Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Location Name
BL NE Mezzanine
Name
Unlocking Student Agency through Practical AI Supports
Description

This session explores how AI can help educators design more inclusive, learner-centered classrooms where “all truly means all.” The Narragansett team will share its district journey using AI as a thought partner to support instructional design and reduce barriers before they appear. Through real classroom scenarios and live demonstrations, participants will see how a high school ELA teacher uses AI to support learner variability, how her co-teacher helps students use AI and Read&Write to work more independently toward IEP goals, and how a special educator uses NotebookLM to make complex materials more readable and accessible through tailored study guides. This interactive session moves beyond theory into practice. Educators will collaborate, experiment with meaningful tools, and leave with actionable strategies for improving access, agency, belonging, and independence so students can engage with grade-level content and build confidence as learners.

Session Type
Panel (Educator or Student)
Track
AI in the Classroom
Secondary Track
Assistive Technology/Inclusive Tech
Primary Audience
High School
Secondary Audience
Special Educators
Fall Conference Strands
Educate
MA DLCS Strands
Digital Tools and Collaboration