Professional Development

The TLT Lab, in partnership with the FabLearn program, conducts professional development courses several times each year for educational practitioners, administrators and policy makers. Classes are offered in Curriculum Development and Strategic Planning across strands such as Educational Makerspaces, AI / Computational Thinking and Making with Code. Also offered are Training Residencies, custom designed intensive professional training experiences for small groups typically from 1-3 weeks in length and focused on one of a wide variety of topics related to technology in education ranging from innovative pedagogy to policy implementation, upon request.

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AI the Right Way:

Strategic Planning for Transformative Learning in K12 Schools

Dates:

Fall 2026

Format:

In-person

Location:

Columbia University, New York City, USA

For cost, availability and registration information email tltlab@tc.columbia.edu

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OVERVIEW

This five-day immersion program is designed to address the critical questions faced by school leaders in the integration of AI technologies and Computational Thinking practices in K-12 schools. This class is intended for leaders and educators who strive to systematically integrate new technologies and ideas into formal and informal learning spaces.

A structured approach is presented for developing and executing tangible implementation plans, drawing on international best practices and case studies. Topics include organizational leadership, stakeholder communication, teacher professional development, technology selection, ethics, curriculum development, and implementation strategies.

This course will provide tools to increase participants’ capacity to define and lead innovation processes and to formulate, advocate for, and execute nuanced plans to effect transformative school change, particularly using AI and Computational Thinking.

KEY TAKEAWAY

Over the course of the program, each participant will develop an organization-specific, actionable plan to implement at their institution, with mentorship and coaching from program instructors.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Educational leaders are deploying new AI, Computer Science, and technology programs within their organizations, districts, states, or countries.

  1. Heads of School, Principals, and Superintendents.
  2. Technology and STEM Coordinators.
  3. Educators with responsibility for strategic planning and innovation development.
  4. Teams from a single organization or school are encouraged to attend together.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  1. Hands-on Strategic Planning – Build a tailored AI and CT roadmap for your institution
  2. Expert-Led Case Studies – Explore real-world applications of AI in Education
  3. Curriculum Design Workshops – Develop and evaluate AI & CT learning
  4. Site Visits – Gain insights from leading NYC schools and EdTech companies
  5. Speaker Sessions – Learn from Columbia faculty and AI thought leaders

FOR COST, AVAILABILITY AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL TLTLAB@TC.COLUMBIA.EDU

“I came away with great strategies that I’ll take back and implement quickly into my school.”

Diana Lynne Ibarra

Independent Schools Foundation Academy

Pokfulam, Hong Kong

“It’s the best training I have ever attended.”

Steven Willis

Chicago Youth Centers

Chicago, USA

“I really believe the ideas we discussed and practices we had this week can transform people, schools, and the world.”

Valdenice Minatel

Colégio Dante Alighieri

São Paulo, Brazil