CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —The use of Artificial Intelligence in the Cheltenham Township School District was among a committee meeting discussion this week that also involved the district’s comprehensive plan.
The Educational Affairs Committee met on Tuesday, receiving an overview of the comprehensive planning process, and discussion about artificial intelligence in Cheltenham.
Assistant Schools Superintendent ShaVon Savage led the discussion of the comprehensive plan process, a continuous improvement activity that ensures that all students achieve at high levels.
Following a 28-day public comment window, Cheltenham’s comprehensive plan is due on March 31.
After analyzing strengths and challenges, four priorities (and corresponding goals) were identified: reorganization of student transitions; reinforcing attendance practices; increasing student engagement; and ensuring standards-aligned curriculum K-12.
The Office of Education will complete the action plans for each goal, focusing heavily on evidence-based strategies.
The other agenda item focused on artificial intelligence.
Rachel Girman, Data and Secondary Curriculum Specialist, and Tami Flood, Instructional Technology Teacher Leader, Grades 7-12, presented on artificial intelligence and the district’s responsibility to prepare students for its future use.
Girman’s presentation —which included Cheltenham benchmarking its AI use among area schools —also included a draft AI policy, a proposal for a district AI stakeholder committee; and a professional development and training timeline.
Flood’s presentation focused on teacher training in AI and included a proposed three-year training overview.
The next Educational Affairs Committee meeting is at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18.
