2026 AAEA Summer Conference

Learn how Sheridan School District is raising rigor by using a reliable third-party CFA platform aligned to Arkansas standards. District leaders will share how they design CFAs, review results, and use the data to guide instructional decisions. The session will explore DnA, including how it supports standards-based assessment creation, offers instant scoring and feedback, and provides reporting that helps educators understand student performance by standard and item. Participants will walk away with practical examples of how CFAs and DnA can work together to support consistent, standards-aligned instructional practices.

Artificial intelligence, social media, and rapidly evolving digital platforms are reshaping the online environments where students learn, communicate, and socialize. This session equips school administrators with the knowledge and tools needed to help protect students and staff in today’s complex digital landscape. Participants will explore how child and adolescent brain development influences online behavior and risk-taking, while examining emerging threats, including dangerous apps, AI deepfakes, AI companion bots, gaming risks, cell phone misuse, and sextortion.

What are the unique features of several of the popular AI platforms? This session reviews practical AI tools that support lesson planning, curriculum design, grading, and student engagement. Participants will explore platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, MagicSchool, Eduaide, Knowt, Brisk, Curipod, and more, if time allows. Participants will consider AI policies and Arkansas ACT 754 regarding student use and data privacy requirements.