KickUp Webinar Highlights: How to Use AI to Elevate Instructional Leadership + KickUp Innovations

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On February 11, we brought together leading voices in AI and education for a practical conversation about what AI fluency really means for instructional leaders. Dyane Smokorowski, Cory Kapelski, and Ryan Killebrew explored how AI can drive efficiency, elevate instructional practice, and help leaders make teachers feel valued—followed by an exciting look at product innovations we're building with you, our customers, in mind.

Full Webinar: AI Panel + KickUp Innovations

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3 Things You Can Try Tomorrow

Wondering where to start with AI? Here are three actionable ideas from our panelists that instructional leaders can implement right away.

Dyane Smokorowski: Pull Resources & Ask Better Coaching Questions

Try this tomorrow: After your next observation, ask AI: "Based on what I observed, what are 2-3 coaching questions I could ask this teacher?" Then ask: "Find me specific resources or examples that could help them grow in [area of struggle]."

Cory Kapelski: Battle-Test Your Work & Find Your Blind Spots

Try this tomorrow: Take something you're preparing—a presentation, meeting agenda, or proposal—and ask AI: "Respond to this as my most skeptical audience member. What will they push back on?" Then ask: "Who will this work for? Who might it miss?"

Ryan Killebrew: Try AI Scripting on Your Next Observation

Try this tomorrow: Use AI Scripting on your next classroom observation to let the tool handle the organizational work while you focus your energy on meaningful feedback. Not using AI Scripting yet? Talk to your Customer Success Manager about getting started.

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