July 2-3, 2025
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
UCLA campus
Facilitated By: Kathleen Rowley
In this two-day workshop, we will explore how artificial intelligence tools can be integrated with culturally responsive teaching practices to address the unique needs of diverse urban classrooms. K-12 teachers, administrators, and coaches will examine practical strategies for leveraging AI technologies to amplify student voices, preserve cultural identities, and create more equitable learning environments. Through collaborative activities and thoughtful discussion, attendees will develop actionable plans to harness the potential of AI while centering the cultural wealth and lived experiences of urban students and communities.
Program Details
Among our focus areas are strategies for:
- helping educators identify ethical and logistical barriers to using AI
- developing personal-, department-, or campus-wide AI policies that align with current research
- teaching students and colleagues to develop modern tech skills
You’ll experience lessons and strategies that help students:
- Practice authentic academic honesty;
- develop progressive writing practices that integrate tech tools;
- expand tech horizons for their future creative and tech goals;
- and develop an ethical, critical framework of tech use.
Participants will receive a certificate documenting their attendance at this professional development series – up to 10 hours.
Kathleen Rowley has taught K-16 students in Los Angeles since 2007. She publishes observational research regarding the intersections of equity, diversity, and technology. She is an instructional coach in Los Angeles County.