Academic Leadership Days 2026

Conference Overview

A program built for AI literacy, leadership, and responsible implementation

June 5 introduces families to how AI is being used in BCPS, including Copilot and MagicSchool, with an emphasis on safe, responsible, and equitable use. June 8–9 focuses on administrators and practical leadership strategies for instruction, data analysis, professional learning, and school improvement through AI-enabled tools. The source document also frames June 10 as Student Services and June 11 as Operations, but those detail pages are still not fully developed in the source material.

Venue

Nova Middle and High School

Dates

June 5, 2026

Primary Theme

Powered by AI

Audience

Families, Teachers, Administrators

Why Attend

More than a conference. A district playbook for what comes next.

AI Literacy for Families

Introduce parents and guardians to what AI is, how students use it, and how BCPS is approaching safety, transparency, and support at home.

Instructional Leadership in Practice

Translate AI tools into high-quality instruction, differentiation, assessment design, and schoolwide leadership moves.

Responsible District Implementation

Align innovation with clear expectations, guardrails, data use, equity, and systemwide improvement.

June 5 Focus

Family AI Literacy & Engagement Day

The June 5 program is positioned as a BCPS family-facing day that introduces how AI is used in schools, including Microsoft Copilot and MagicSchool, while emphasizing safe, responsible, and equitable use. The day includes a main session, multiple track sessions, and a closing wrap-up focused on key takeaways and next steps for ongoing family engagement.

June 5 Schedule Snapshot

8:30 – 9:00 AM

Welcome, Networking & Registration Check-in, resource tables, parent one-sheeter, AI resources, and FAQs.

9:00 – 9:45 AM

AI in BCPS: What Families Need to Know District vision, Copilot overview, MagicSchool introduction, and responsible use.

9:55 – 10:45 AM

Session 1 Breakout tracks begin.

Better Together: Unlocking the Power of Microsoft and MagicSchool & Microsoft Copilot: Supporting Learning
Microsoft Reading Coach-ITFs
Parent University- Parent Involvement Committee
Supporting Student Success at Home with Khan Academy

10:55 – 11:45 AM

Session 2 Breakout continuation.

Better Together: Unlocking the Power of Microsoft and MagicSchool & Microsoft Copilot: Supporting Learning
Microsoft Reading Coach-ITFs
Parent University- Parent Involvement Committee
Supporting Student Success at Home with Khan Academy
What is AI & How Students Use It

11:55 AM – 12:45 PM

Session 3 Breakout continuation.

Better Together: Unlocking the Power of Microsoft and MagicSchool & Microsoft Copilot: Supporting Learning
Microsoft Reading Coach-ITFs
Parent University- Parent Involvement Committee
What is AI & How Students Use It

1:30 – 2:20 PM

Session 4 Breakout continuation.

Better Together: Unlocking the Power of Microsoft and MagicSchool & Microsoft Copilot: Supporting Learning
Microsoft Reading Coach-ITFs
Parent University- Parent Involvement Committee
Supporting Student Success at Home with Khan Academy
What is AI & How Students Use It

2:30 – 4:00 PM

Moving Forward Together Wrap-up, key takeaways, resources, Q&A, and next steps.

Who the June 5 tracks serve

The source identifies Track 1 as a parent-facing track, with Tracks 2–4 serving administrators and AI liaisons, and Track 5 serving CTE teachers.

Track 1: For Parents

What AI is and how students use it
Responsible use and expectations
Parent & Guardian One-Sheeter walkthrough
Microsoft Reading Coach

Family Support Topics

MagicSchool vs. Copilot
Supporting learning at home
Privacy, safety, and appropriate use
Parent University / involvement resources

Program Explorer

Browse Sessions by Block

Session Block 1 (9:50 – 10:50 AM)

4 sessions

Better Together: Unlocking the Power of Microsoft and MagicSchool & Microsoft Copilot: Supporting Learning

📍 142 🕒 9:55 AM – 10:45 AM

This hands-on session will help educators and leaders quickly understand the role of Microsoft Copilot Premium and Magic School AI in Broward - and how to pair them for maximum impact. Walk away knowing which tool to use, when, and why.

Capacity: 30

Microsoft Reading Coach-ITFs

📍 159/160A 🕒 9:55 AM – 10:45 AM

Discover how Microsoft Reading Coach supports student literacy through personalized, AI-powered reading practice. This session highlights how real-time feedback and engaging stories build fluency, comprehension, and confidence - helping your child grow stronger as a reader, one page at a time.

Capacity: 30

Parent University- Parent Involvement Committee

📍 128 🕒 9:55 AM – 10:45 AM

Participants will explore key trends in parent and community questions across Broward County related to academics, student support, school communication, safety, and emerging technologies such as AI in education. Facilitators will guide discussion on how schools and district leaders are responding to these needs and how families and municipalities can partner more effectively to support student success.

Capacity: 30

Supporting Student Success at Home with Khan Academy

📍 128 🕒 9:55 AM – 10:45 AM

Parents and teachers will explore resources available within Khan Academy, including the Khanmigo for Students course, navigate the parent dashboard, and learn how to monitor student progress. Participants will also discover practical strategies to keep students engaged and learning over the summer. The session emphasizes building strong home-school connections and empowering families to support student success.

Capacity: 30

Session Block 2 (10:55 – 11:45 AM)

5 sessions

Better Together: Unlocking the Power of Microsoft and MagicSchool & Microsoft Copilot: Supporting Learning

📍 142 🕒 10:55 AM – 11:45 AM

This hands-on session will help educators and leaders quickly understand the role of Microsoft Copilot Premium and Magic School AI in Broward - and how to pair them for maximum impact. Walk away knowing which tool to use, when, and why.

Capacity: 30

Microsoft Reading Coach-ITFs

📍 159/160A 🕒 10:55 AM – 11:45 AM

Discover how Microsoft Reading Coach supports student literacy through personalized, AI-powered reading practice. This session highlights how real-time feedback and engaging stories build fluency, comprehension, and confidence - helping your child grow stronger as a reader, one page at a time.

Capacity: 30

Parent University- Parent Involvement Committee

📍 128 🕒 10:55 AM – 11:45 AM

Participants will explore key trends in parent and community questions across Broward County related to academics, student support, school communication, safety, and emerging technologies such as AI in education. Facilitators will guide discussion on how schools and district leaders are responding to these needs and how families and municipalities can partner more effectively to support student success.

Capacity: 30

Supporting Student Success at Home with Khan Academy

📍 128 🕒 10:55 AM – 11:45 AM

Parents and teachers will explore resources available within Khan Academy, including the Khanmigo for Students course, navigate the parent dashboard, and learn how to monitor student progress. Participants will also discover practical strategies to keep students engaged and learning over the summer. The session emphasizes building strong home-school connections and empowering families to support student success.

Capacity: 30

What is AI & How Students Use It

📍 165 🕒 10:55 AM – 11:45 AM

What exactly is Artificial Intelligence, and how are students using it in today's classrooms? This interactive session breaks down AI in a clear, accessible way, helping both educators and families understand what it is - and what it isn't.

Capacity: 30

Session Block 3 (11:55 AM – 12:45 PM)

4 sessions

Better Together: Unlocking the Power of Microsoft and MagicSchool & Microsoft Copilot: Supporting Learning

📍 142 🕒 11:55 AM – 12:45 PM

This hands-on session will help educators and leaders quickly understand the role of Microsoft Copilot Premium and Magic School AI in Broward - and how to pair them for maximum impact. Walk away knowing which tool to use, when, and why.

Capacity: 30

Microsoft Reading Coach-ITFs

📍 159/160A 🕒 11:55 AM – 12:45 PM

Discover how Microsoft Reading Coach supports student literacy through personalized, AI-powered reading practice. This session highlights how real-time feedback and engaging stories build fluency, comprehension, and confidence - helping your child grow stronger as a reader, one page at a time.

Capacity: 30

Parent University- Parent Involvement Committee

📍 128 🕒 11:55 AM – 12:45 PM

Participants will explore key trends in parent and community questions across Broward County related to academics, student support, school communication, safety, and emerging technologies such as AI in education. Facilitators will guide discussion on how schools and district leaders are responding to these needs and how families and municipalities can partner more effectively to support student success.

Capacity: 30

What is AI & How Students Use It

📍 165 🕒 11:55 AM – 12:45 PM

What exactly is Artificial Intelligence, and how are students using it in today's classrooms? This interactive session breaks down AI in a clear, accessible way, helping both educators and families understand what it is - and what it isn't.

Capacity: 30

Session Block 4 (1:30 – 2:20 PM)

5 sessions

Better Together: Unlocking the Power of Microsoft and MagicSchool & Microsoft Copilot: Supporting Learning

📍 142 🕒 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM

This hands-on session will help educators and leaders quickly understand the role of Microsoft Copilot Premium and Magic School AI in Broward - and how to pair them for maximum impact. Walk away knowing which tool to use, when, and why.

Capacity: 30

Microsoft Reading Coach-ITFs

📍 159/160A 🕒 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM

Discover how Microsoft Reading Coach supports student literacy through personalized, AI-powered reading practice. This session highlights how real-time feedback and engaging stories build fluency, comprehension, and confidence - helping your child grow stronger as a reader, one page at a time.

Capacity: 30

Parent University- Parent Involvement Committee

📍 128 🕒 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM

Participants will explore key trends in parent and community questions across Broward County related to academics, student support, school communication, safety, and emerging technologies such as AI in education. Facilitators will guide discussion on how schools and district leaders are responding to these needs and how families and municipalities can partner more effectively to support student success.

Capacity: 30

Supporting Student Success at Home with Khan Academy

📍 128 🕒 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM

Parents and teachers will explore resources available within Khan Academy, including the Khanmigo for Students course, navigate the parent dashboard, and learn how to monitor student progress. Participants will also discover practical strategies to keep students engaged and learning over the summer. The session emphasizes building strong home-school connections and empowering families to support student success.

Capacity: 30

What is AI & How Students Use It

📍 165 🕒 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM

What exactly is Artificial Intelligence, and how are students using it in today's classrooms? This interactive session breaks down AI in a clear, accessible way, helping both educators and families understand what it is - and what it isn't.

Capacity: 30

Supporting the experience

Event sponsors support snacks, beverages, breakfast, and lunch, including Progress Learning, Curriculum Associates, Imagine Learning, MagicSchool AI, Prisms, Combined Insurance / JM Benefits, and PowerSchool Performance Matters.