FCPS Staff AI Resources

Access professional learning resources, certifications, and collaborative communities designed to help FCPS staff learn about AI. These resources share how to integrate generative tools responsibly, streamline instructional design, and empower students to navigate an AI-driven future with confidence.

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For questions contact DIT_AI_TEAM@fcps.edu

Google Skills

Google

Google Skills is a unified learning platform offering courses, labs, and credentials from Google Cloud, DeepMind, and more to build expertise in AI and other in-demand technical fields.

ISTE+ASCD Membership

FCPS Staff receive a free ISTE+ASCD membership through our partnership and Lighthouse Schools program. ISTE+ASCD provides AI professional development, empowering educators globally to safely use AI in learning and prepare students as future AI designers and problem-solvers.

DIT: AI in FCPS on Atlas

FCPS DIT

The AI in FCPS Atlas page, curated by FCPS DIT School Technology Innovation Partners, offers professional learning resources including videos, graphics, training links, and a discussion board for sharing use cases, for staff in FCPS.

OpenAI Academy

OpenAI

OpenAI Academy offers workshops, discussions, digital content, and events to help families and staff learn about generative AI, its applications, and its transformative potential.

DIT Hour of Learning

FCPS DIT + Partners

The DIT Hour of Learning is a curated series of one-hour learning experiences presented by the FCPS Department of Information Technology (DIT) and our learning partners.

Video: Empower Student Voices with Responsible Generative AI with Adobe Express (Operational)

Adobe

Empower Student Voices with Responsible Generative AI with Adobe Express (Operational) (8/13/2025)

Lighthouse Schools on Atlas

FCPS DIT

FCPS Lighthouse Schools, a program by the Chief Information Technology Office in partnership with ISTE+ASCD, pilots new practices and technologies in select schools. Its aim is to measure impact, scale successful innovations across the division, with resources available through FCPS DIT and ISTE+ASCD partnership.

AI Certification from Google

Google

Become a Google Certified Educator (Level 1 or Level 2) or join the community of Education Champions by receiving an additional certification like Getting Started with Google AI. or Generative AI for Educators.

Video: Design smarter, not harder: Canva's Magic / AI features (Instructional)

Canva

Design smarter, not harder: Canva's Magic / AI features (Instructional) (8/15/2025)

Blog: Google Vids for instructional Coaching

TeacherCast Education Network

Google Vids uses AI to help educators quickly create PD videos, saving time and enhancing training. Read this blog for ideas on how to use Google Videos for coaching strategies.

UDL and AI Learning Community Advisory Board

CAST

Join educators nationwide in a learning community focused on AI and its impact on universal design for learning (UDL). CAST's UDL & AI Learning Community is guided by an Advisory Board comprising education leaders, technologists, and innovators. Their expertise ensures the community prioritizes accessibility, innovation, and real-world results for all learners.

Video: Generative AI with Adobe Express

Adobe

Empower Student Voices with Responsible Generative AI with Adobe Express (Operational) (8/13/2025)