The School District of Osceola County will update its School Board on artificial intelligence implementation Tuesday, just days before students return to classrooms. The workshop will review how AI currently supports teachers and operations, and outline plans for expanded student access, employee training, and a new AI Fellows Program.
The session is part of a broader conversation about AI for Education, as districts nationwide weigh how to integrate the technology without undermining human judgment or academic integrity.
Teachers already using AI for lesson planning and resources
District policy supports certain AI programs for professional learning, helping teachers build lesson plans and track student progress. The district is working to expand access for both students and staff. Teacher Leyla Reyes said the technology has already proven useful. "It does help the teachers, like if we need to look for a specific resource or things like that," she said.
Where teachers draw the line: aid, not replacement
District policy states clearly that AI is not a substitute for human creativity, judgment, or creation. Teacher Jasmine Arevalo believes the tool can play a helpful role under the right conditions. "I think if you use it as an aid to assist, yes, but to use it as a source to do the thinking for you is where the problem lays," Arevalo said. "Because, of course, you want children to think on their own. You want them to get out there. You want them to create." She acknowledged the technology is still evolving. "It's evolving and it's going to be different in the future. But, just learning along the way and knowing that it's not something that you want to depend on," she said.
Academic integrity rules taking shape
In May, the district discussed revising its student code of conduct to prevent students from using AI to generate answers on tests. Some teachers say clear boundaries are essential. "I think probably set parameters. What is cheating and what is not," Reyes said.
Workshop to preview employee training and AI Fellows Program
According to the workshop agenda, the School Board will receive an update on the district's AI implementation plan, highlighting progress made over the past two years in establishing governance, professional learning opportunities, and approved AI tools for students and staff. The presentation will also preview what's next: employee AI training, expanded student access to approved tools, an AI Fellows Program, and ongoing evaluation efforts.
"The upcoming Board workshop is a continuation of discussions between School Board members and staff to plan for the use of artificial intelligence responsibly, transparently, and in ways that best support students, employees, and operational effectiveness. It will take a look at the journey the Osceola School District has taken with AI thus far and what are our next steps for use both in the classroom for learning and on the operational side of the house," Chief Communications Officer Dana Schafer said.
The workshop is Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the school district's headquarters in Kissimmee.
Why this matters for educators
The Osceola County approach offers a model for balancing AI adoption with human oversight. Teachers can expect clearer guidelines and more training opportunities as AI tools become more embedded in daily work. Structured programs like the AI Learning Path for Teachers can help educators prepare for these changes, building skills to use AI as an aid without undermining student learning or academic honesty.
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