ISTE Training on Google AI Educator Series
Free AI professional development for K-12 and Higher Ed educators
ISTE+ASCD has partnered with Google to make practical AI professional development available to educators across the United States. The Google AI Educator Series (GES) is grounded in the ISTE Standards and aligned to the ISTE Profile of an AI-Ready Graduate.
The GES helps educators build confidence using AI tools to support effective teaching and learning, develop the skills students need to be AI Ready, and earn recognition for their professional learning. The series includes short, flexible modules for K-12 educators, Higher Ed faculty, school and district leaders, and education partners supporting professional learning.
Attend a live train-the-trainer webinar
Join a one-hour train-the-trainer session focused on a specific AI teaching strategy, module, or use case. Be prepared to lead a GES training in your school, district, or university.
Register for a WebinarJoin a synchronous training cohort
Participate in a guided three-session training with an expert facilitator and a consistent learning group. Earn GES badges at each session.
Join a synchronous trainingAccess the modules on demand
Use the GES Content Library to complete modules asynchronously and earn GES badges.
Access On-Demand TrainingsPathway 1
Attend a live train-the-trainer webinar
Join ISTE+ASCD for a series of live, 1-hour webinars focused on practical ways educators can use AI to support teaching and learning. Each webinar highlights a specific Google AI Educator Series topic, shares relevant resources, and helps participants learn facilitation techniques that will allow them to train others on the modules and earn GES badges.
Using AI to support instructional strategies
Best for: Educators who want to bring the Google AI Educator Series back to their campuses.
Each webinar is one hour and includes:
- A focused instructional topic or AI use case
- A walkthrough of a Google AI Educator Series module
- Relevant resources
- Facilitator tips for bringing the training back to your campus
- Time for participant questions
- Information about facilitation techniques that will allow them to train others on the modules and earn GES badges
Webinar Schedule
Each webinar focuses on examples targeted to a specific grade band, but the strategies and facilitation techniques are applicable to all K-12 educators.
| Date | Topic | Audience | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Getting started with ISTE+ASCD and the Google AI Educator SeriesUnderstand the partnership, how to access the Google AI Educator Series materials, and what next steps are available for educators and leaders. | K-12 & Higher Ed | Register → |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Adapt materials to meet student needsExplore how AI can support adaptation of instructional materials for elementary learners. | Elementary | Register → |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Create a lesson plan and supporting materialsExplore how AI can support lesson planning and the development of aligned instructional materials. | Middle School | Register → |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Build student inquiry skillsExplore ways to use AI to support student questioning, inquiry, and deeper thinking. | High School | Register → |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Generate tailored scenariosExplore how AI can help faculty create tailored scenarios that support student engagement and applied learning. | Higher Ed | Register → |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Evaluate resources and claimsExplore how AI can support age-appropriate evaluation of resources, information, and claims. | Elementary | Register → |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Design assessments that capture student thinkingExplore how AI can support assessment design that makes student thinking more visible. | Middle School | Register → |
| Dec 11, 2026 | Design problem-solving scenarios that encourage critical thinkingExplore how AI can support the design of problem-solving scenarios that help students practice critical thinking. | High School | Register → |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Make research more accessible to studentsExplore how AI can help faculty make research more accessible and usable for students. | Higher Ed | Register → |
| Jan 29, 2027 | Create scaffolds to support reading comprehensionExplore how AI can help create reading supports that make texts more accessible for learners. | Elementary | Register → |
Pathway 2
Join a synchronous training
Synchronous trainings are structured, three-meeting learning experiences facilitated by an expert presenter. Each training group meets once per week for one hour. Participants are expected to attend all three sessions and will work through selected Google AI Educator Series modules and be prepared to earn Google AI Educator Series badges.
Best for: Educators who want to participate in the Google AI Educator Series through a more guided learning experience across multiple sessions. Space is limited, register today.
| Training | Title | Dates | Time | Audience | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training 1 | Build Foundational AI Skills for Elementary Teaching | Sep 14, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 |
7:00 PM ET 4:00 PM PT |
K-12 / Elementary | Register → |
| Training 2 | Apply AI Across Secondary Teaching and Learning | Oct 5, 2026 Oct 19, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 |
7:00 PM ET 4:00 PM PT |
K-12 / Secondary | Register → |
| Training 3 | Use AI to Support Higher Education Instruction | Nov 30, 2026 Dec 7, 2026 Dec 14, 2026 |
1:00 PM ET 10:00 AM PT |
Higher Ed | Register → |
| Training 4 | Build Foundational AI Skills for K-12 Education | Jan 11, 2027 Jan 25, 2027 Feb 1, 2027 |
7:00 PM ET 4:00 PM PT |
K-12 | Register → |
| Training 5 | Apply AI Across K-12 Teaching and Learning | Feb 8, 2027 Feb 22, 2027 Mar 1, 2027 |
7:00 PM ET 4:00 PM PT |
K-12 | Register → |
Pathway 3
Access the modules on demand
Educators can also complete the Google AI Educator Series asynchronously. Use the content library to explore available modules and choose the pathway that fits your role and learning goals. The library includes audience filters for K-12 and Higher Ed, along with module categories such as foundational understanding, pedagogical applications, and administrative applications.
Best for: Educators who want to complete the modules independently, on their own schedule.
Access On-Demand Trainings →Join a growing community of AI-ready educators
Photos from Google AI Educator Series train-the-trainer academies across the United States.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Attend a webinar if you want a one-hour train-the-trainer session.
- Join a synchronous training if you want a guided, multi-session experience with a facilitator that will prepare you to earn a badge.
- Use the on-demand trainings if you want to complete modules and earn badges independently and on your own schedule.