“Boldly go where no one has gone before.”
The Barrington 220 AI Task Force was established to explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and to ensure its responsible implementation and transformative integration across our district.
- Establish best practices for the use of AI by staff.
- Develop resources for staff to navigate the use and potential misuse of AI by students.
- Identify and update existing school handbooks, syllabi, and relevant community-facing documents to include language related to the use and misuse of AI.
- Create recommendations for updates to relevant Board policy statements.
- Explore potential places where AI skills can be responsibly embedded into the K–12 curriculum.
Achievements to Date
Over the past several months, the AI Task Force has focused on laying a strong foundation for understanding and implementing AI technologies. Key accomplishments include:
1. Conducted Research and Analysis
The Task Force conducted an extensive review of existing AI guidelines published by area and forward-thinking school districts.
2. Drafted BHS Artificial Intelligence Guidelines
A guide was drafted that aims to provide educators with insights into the ethical and effective use of AI tools in the classroom. This document will serve as a practical resource, offering guidelines, best practices, and real-world examples to help teachers confidently navigate the evolving landscape of AI in education.
3. Developed an AI Assessment Scale for Assignments
A scoring system for teachers was developed to effectively communicate the acceptable use of AI for specific assignments. This system allows students to understand how AI can be utilized in their work, ensuring clarity and maintaining academic integrity. This was adapted from: The AI Assessment Scale (AIAS), a framework for ethical integration of generative AI in educational assessments by Perkins, Furze, Roe, and MacVaugh, 2024.
Looking Ahead: Future Plans for the AI Task Force
As we move forward, the AI Task Force will expand its focus and continue to drive innovation in the following areas:
1. Scaling AI Integration
Building on successful pilot programs, the Task Force will work to expand AI integration district wide. This includes providing teachers with professional learning opportunities to understand and utilize AI tools effectively, while ensuring that students benefit from AI-powered support in a variety of learning contexts.
2. Exploring Emerging AI Technologies
The Task Force will continue to monitor advancements in AI, such as student-facing tools with gradual release mechanisms for teachers to provide guardrails on and insight into AI use. We plan to pilot several options this winter and spring. If you’re interested in participating, please contact Joe Robinson, Director of Innovation.
3. Establishing Best Use Cases for AI
Best use cases for AI will serve as a guide for teachers and staff, helping them integrate AI into classrooms to support student success and innovation, all while maintaining the highest standards for privacy and security.
How You Can Get Involved
We plan to pilot several options this winter and spring. If you’re interested in participating, please contact Joe Robinson, Director of Innovation.
The Task Force’s work is driven by our shared commitment to using AI in ways that enhance learning, support our educational mission, and prepare students for success in an increasingly digital world. If you’re interested in joining the AI Task Force, please contact Joe Robinson, Director of Innovation.
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