The 2025 Policy Labs

The 2025 Policy Labs is sponsored by EDSAFE AI Alliance. Supports school districts and states in developing and implementing AI policies aligned with the SAFE Framework.

Policy Essentials Course | EDSAFE AI Policy Essentials: Building the SAFE Infrastructure for AI in Education Stop Reacting. Start Governing. A 10-module self-paced course that equips leaders with the frameworks, tools, and knowledge to govern AI in their districts with confidence!

Why is now the best time to enroll? AI is already in your classrooms. Traditional acceptable use policies were not built for generative AI.

Large language models introduce new questions about student privacy, algorithmic bias, academic integrity, and vendor accountability that most districts are not yet equipped to answer. This course gives users a practical, structured path forward. Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents Chief Technology Officers District Policy Committees Anyone who wants to learn about SAFE AI in education practices!

Core Frameworks: Built Into The Course A values-driven compass for AI decision-making in K-12 education. Safety: Protecting student data from public model training and preventing harmful algorithmic outputs. Accountability: Establishing human-in-the-loop principles and clear lines of institutional responsibility.

Fairness & Transparency: Reducing bias and ensuring AI tools meet accessibility standards for all learners. Efficacy: Requiring evidence of impact on student learning before adoption.

The Policy Stack (Learn More) Module 1: The AI Governance Landscape & the SAFE Framework Module 2: Vision, Position Statements, and Agenda Setting Module 3: Stakeholder Engagement Module 4: Safety & Privacy - Compliance in the Age of Generative AI Module 5: Accountability & Academic Integrity - Redefining Honesty Module 6: Fairness & Equity - Mitigating Bias and Ensuring Access Module 7: Efficacy & Procurement - The Gatekeeper of Quality Module 8: Operationalizing Policy: Acceptable Use Policies & Staff Manuals Module 9: AI Literacy as Policy - Mandating Competence Module 10: The Future of AI Policy - Continuous Review and Adaptation 10 self-paced modules, each approximately 20 minutes, designed for busy leaders EDSAFE AI Policy Lab resources, including model policies, best practices, and more Direct pathway to apply for the EDSAFE AI Spark Fund for Technical Assistance Grants after course completion - that’s access to a quarter million dollars of grant funds!

Working knowledge of the SAFE Framework and how to apply it across district decisions 24/7 access to Polly C.

(coming soon), a specialized course assistant built to answer governance questions using the latest research and best practices Starting in April 2026, participants who receive a certificate of completion will also be eligible to apply for the EDSAFE Spark Fund, a TA grant that supports the implementation of SAFE-aligned AI policies and practices at the state, district, and school levels.

Recipients work directly with EDSAFE AI Alliance’s Technical Assistance Partners to close the gap between policy development and on-the-ground implementation, providing schools, districts, and states with the hands-on assistance needed to put governance structures into action. Learn More About the Spark Fund Enroll in the course to learn how to build SAFE infrastructure for AI in education.

Earn your certificate of completion today.