At Five Star, we believe that every student deserves a meaningful and engaging learning experience. The rapid adoption of AI in education requires a thoughtful and strategic approach, moving beyond reactive restrictions to a proactive framework for responsible, ethical, and equitable implementation.
We offer comprehensive solutions from policy development to hands-on professional development to help your district navigate the evolving AI landscape.
Our services are designed to help you leverage the power of AI to enhance teaching, personalize learning, and create more inclusive learning environments.
Do you feel like you’re playing catch-up with the latest AI trends? Have you been using AI tools to the fullest potential? Where should the line be drawn with AI? Take our free AI Assessment Survey now and find out.
Designed for schools seeking a low-cost, flexible approach to AI policy compliance. This self-paced solution provides baseline staff training on ethics and responsible AI use, ensuring your team is informed and prepared. The toolkit includes an on-demand learning series covering AI 101, ethics, and policy foundations, a pre-made stakeholder workshop template, customizable policy templates aligned with FERPA, COPPA, and PPRA, and a best practices playbook for safe classroom use.
Schools will also receive certificates of completion for professional development credit. By the end of this program, your district will have a ready-to-customize AI policy draft and staff trained to implement AI safely and responsibly.
For schools seeking expert guidance and interactive support, the AI Policy + Consulting Series combines the flexibility of our Digital AI Policy Toolkit with live workshops and personalized consultation. This hybrid package helps districts build a locally adapted, board-ready AI policy with staff fully engaged in ethics and compliance learning.
In addition to everything included in Package 1, schools receive two live virtual workshops focused on policy and ethics, four hours of one-on-one policy consultation, and a leadership briefing highlighting compliance risks and strategic recommendations. The result is a fully vetted AI policy with stakeholder buy-in and a staff trained to implement ethical AI practices confidently across classrooms.
The ultimate solution for districts committed to full adoption and integration of AI. It includes everything from Packages 1 and 2, plus on-site AI training sessions for up to 30 participants, educator workshops on tools, ethics, and integration, leadership strategy workshops, and student-focused sessions on digital citizenship and AI safety.
Districts can also access full virtual curriculum integration coaching and follow-up consultation sessions to sustain best practices over time. This comprehensive approach leaves schools with an officially adopted AI policy, trained and informed staff, prepared students, and a sustainable framework for responsible AI use across the district.
AI has the profound potential to enhance learning and promote equity when implemented with a commitment to accessibility and Universal Design for Learning. Five Star provides custom workshops, coaching, and consultation services to help educators and K-12 leaders use AI as an assistive intelligence.
AI supports Universal Design For Learning by:
Personalizing instruction: Tools like Gemini in Docs can re-level or rewrite texts for different reading levels and in multiple languages.
Providing on-demand guidance: Educators can create Google Gems to act as virtual Universal Design For Learning coaches that provide strategies for removing learning barriers and suggest modifications to lesson plans.
Streamlining workflows: AI can help reduce administrative burden by automating tasks such as drafting communications, creating resources, and summarizing meeting notes, freeing up time for direct student interaction.
For more resources on this topic, request access to Using AI with Purpose, our free toolkit on how to use AI to support student accessibility and agency.
Explore the power of Google AI with these tips & tricks presented by Five Star PD.
Use Gems As A Universal Design
For Learning Coach
Analyze a simple lesson plan and provide personalized, actionable feedback and suggestions to make it more engaging and accessible for all students.
Gemini to Craft Assessments &
Assist With Feedback
AI can create multiple versions of a quiz, promote student agency by generating a choice board with rubrics, and provide personalized feedback on student work
Gemini for Administrative & Communicative Tasks
AI can draft a sensitive email to a parent or streamline complex admin tasks, such as creating a detailed volunteer schedule, saving time for educators.
Individualizing Instruction
with Gemini
Educators can use Gemini to personalize learning for their students. AI can help teachers design for variability and align their materials with UDL principles.
NotebookLM for
Reading Research
Use AI to organize, find new, and “talk to” your sources. All inquiries with Gemini will be displayed with inroads, and those summaries can be used in planning.
As a Google for Education Partner, we offer specialized training on Google’s AI tools, including Gemini. We can help your school use Gemini to enhance teaching and learning through:
Individualized instruction: Generate scaffolded presentations and visual supports in Slides, and create differentiated assignments and feedback in Classroom.
Research support: Gemini in Docs and NotebookLM can help students summarize complex texts, identify key ideas, and organize their sources.
Productivity: Use Gemini to automate administrative tasks like drafting emails and reports, or for data insights in Sheets.
Gemini Gems: Learn to create custom study companions and personalized coaches to manage recurring tasks or assist with UDL.
Discover AI Integration that supports differentiation and personalized learning in an ethical and safe environment. Lean in to copyright, fair use, and district AI Policy as you address student needs. This workshop series will empower you to harness the power of data and AI for educational excellence while upholding strong ethical principles.
In this workshop, we provide an introductory journey into Artificial Intelligence (AI). We begin by tailoring activities to your pre-workshop survey results, addressing your attitudes towards AI. You’ll gain the essential knowledge and tools to leverage Generative AI and chatbots to enhance your classroom experience, exploring practical applications that streamline administrative tasks and engage students more effectively. This workshop is your gateway to a future where AI-driven technology seamlessly integrates into your teaching toolkit.
This workshop is designed to empower a diverse audience comprising administrative, technical, and teaching staff in harnessing the transformative capabilities of AI within the educational landscape. In this engaging session, participants will delve into the world of Generative AI and its profound impact on the field of education.
This workshop is a vital exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and educational policy. In an era where AI technology is increasingly integrated into educational practices, understanding the policy implications is crucial. Geared towards educators, administrators, policymakers, and other stakeholders in education, this session delves into the dynamic realm of AI policy.
In these separate, grade-banded workshops, we’ll guide you through a hands-on journey to discover AI tools that suit your students’ unique developmental needs. You’ll explore age-appropriate AI resources, teaching strategies, and curriculum integration ideas that align perfectly with your grade level.
Learn how to collect, analyze, and implement data responsibly while incorporating AI into your teaching. Gain the knowledge and tools to ensure that data-driven decisions and AI integration in your classroom are carried out ethically, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment for your students. This workshop will empower you to harness the power of data and AI for educational excellence while upholding strong ethical principles.
Ready to use AI with purpose to enhance teaching, learning, and district support?
Use the form below to embark on a transformative journey into AI’s pivotal role in education with a tailored PD program for your educators and administrators. Discover how to transform learning, accessibility, and school support, making every task smarter, faster, and more impactful.
