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

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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING UNITS THROUGH USD.

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

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

Certificate Option: To earn the Advanced Certificate in AI Integration for Educational Leadership, please check the box under Other Fees for the certificate option to include the additional $75 fee. Your certificate will be mailed to you along with your official transcript.

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.

These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution 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.

Step 2: Register for University Credit
After confirming your registration with the partner organization, return to USD’s website.

• Locate the same course on our listings page
• Click Add to Cart
• Click Check Out
• You will be prompted to either log into your USD Student Account or create one, and then pay for your units

If this course displays Request Information, it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment (please check the enrollment dates) or enrollment has already closed. If enrollment has closed, you may still contact the organization directly to see if they will accept a late enrollment or if the course will be offered again in the future.

Step 3: Complete the Course
Participate fully in the course through the partner organization and complete all required assignments, activities, and assessments.

Step 4: Partner Organization Submits Grades
After you finish, the partner organization will submit your final grade to USD.

Step 5: Receive Your Transcript
Once your grade has been processed, USD will issue an official transcript reflecting your earned credit. Transcripts are mailed to the address listed in your USD student account. 

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

For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.

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
• Online Credit Validation Courses for Educators : Courses - Choose One or More