Name: A High Quality Student Experience with Ed Tech and AI
Start: 2026-07-21T08:30:00-0500
End: 2026-07-21T09:30:00-0500

July 21st | Lead & Learn Forum
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Purpose
The Lead & Learn Forum will equip school leaders with evidence-based leadership practices aligned with the CIWP foundations and the CPS School Leader Framework

Logistics

8:15 am - 3:35 pm
In-Person @ Hancock HS for all school leaders

A High Quality Student Experience with Ed Tech and AI

LIMITED

Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

John Hancock College Preparatory High School ROOM: 109

Limited Capacity seats available

Join this session for a discussion about defining quality in student interactions with educational technology and artificial intelligence. In a current national discussion around screen time, this session will help you identify and define the value of the time your students spend using high-quality and effective digital core and supplemental learning materials.

Speakers

Alex Fishman

Digital Learning Design and Instructional GenAI Manager, CPS - CIDL

Kara Thorstenson

Director of Digital Learning and Libraries, Chicago Public Schools

Kara is the Director of Digital Learning and Libraries for Chicago Public Schools, working in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Digital Learning. She has been a school librarian, instructional technology coach and district leader serving grades PreK-12.

Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
John Hancock College Preparatory High School ROOM: 109 5437 W 64th Pl, Chicago, IL 60638

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Alex Fishman

Kara Thorstenson

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SY27 Summer Leadership Development: Lead & Learn Forum

Alex Fishman

Kara Thorstenson

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