"What if artificial intelligence were not an add-on, but the operating system of your school?"
That single question has guided every pilot, policy draft, and professional-learning sprint we've undertaken at Navigator Schools over the past year. This October, I'm excited to open the hood on that work during the California Charter Schools Development Center (CSDC) Conference.
Why an "AI-First" Mindset Matters Now
Personalization that scales. Adaptive AI tutors and content generators can tailor learning paths for every student—including dual-language learners and students with disabilities—without tripling your staffing budget.
Teacher capacity, supercharged. From lesson-planning copilots to automated formative-assessment feedback, AI frees teachers to focus on the uniquely human tasks of coaching, mentoring, and relationship-building.
Operational efficiency with an equity lens. Smart scheduling, predictive enrollment analytics, and multilingual family communication workflows are saving our charter network hundreds of staff hours while reaching families who were once sidelined.
Yet success hinges on more than shiny tools. It requires governance, guardrails, and culture-building that keep students' wellbeing and data privacy front-and-center. That's the story I'll be sharing.
What You'll Take Away on October 6
A blueprint, not a brochure. I'll walk through Navigator's AI-First Implementation Framework—Phases you can adapt, whether you're AI-curious or ready to scale.
Live pilot data. See early outcome metrics from our ELA "prompt mentors," math error analysis bots, and Gen-AI-powered RTI triage.
Change-management playbook. Concrete strategies for training staff without overwhelm, co-designing policies with teachers' unions, and engaging skeptical parents.
Implementation toolkit. Attendees will receive a digital packet—process maps, policy templates, and vendor due-diligence checklists—to jump-start local planning.
Join the Conversation
In-person: Breakout Session, October 6, 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM PDT, Palm Springs
Whether you lead a single-site charter, manage a multi-campus network, or advise schools on ed-tech strategy, I'd love to hear your biggest hopes and worries about AI in K-12. Drop a comment below, DM me, or—better yet—meet me in Palm Springs so we can dig in together.
See you at the conference—let's move from AI curiosity to confident, equity-driven action.