ACES PDSI

NEW DATE! REGISTER NOW! FREE AI Design Lab for District Innovation - Sept 24, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Details at acespdsi.org/workshops-events

Join the ACES Center for AI for a free half-day AI Design Lab designed for district teams interested in exploring how AI can help address real challenges in schools and systems. Participants will identify district pain points, see examples of how AI-supported tools and platforms can be imagined and rapidly prototyped, and brainstorm possibilities for improving teaching, learning, operations, communication, and workflow. the ACES Center for AI for a free half-day AI Design Lab designed for district teams interested in exploring how AI can help address real challenges in schools and systems. Participants will identify district pain points, see examples of how AI-supported tools and platforms can be imagined and rapidly prototyped, and brainstorm possibilities for improving teaching, learning, operations, communication, and workflow. #

NEW DATE! REGISTER NOW! Leading AI Implementation: Readiness, Culture, and Strategy - Sept 15, 2026, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Details at acespdsi.org/workshops-events

Effective AI integration requires more than selecting tools or building enthusiasm, it demands readiness, alignment, and a clear, strategic approach. This workshop supports district and school leaders in examining the cultural, structural, and professional learning conditions necessary for responsible and coherent AI implementation.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS -DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 7, 2026! Submit your proposal at https://bit.ly/2026acesaiRFP.

We have extended our deadline for proposals for the 2026 ACES AI Conference: Designing Human-Centered Learning in an AI Era. We are seeking engaging, thought-provoking, and practical sessions that help educators and leaders navigate the opportunities and challenges of an AI-enabled future. Sessions are 60 minutes and must be aligned to the conference theme, strands, audience needs, and desired conference experience. Proposals are due by August 7, 2026. Acceptance of proposals will be communicated by August 14, 2026.

Congratulations to our 2025-26 ARCLMS program completers! We wish them the best of luck as they move forward in their careers as teachers and school librarians! aces.org/arclms

CALL FOR PROPOSALS -DEADLINE JULY 10, 2026! Submit your proposal at https://bit.ly/2026acesaiRFP.

ACES is accepting proposals for the 2026 ACES AI Conference: Designing Human-Centered Learning in an AI Era. We are seeking engaging, thought-provoking, and practical sessions that help educators and leaders navigate the opportunities and challenges of an AI-enabled future. Sessions are 60 minutes and must be aligned to the conference theme, strands, audience needs, and desired conference experience. Proposals are due by July 10, 2026. Acceptance of proposals will be communicated by July 17, 2026.

Today, we welcomed school district leaders to the ACES PDSI Professional Learning Fair, where they explored strategies for designing an intentional, cohesive approach to professional learning, including aligning priorities and setting high-impact goals. The event also provided opportunities to connect directly with our professional learning specialists to explore available services and supports. Together, participants engaged in meaningful conversations about creating strategic professional learning plans that strengthen educator practice and improve student outcomes.

Sponsored Content: Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) – Shaping the Future of Learning Through AI Literacy NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) is helping educators across Connecticut confidently introduce artificial intelligence into the classroom. During the int…

🤖📚 ACES on CT Buzz!

Dr. Jessica White (Assistant Director of ACES Center for Artificial Intelligence) and Melissa Rosenthal (Professional Learning Specialist) recently joined CT Buzz to discuss how ACES is helping educators confidently bring AI into the classroom through workshops, training, and hands-on learning opportunities.

🎥 Watch the full interview here:
https://www.wtnh.com/ctbuzz/sponsored-content-area-cooperative-educational-services-aces-shaping-the-future-of-learning-through-ai-literacy/

ACES is your preferred source for AI in education. 💙

Early childhood educators are the quiet architects of our future, shaping young minds during the most critical years of brain development. ACES PDSI is proud to collaborate with these dedicated professionals whose impact echoes far into the future. Through nurturing relationships and intentional teaching, they build the foundation for social-emotional growth that children carry for a lifetime. Every moment of care, curiosity, and connection helps children develop the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond. 💛 “Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero to me.” — Fred Rogers

Congratulations to our ACES authors! Last week, authors gathered to celebrate the launch of the co-authored book, STEM Century: It Takes a Village to Raise a 21st Century Graduate: ACES Edition. The book is available for purchase on Amazon for only $2.99. You can get your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/mt66453a