AIP Tools · K–12 AI Governance
PD Micro-Credentials
3-tier AI competency badge system with digital credentials, PLC protocols, coaching rubrics, and career ladder alignment. From awareness to leadership — measurable, stackable, shareable.
The problem: One-time AI workshops don't create lasting change. Without competency tracking, badges, PLC structures, and coaching integration, districts can't verify who's truly AI-ready — or build toward a culture of responsible AI use.
3 Credential Levels
- What AI is and isn't
- AI tools in your school
- Student safety basics
- Incident reporting obligation
- Privacy fundamentals (FERPA)
- Traffic light tool system
- Policy acknowledgment
- Pedagogically sound AI use
- Designing AI-enhanced lessons
- Academic integrity protocols
- Student AI disclosure enforcement
- Differentiation with AI (SPED/ELL)
- Parent communication
- PLC participation required
- AI governance & policy design
- Change management strategies
- Coaching observation rubrics
- Equity & bias monitoring
- Vendor evaluation & vetting
- Board & community communication
- Mentoring Level 1 & 2 peers
System Components (10)
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Competency Framework
Aligned to ISTE Standards, UNESCO Teacher Competencies, EU AI Literacy Framework — 3 levels with measurable outcomes.
2
Badge System Design
Digital credentials — stackable, LinkedIn-shareable, verifiable. Level 1 → 2 → 3 pathway with renewal requirements.
3
Module Library
Video + reading + hands-on + reflection activities per level. Self-paced or facilitated delivery options.
4
PLC Protocols
Teacher Learning Community structures — meeting agendas, discussion guides, lesson study cycles, peer observation protocols.
5
Coaching Rubrics
Classroom observation rubrics for instructional coaches — AI integration indicators across 5 proficiency levels.
6
Assessment Integration
Pre/post competency checks — multiple choice + scenario-based. Results feed into district metrics dashboard.
7
Career Ladder Alignment
Map credentials to salary schedule, promotion criteria, and teacher leadership pathways in your district's HR framework.
8
Badge Platform Integration
Supported platforms: Credly, Badgr, Canvas Credentials, Google Workspace. API and manual issuance options.
9
Annual Renewal Protocol
Credential refresh cycle — 2-hour annual update per level keeps staff current as tools and policy evolve.
10
ROI Tracking
Correlate PD completion levels with student AI literacy gains, incident rates, and tool adoption rates.
Badge Platforms
Career Ladder Integration
| Credential | Career Pathway | Salary Impact | Role Unlocked |
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| Level 1 — Awareness | Required for all staff employment | None (compliance) | AI tool access approved |
| Level 2 — Integration | Teacher Leader track | Step increase eligibility (district-set) | AI PLC facilitator |
| Level 3 — Leadership | Instructional Coach / Admin pathway | Stipend or lane change (district-set) | AI Governance Panel member |
Competency Tracker (Printable)
Print this section and use it as a paper tracker for one school or department. Mark the date each staff member achieved each level. No platform required — when ready, transfer into your district HR system or badge platform.
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Role |
L1 ✓ |
L2 ✓ |
L3 ✓ |
Renewal due |
Notes / coaching |
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Date format: mm/yyyy. Renewal: 2-hour annual update per achieved level. Tip: snap a photo each quarter to maintain a record while you decide on a digital platform.