As technology continues to evolve, Region 15 Schools is committed to ensuring that innovation meaningfully enhances teaching and learning. This year, the district’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines were developed by the Region 15 Technology Committee, in collaboration with district administrators and educators, to support the safe, ethical, and purposeful use of AI tools across our schools.

Artificial Intelligence, including tools known as generative AI and large language models, can help explain complex ideas, support organization and brainstorming, and provide learning scaffolds for diverse learners. In Region 15, AI is viewed as a supportive tool, not a replacement for student thinking, creativity, effort, or the meaningful relationships that define our classrooms.

Responsible Use Expectations

To ensure thoughtful and appropriate use of AI:

• Students may use AI only when a teacher has given explicit permission for a specific assignment or activity.
• Students are expected to disclose and cite how AI was used, following teacher guidance.
• AI-generated work may not be submitted as a student’s own without acknowledgment and approval.

The district will continue to maintain clear guidelines, provide professional learning for staff, protect student data privacy, and regularly review practices as technology changes. Teachers will establish classroom norms and support students in critically evaluating AI outputs, while families play an important role in reinforcing ethical and responsible digital behaviors at home.

Artificial Intelligence in Region 15: At-a-Glance

These guidelines align closely with Region 15’s Portrait of a Learner, reinforcing empowered learning, ethical contribution, effective communication, and inclusive responsibility. By intentionally embedding digital citizenship into our approach to AI, we are helping students develop the skills and judgment needed to engage with emerging technologies thoughtfully, safely, and with integrity both in school and beyond.