Explore our growing collection of online and in-person training modules designed to help educators understand and apply AI in meaningful, ethical, and effective ways. No tech background required.
Online Courses
AI for Educators: A Foundational Guide
This 60 minute interactive training demystifies AI for educators, focusing on practical strategies to save time, spark creativity, and support student learning while keeping teacher voice and safety at the center. Participants will explore AFT’s Commonsense AI Guardrails, get hands-on with beginner friendly tools like Copilot, and practice crafting prompts that deliver clear and actionable results. You will leave with AI resources you can use tomorrow, and the confidence to experiment with AI as a trusted teaching ally.
Human-Centered AI for Educators
Artificial Intelligence can be a powerful tool in the classroom—but only when it serves to enhance, not replace, the human connections at the heart of education.
Join us for this vital conversation on how educators can harness AI to support student learning, reduce administrative burden, and personalize instruction—while staying rooted in the relationships that define great teaching. This session explores the key role of teacher autonomy and judgment in deciding how, when, and whether to integrate AI, and offers guidance for using AI in ways that preserve trust between teachers, students, and families.
AI Basics for Educators
This 90-minute interactive training demystifies AI for educators, focusing on practical strategies to save time, spark creativity, and support student learning while keeping teacher voice and safety at the center. Participants will explore AFT’s Commonsense AI Guardrails, get hands-on with beginner friendly tools like Copilot, and practice crafting prompts that deliver clear and actionable results. You will leave with AI resources you can use tomorrow, and the confidence to experiment with AI as a trusted teaching ally.
For UFT Members Only
Empowering Voices: Unlocking Grade-Level Learning for English Learners with AI
In this hands-on 90-minute session, educators will explore Text Engineering — a practical strategy that uses AI tools to adapt grade-level materials for English Language Learners. Participants will leave with ready-to-use techniques for scaffolding texts, generating visuals, and differentiating instruction using free and accessible AI platforms. Whether you're working with newcomers or advanced multilingual learners, this session will equip you with classroom-ready tools to boost engagement, support comprehension, and promote equity in every content area.
Empowering Every Learner: AI in Action for Special Education
Join us for a 90-minute interactive session designed for special educators ready to explore how AI can transform teaching and learning for students with disabilities. Discover practical ways to use AI to differentiate instruction, adapt materials, and support diverse learners while maintaining student privacy and data security. Participants will engage in hands-on examples and leave with ready to use tools and strategies that make learning more accessible, personalized, and effective for every student.
Empowering Voices: Unlocking Grade-Level Learning for English Learners with AI
In this hands-on 90-minute session, educators will explore Text Engineering — a practical strategy that uses AI tools to adapt grade-level materials for English Language Learners. Participants will leave with ready-to-use techniques for scaffolding texts, generating visuals, and differentiating instruction using free and accessible AI platforms. Whether you're working with newcomers or advanced multilingual learners, this session will equip you with classroom-ready tools to boost engagement, support comprehension, and promote equity in every content area.
In-Person Events
While many of our AI Academy courses will be available online and open to all AFT members, select in-person trainings are currently hosted at the UFT headquarters in New York City or in partnership with AFT state affiliates in locations. These in-person sessions are primarily intended for local members in those areas. If you're a member from outside the hosting location and wish to attend, you're welcome to join—however, please note that at this time travel and lodging are not covered and would be at your own expense.
Transforming Teaching and Planning: Clarity and Confidence in the Age of AI
Join us for a two-day, in-person professional learning where educators will explore the benefits of AI with a focus on responsible use, student privacy, and data security, while also examining its power to differentiate instruction for diverse learners. Discover how AI can support teaching, planning, and student engagement. Walk away with actionable strategies and ready-to-use resources that enhance student achievement. Through hands-on practice, you’ll learn how to streamline tasks, boost collaboration, and create materials you can apply in the classroom.
Plan, Prompt, and Personalize: AI Skills for Today’s Classroom
Join us for a one-day, in-person professional learning session where educators will explore how AI can responsibly enhance teaching, planning, and student engagement. Learn about ethical use, student privacy, and data security while discovering AI’s potential to differentiate instruction for diverse learners. This session goes deeper into effective prompt engineering and content-focused teacher planning, with hands-on practice to build practical strategies and ready-to-use classroom resources.