Shaking Up Learning with AI:
A Hands-On Summit for Today’s Classrooms
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join us for a dynamic, hands-on summit exploring how artificial intelligence can truly shake up learning across classrooms and grade levels. Designed for educators at all stages—PreK–12, with special attention to inclusivity for elementary teachers—this energetic half-day experience moves far beyond “sit-and-get” sessions.
This summit brings together leading thinkers, practitioners, and policy experts to guide educators through the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in schools.
Throughout the afternoon, participants will dive into practical, tool-agnostic strategies that center pedagogy, instructional design, and safe, meaningful implementation of AI in teaching and learning. Together, we’ll explore best practices for:
- How to balance excitement and uncertainty around classroom AI
- Ways educators can integrate AI into instruction through content areas—not as an add-on or “just another tool”
- The growing divide between student and adult AI literacy, and how schools can respond
- Grade-level–specific opportunities, including concrete applications for elementary teachers
- How emerging state-level policy trends intersect with classroom practice
- Real stories and perspectives from practitioners, leaders, and (potentially!) students
You’ll also experience interactive roundtables, learning tours, and collaborative discussions aligned to NCCE’s conference theme: “Let’s shake up learning.”
Special Guests:
We’ll be joined by several nationally recognized experts and regional leaders who are shaping the future of AI in education.
Caitlin Byers
Caitlin Byers is the Director of the Frontier Learning Lab at Montana Digital Academy, where she leads the lab in statewide efforts to help educators navigate and apply emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and immersive learning. Her career has always centered on designing environments where learning and connection can thrive—beginning in early childhood, where she guided place-based, nature-driven experiences; continuing through a decade in international online education, where she helped students and families build meaningful relationships across distance; and growing into teacher leadership, where she mentored colleagues and shaped academic programs. At MTDA, she expanded this work through student support and content development, creating resources and frameworks that empower educators and learners across Montana. Now, as Director of the Frontier Learning Lab, she carries forward that same throughline—human-centered design for learning—by building a statewide hub where innovation and practicality meet to strengthen classrooms and communities.
Julia Fallon
Julia Fallon is the Executive Director of SETDA, partnering with state and territorial leaders to help education systems effectively leverage technology for learning, teaching, and school operations. With a career in learning technologies spanning more than three decades, she is focused on advancing equitable, technology-rich learning environments in public education. Before joining SETDA in 2021, Julia held multiple leadership roles at Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, including Title II, Part A Program Lead and Technology Integration Program Manager. She previously served on SETDA’s Board of Directors in several leadership positions. Julia holds a master’s degree in educational technology from Pepperdine University and a bachelor’s degree in business education from New York University. She is a recipient of the SETDA State Leader of the Year award, ISTE’s Making IT Happen award, and the NCCE President’s award.
Holly Clark
Holly Clark is an internationally recognized educator, bestselling author, and Chief Learning Officer at The Infused Classroom, where she helps teachers and school leaders harness blended learning and AI to create engaging, student-centered learning environments. With more than 25 years in education, she was among the first teachers in the U.S. to lead a 1:1 classroom and now shares her expertise through keynote speaking, professional development, and authored works including The AI Infused Classroom, The Google Infused Classroom, and The Chromebook Infused Classroom. Holly co-hosts The Digital Learning Podcast and has worked with tens of thousands of educators worldwide to advance meaningful, equitable technology integration in classrooms.