtwide AI lessons in eKadence (Learning Management System). Lessons will be vetted by the district office for appropriate use.
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There are many resources to guide educators in using AI. Several Are available at the local level through the Orange County Department of Education, Orange County Board of Education, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County, and Orange Unified School District Technology Department, to name a few. However, utilization and even awareness of the availability of such resources is highly variable across school districts. AUHSD acknowledges the finding that numerous resources exist to guide educators in using AI, many of which are available regionally. However, AUHSD cannot speak to the utilization or awareness of these resources in other districts. Within AUHSD, the district has leveraged resources from aiEDU, Digital Promise, Kapor Foundation, Orange County Department of Education, CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County, AI in Education, eKandence, and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). The district continues to utilize and communicate the availability of AI resources to educators districtwide through curriculum specialists, technology coaches, department chairs, administrators, and teacher leaders, including those involved in district and site-level professional development.
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K-12 students should be trained on the appropriate use of AI. K-12 students should receive comprehensive training on the appropriate use of AI. To fulfill this recommendation by June 30, 2025, AUHSD will implement the following action plan: Development of eKadence Modules: The District will create interactive modules within eKadence (the District Learning Management System) to deliver structured instruction on AI use. These modules will cater to all students and cover essential topics such as AI ethics, responsible use guidelines, and critical thinking skills for evaluating AI-generated content. Creation and Utilization of AI Lessons: AUHSD will develop new lessons and leverage existing resources like the AI Literacy Lessons from Common Sense Education to ensure The Honorable Maria D. Hernandez Presiding Judge, Orange County Superior Court August 22, 2024 comprehensive coverage of AI concepts across all grade levels. These lessons will be integrated into the curriculum to provide students with a strong foundation in AI literacy. Ongoing Reinforcement and Assessment: The training will not be a one-time event but will be reinforced throughout the students' academic journey. Regular assessments will be conducted to gauge students' understanding and application of AI principles.

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