Capacity Building Grant for Generative AI in K-12 Education

Capacity Building Grant for Generative AI in K-12 Education is sponsored by Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). This grant supports K-12 school districts in assessing readiness and developing implementation plans for generative AI technologies in K-12 education. While directly for school districts, small businesses offering AI education solutions to K-12 schools could potentially benefit as partners or contractors.

Building Capacity for Generative AI in K-12 Education | CoSN Building Capacity for Generative AI in K-12 Education The Building Capacity for Generative AI in K-12 Education project equips school systems with the tools, training, and support needed to approach generative AI thoughtfully and strategically.

Designed to serve districts of all sizes and contexts, the initiative helps education leaders evaluate their readiness across seven key areas—including leadership, operations, data, technology, security, legal considerations, and academic AI literacy.

Through a scalable train-the-trainer model, participants gain guidance in assessing current capabilities, identifying future goals, and taking actionable steps toward implementation—all grounded in the CoSN/CGCS K-12 Gen AI Maturity Tool .

Learn more about the Building Capacity for Generative AI in K-12 Education project: CoSN Receives New Grant to Build Capacity for AI Implementation in K-12 School Districts This project is a collaboration between CoSN and the Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA), with additional partnership from the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), The School Superintendents Association.

Key activities of the project include: Training a cohort of Lead Trainers at the national level. In partnership with the Association of Education Service Agencies (AESA), hosting four regional Train-the-Trainer sessions to train additional cohorts of Regional Trainers who, in turn, will provide ongoing training to local school districts, with special emphasis on reaching under-resourced and rural districts.

Hosting three Gen AI Maturity Summits for district teams targeting medium and large school districts. The summits will focus on building awareness of the CoSN/CGCS K-12 Gen AI Maturity Tool and how it can be used by districts along with resources, insights and strategies for harnessing the power of generative AI.

Our interactive AI District Leadership Action Summits support Superintendent-led executive leadership teams in moving from AI exploration to intentional implementation. You’ll leave with a clear vision and a head start on creating a prioritized 6-12 month action plan that aligns generative AI with your district’s mission, values, and long-term goals.

January 28-30, 2026 | Boston, MA November 12-14, 2025 | Denver, CO Executive Director of the Indiana CTO Council Co-Founder, K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group Associate, K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group The Building Capacity for Generative AI in K-12 Education project is designed for national reach through a tiered, scalable training model.

Twelve Lead Trainers, selected for their knowledge and expertise in key areas including generative AI, facilitation, district leadership, technology implementation, and adult learning, are central to the success of this initiative. They collaborate on developing and refining the training content and help ensure it is applicable and approachable for school districts across diverse contexts.

In addition, they deliver Regional Train-the-Trainer events and mentor cohorts of Regional Trainers who will extend the program’s impact nationwide.

NERIC/Capital Region BOCES Curriculum and Technology Specialist Butler County Educational Service Center Senior Director, Strategic Innovation for Learning Instructional Technology Consultant, Technology Assistance Group Director of Professional Development Services Cooperative Educational Services Director of Data Services Kentucky Educational Development Corporation Dr. Julianne B.

Ross-Kleinmann Supervisor of Instructional Services LEARN Regional Educational Service Center Learning & Innovation Strategist and i4PL Coordinator i4PL, Leading Learner-Centered Education / CESA 1 Program Director, Accountability & Innovative Practices Teaching & Learning Division Allegheny Intermediate Unit Region 10 Education Service Center Thank you to our Project Partners The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders.

CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help edtech leaders succeed in the digital transformation. Want to connect with K–12 EdTech peers and grow your expertise? Explore CoSN Professional Learning to access practical resources and build a year-long learning plan for you or your team.