CALIE AI Leadership Academy - EDC-X745Z

Course Description

Credit Validation for CALIE Participants Only

The AI Leadership Academy explores the powerful intersection of human creativity, critical thinking, and artificial intelligence to enhance teaching and learning. Designed for educators seeking to lead innovation, this academy empowers participants to harness AI as a catalyst for deeper learning, personalized instruction, and meaningful educational transformation. Emphasizing ethical and inclusive implementation, the course helps educators develop a personal AI leadership strategy aligned with their school or district goals while gaining the confidence to lead professional development for peers.

Through a collaborative learning community, facilitated sessions, and ongoing support, participants will engage in hands-on experiences that translate directly into practice. They will design and implement AI-driven initiatives that strengthen instructional impact, promote digital equity, and build capacity for sustainable change. By the end of the program, participants will have mastered the role of a forward-thinking AI leader and created a long-term strategy that positions them at the forefront of educational innovation.

Time Commitment: 13 hours per month (includes 1.5 hours of live, synchronous learning) plus 9 hours for completion of the Culminating Action Project.

Learner Outcomes

• Develop personalized AI solutions by designing and implementing AI-powered learning modules tailored to diverse student needs, integrating principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and personalization
• Apply advanced AI tools for teaching and administration to enhance classroom engagement and workflow efficiency, including automating repetitive tasks and supporting creative projects
• Facilitate student-centered AI initiatives by creating student panels and engaging learners in the AI integration process so student voices inform decision-making and project development
• Construct an AI use-case portfolio that demonstrates practical applications in educational contexts and present these use cases to peers for feedback, refinement, and broader implementation
• Create a comprehensive AI integration plan through needs assessment, goal setting, metric definition, and aligned professional development programs for school- or district-level implementation

Course Details

Number of Units: 8.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for CALIE Participants

University of San Diego – Academic Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level academic units/credit. To receive units, participants must first register and complete coursework through the external program provider. 

Courses offered through the USD's Credit Validation Program are accepted by many school districts and universities throughout the United States. It is the responsibility of the participant to verify district and/or university policies regarding transcript requirements, deadlines, and the applicability of units/credits.

The units provided are graduate-level professional development semester units intended solely for purposes such as salary advancement and credential renewal. These units are not applicable toward a master’s degree or higher degree program at the University of San Diego.

Participants who intend to apply these units toward a degree program at another institution are responsible for confirming that institution’s acceptance of the units prior to enrollment.

Directions to Enroll for Credit 

1. Enroll in this course:

• Home Page: California Association for Leading Innovation in Education
• Sign up to enroll: AI Leadership Academy

Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

2. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.

Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

• U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
• International addresses: 3–4 weeks

Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series

• Advanced Certificate in AI Integration for Educational Leadership : Register for Course & Add Certificate Fee for Certificate