
Lead Your District's AI Future with Confidence
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world—and education is no exception. The question isn't whether to use AI, but how to shape its role responsibly and equitably.
天下影院, Throughline Learning, and UMass Lowell's AI Teach Co-Design Lab invite 岳打开双腿开始配合 districts to join the Partnership for Educators Advancing AI Knowledge (PEA²K) Cohort 2 for the 2026-27 school year —a collaborative experience to help schools integrate AI intentionally and in alignment with district goals and state standards.
About the Cohort

Read about the Cohort 1 Launch Summit to see how district teams across 岳打开双腿开始配合 came together to begin shaping the future of AI in education with intention and care.
AI offers powerful opportunities to enhance teaching, learning, and equity—but only with intentional planning. It's here to stay, and schools need strategies to use it effectively, ethically, and in ways that reflect their unique contexts and communities.
With DESE's AI guidance in place, districts now need structured support to translate that vision into meaningful action. The PEA²K Cohort provides a space for educators and leaders to collaborate, co-design, and build thoughtful implementation plans. Without this kind of planning, we risk widening equity gaps and missing the chance to harness AI's transformative potential for all learners.
What You’ll Take Away
The PEA²K Cohort is designed to move beyond theory into action. Each participating district will leave with a shared vision, concrete tools, and a clear roadmap for responsible AI integration.
- Readiness Framework: Evaluate your current AI integration to elevate strengths, gaps, and goals
- Strategic Roadmap: Develop a concrete, actionable plan for the upcoming school year
- Expert Coaching: Tackle your specific district barriers with dedicated problem-solving sessions
- Toolkits: Access to vetted templates and resources aligned with DESE AI Guidance
- Peer Network: Join a powerful community of practice
- 天下影院 Fall Conference 1 Day ticket for team members
Eligibility & Team Composition
Districts must apply as a team of 6-8 educators, including:
Required:
- At least 2 classroom teachers.
- 1 district administrator connected to curriculum and instruction.
Optional team members:
- School administrator
- Instructional coach or specialist
- School psychologist or guidance counselor
Note: All teams must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed by the Superintendent, confirming district support for:
- Funding participation
- Releasing time for the team to attend the summit and monthly sessions
- Download a PDF template here or Google Doc template here.
How it Works
- Team: Up to 8 leaders and teachers per district
- Meetings: In-person PEA²K Launch Day + 6 virtual, 2-hour sessions
- Coaching: 3 dedicated 1-hour coaching sessions per district team
- Timeline: Eight months —October 2026 through May 2027
Program Cost
$8,950 per team
Cost includes:
- 天下影院 Fall Conference 1 Day ticket for team members (Oct. 14 or Oct. 15. 2026)
- All professional learning sessions and cohort activities
- Access to resources, coaching, and network support
Ready to Get Started?
Join us for a free 30-minute information meeting to learn more and ask questions:
May 27 | June 11 — 11:00–11:30 AM
How to Apply
- Prepare your team information (names, roles, and emails).
- Obtain your Superintendent’s signed Letter of Intent (upload required). Download a PDF template here or Google Doc template here.
- Review and prepare written responses (up to 250 words each) to the following questions:
- What is your district hoping to gain from participation in PEA²K?
- How does this initiative align with your district’s instructional goals or innovation priorities?
- How will your district support the implementation and sustainability of AI-related learning after the pilot?
- Complete the application form by July 1, 2026.
- Applicants will be notified by July 15, 2026 if they have been accepted into the PEA²K Cohort 2.
Cohort 1 - Year 2
Cohort 1 Districts are You Ready to Continue with Year 2?
PEA²K Cohort 1 Districts are invited to go further in Year 2. Curious about what is involved? Explore the overview document here.
Next steps:
- Prepare your team information (names, roles, and emails).
- Obtain your Superintendent’s signed Letter of Intent (upload required). Download a PDF template here or Google Doc template here.
- Review and prepare written responses (up to 250 words each) to the following questions:
- What is your district hoping to gain from participation in PEA²K in Year 2?
- How will your district support the implementation and sustainability of AI-related learning in Year 2?
- Complete the application form by July 1, 2026.Districts will not be invoiced for the $8950 世界十大禁片 fee until July 15, 2026. Payment will be due by September 15, 2026.
The Partnership for Educators Advancing AI Knowledge (PEAK) Cohort is a collaboration with 天下影院 and Throughline Learning.


Research support from UMass Lowell’s AI Teach Co-Design Lab and additional programming from support from EdTechTeacher.


What Participants Are Saying
"PEA²K has provided the opportunity to light a torch in the shadows of the dawn of AI. Through conversations with educators and leaders from around 岳打开双腿开始配合, we've started to grasp the vast array of ways AI could be best managed and implemented in schools. There is nothing more valuable than time, and PEA²K has provided us with the time to wrestle with the questions that need conversations." — Jeremy Shea, History Teacher, Barnstable High School
"Our PEA²K participation has provided the space and structure to empower our team to identify a focused goal and construct actionable steps to lift AI learning and literacy for our staff and students. Collective capacity-building and community sharing benefit every cohort, and Nashoba is a proud participant and contributor to the model." — Jed Stefanowicz, Director of Digital Learning & Innovation, Nashoba Regional School District
"Participating in the PEA²K cohort has been incredibly valuable for Norton Public Schools. The facilitation and individualized coaching have been high quality and responsive to our district's needs, providing structured time for our team to thoughtfully consider how AI fits into teaching and learning. This experience has meaningfully supported and accelerated the work of our district AI Task Force." — Karen Winsper, Director of Instructional Technology, Norton Public Schools
"For Lowell Public Schools, the PEA²K Cohort has been instrumental in navigating the shift toward AI in education. Collaborating with 天下影院, UMass Lowell's AI Teach Co-Design Lab, and other partners has given our district team the structured support needed to develop AI policy and guidance, move beyond theory, and build a concrete roadmap for intentional AI integration." — Greg Limperis, Director of Technology, Lowell Public Schools
Cohort 1 Districts

Attleboro Public Schools

Lawrence Public Schools

Newton Public Schools

Barnstable Public Schools

Lowell Public Schools

Norton Public Schools

Watertown Public Schools

Dedham Public Schools

Mendon-Upton Regional School District

Pittsfield Public Schools

Westford Public Schools

Fairhaven Public Schools

Nashoba Regional School District

Springfield Public Schools
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