ALP

The ALP Experience
2022-11-02 - 2022-11-04 | Horseshoe Bay Resort, 200 Hi Circle North, Horseshoe Bay, TX, 78657, United States
You are invited to a one of a kind professional learning experience hosted by Advanced Learning Partnerships and Dell Technologies
What is the ALP Experience?
The ALP Experience is a community-driven event bringing together multiple districts from the surrounding region. It is unlike a typical conference in that it features a blend of professional and personal learning built around the tenets of Social and Emotional Learning. It is designed to take full advantage of unique spaces and participants in service of conversations and learning that might otherwise be difficult to attain. The content and focus of these events will be customized to meet the needs of the communities it serves.
The theme and focus of this event is Workplace Wellness. Dr. Katy Fodchuk will be leading participants through a number of thoughtful exercises and experiences that will help you to uncover areas of strength and concern as you endeavor to create a healthy and thriving workplace for all stakeholders.
What are the Outcomes?

Expand networks of amplified work by creating a space for authentic collaboration
Embrace unique spaces that can contribute to new insights and perspectives not typically explored in more traditional meeting spaces
Empower community voice while focusing on professional and personal growth
Break down district silos and build a diverse network by connecting leaders across district and state lines
A clear plan and pathway to improve workplace wellness

What is the Schedule?

The experience will begin at 5 pm on November 2nd and conclude at 12pm on November 4th. A detailed agenda will follow your confirmation of attendance.
There will be a variety of learning experiences that include outdoor learning and activities designed to take advantage of the diversity of the participants and their perspectives.

Who are the attendees?

We have invited up to 6 different districts to participate
We suggest you bring participants from various departments within your district, particularly those with a commitment and interest in addressing workplace wellness
Attendees should be committed to engaging with new people, be good listeners and make meaningful contributions to discussions and conversations
While we are committed to creating a low stress and slower pace event, we do plan to use our time wisely. To that end, both Wednesday and Thursday evenings will be times to connect and extend conversations and we expect participants to attend. We also ask that participants stay until the conclusion of the event on Friday.

Where will this take place?

This event will take place at Horseshoe Bay Resort
The event will begin at 4pm on Nov. 2nd and conclude at 12pm on Nov. 4th
Registration cost is covered using 2 of your Dell/ALP professional learning days which includes all meals
You are responsible for the cost of hotel rooms. We have negotiated a reduced rate of $____ per night.

There is limited space so if you are planning to attend, please complete the following form by Sept. 9th.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to:
Janelle McLaughlin janelle@advancedpartnerships.com
Emily Chapelle emily@advancedpartnerships.com
Dean Shareski dean@advancedpartnerships.com
You are invited to a one of a kind professional learning experience hosted by Advanced Learning Partnerships and Dell Technologies.

Second Annual Generative AI Summit - The Curious World of Generative AI
2025-05-09 12:21 (America/New_York) | BC
Thanks to all who joined us for the 2nd Annual GenAI Year of Learning Summit: The Curious World of Generative AI. The summit brought together a vibrant community of education leaders from multiple diverse districts and provided a dynamic and future-forward space to explore Generative AI within learner-centered education models.
The 2nd annual GenAI Summit was hosted by Nashville Public Schools and presented in partnership with:

Key Highlights

Collaborative Visioning: The summit opened with a shared vision to explore systems-level integration of GenAI. Attendees engaged in reflective conversations around district readiness, policy, and sustainable AI strategies.
Insightful Keynotes & Sessions: Dr. Jules White spoke about the next horizon of AI in Education, and Dr. Alec Couros shared valuable insights during an in-depth Q&A focused on AI and assessment innovation, and designing authentic, future-ready evaluation systems as well as thoughtful approaches to family and community engagement. Breakout sessions featured practitioners and pioneers, offering actionable strategies and frameworks for integrating AI into teaching and learning.
Spotlight on Sustainability: Leaders from Loudoun County and Henrico County Public Schools joined other K–12 innovators to discuss long-term strategies for scaling AI-enabled models. These conversations focused on capacity building, professional learning ecosystems, and equitable access to AI resources.
Networking and Collaboration: Through roundtable discussions, collaborative planning, and informal connections, the summit facilitated intentional relationship-building between district leaders, partners, and facilitators.

Next Steps
Summit participants gained insights and tools to guide their districts through the coming school year. Key takeaways included:

Strengthening leadership capacity to make data-informed decisions about AI adoption.
Building collaborative learning networks among districts exploring similar AI pathways.
Leveraging sponsor partnerships to support scaled implementations.
Planning for ongoing professional learning that centers student agency and personalized learning.

Building on these insights, districts are well-positioned to take the next step toward thoughtful, strategic AI integration. The path forward begins with equipping educators and leaders to confidently navigate this evolving landscape.
Want to prepare your district for AI adoption? Explore how ALP’s AI Professional Learning services can help your district build AI literacy, leadership confidence, and systemwide implementation strategies.
AI Transparency Statement: Artificial intelligence was used to provide feedback and suggestions for this post.

Canadian K-12 GenAI School Leadership Summit
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-02 | Surrey School District, Surrey BC 14033 92 Avenue Surrey, B.C. Canada V3V 0B7, 14033 92 Avenue, BC, V3V 0B7, Canada
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Summit Recap Video, courtesy of Surrey Schools
Surrey Schools, Surrey, BC, Canada, surreyschools.ca

October 1–2, 2025 | Surrey, British Columbia
The Canadian K-12 GenAI School Leadership Summit brought together educational leaders, researchers, and partners from across Canada to explore the role of generative AI in schools. Hosted at Surrey Schools’ Resource & Education Centre, the two-day gathering created space for dialogue around pedagogy, ethics, governance, and practical strategies.
Thank you to our summit partners Google for Education, PowerSchool, and Wayground (formerly Quizizz).

Contexts, Voices, and Foundations
Day One, Contexts, Voices, and Foundations, emphasized big-picture framing and foundational considerations.

Dr. Soroush Sabbaghan’s Keynote grounded the discussion in the pedagogical and ethical imperatives of adopting AI. His address challenged leaders to avoid uncritical adoption and instead shape AI use to reflect human-centered values and inclusive education.
Breakout Sessions highlighted practical approaches: Wayground’s personalization and differentiation tools, Google for Education’s Gemini for streamlining workflows, PowerSchool’s global perspectives on AI adoption, and ALP’s integration of two AIs—Artificial Intelligence and Appreciative Inquiry—into strategic planning.
Hot Topics in the afternoon explored transparency, governance, authentic writing practices, and parent/community engagement. These sessions surfaced the complexity of introducing AI into schools responsibly.
The AI and the World of Work panel connected K-12 education to broader industries, reinforcing the need to prepare students for an AI-rich future.
The day closed with reflection activities and an evening networking reception.

Practice, Leadership, and Next Steps
Day Two, Practice, Leadership, and Next Steps, shifted to applied practice and leadership action.

The Keynote from Dr. Alec Couros provided a comprehensive overview of generative AI’s current state and emerging directions, equipping leaders with frameworks to guide thoughtful implementation.
Breakout Sessions covered inclusive classrooms, global adoption trends, Gemini in practice, and AI-driven meeting optimization with Elk Island Catholic Schools.
Later sessions introduced innovative applications such as agentic AI in leadership, AI-powered video tools, AI for superintendents/directors, and Canva AI for design efficiency. These offered hands-on insights and future-facing possibilities.
The Leadership Action Planning Workshop asked participants to identify what they would take back to their districts, encouraging concrete follow-through.
A closing plenary established the foundation for a cross-Canada leadership network, underscoring the importance of ongoing collaboration beyond the summit.

Several themes emerged across the summit:

Ethical Imperatives – Leaders must navigate privacy, equity, and transparency while experimenting with AI.
Capacity Building – Professional learning, clear governance frameworks, and community engagement are essential.
Innovation with Caution – Sessions balanced enthusiasm for AI’s potential with recognition of risks and limitations.
Collaboration Across Sectors – The summit highlighted the value of industry–education partnerships.
Action-Oriented Leadership – By concluding with action planning and network-building, the summit ensured momentum continues beyond the event.

This summit was a catalyst for reimagining leadership in an AI-driven era—one that values ethics, humanity, and shared vision above all. Participants left with both inspiration and actionable strategies to shape how AI will serve students, educators, and communities across Canada.

Follow the Summit Story on LinkedIn

Post by Amos Fodchuk: 🎙 170+ Canadian education leaders. One shared goal: to lead GenAI implementation with wisdom, equity, and intention.Day 1 of the Canadian K-12 GenAI School Leadership Summit is underway, and I’m already filled with gratitude, questions, and renewed commitment. Read full post.

Post by Dean Shareski: Quick story. A year ago, the plan was for Advanced Learning Partnerships, Inc (ALP) to host a North American gathering of district leaders in Nashville who were trying to figure out AI and what that meant for their communities. Then stuff happened south of the border and things got turned upside down. In early 2025 Mark Pearmain Chris Kennedy Amos Fodchuk and myself talked about doing something in Canada. What was an idea turned into a gathering of 170 educational leaders from across Canada in Surrey to learn, connect and share. Read full post.

Learn more about ALP’s work with Generative AI in districts across North America.
Read about ALP’s 2025 Second Annual Generative AI Summit – The Curious World of Generative AI.
