High School to College AI Pathway
Practical professional development, classroom-ready curriculum, and a national community of practice for high school teachers.
High School Teachers: Elevating Your AI Teaching Practice
Through strong collaborations with leading AI education and industry partners, NAAIC is proud to provide a comprehensive menu of free offerings for high school teachers. We support U.S.-based high school educators of all experience levels who teach or want to teach AI classes. Choose between live virtual workshops, self-paced certifications, or join a community of practice. No matter which option you choose, you are part of NAAIC’s community!
Professional Development
AI Accelerator Workshops
Collaborative, live virtual sessions to learn alongside peers and AI education experts through structured regular meetings.
Access to curriculum materials and AI educators. Master and implement cutting-edge, platform-agnostic AI curricula in your high school classrooms. All training, materials, and lesson plans are 100% free for selected participants.
Certification Pathways
Nationally recognized industry credentials that align classroom learning with workforce-recognized AI skills.
Access to exam preparation tools and official testing vouchers for US teachers. Prepare high school teachers to teach high-demand, AI certifications. All resources, study guides, and exam attempts are 100% free for selected teacher participants.
Our Training Partners
aiEDU’s Strategies for Teaching AI Readiness engages teachers in live, virtual sessions and independent applications to deepen their classroom AI readiness. In this training, educators gain AI theoretical knowledge and practical experience to share in their classrooms.
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Through Curriculum Deep-Dives with Day of AI, teachers gain a structured pathway to master and lead AI instruction. These virtual sessions unpack "turn-key" classroom materials for immediate use. Day of AI also hosts a recurring Community of Practice where educators connect, explore emerging topics, and share real-world implementation strategies.
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Equip your students with vital AI fluency! Get free access to CompTIA’s 50-hour AI Fundamentals digital courseware and earn a CompCert. Attend a 1.5-hour live welcome session this July to get started.
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Prepare for the future by learning to use Intel’s Skills for Innovation and AI for Youth teacher training programs. Master AI concepts through on-demand professional development videos and real-world use cases.
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AI Under the Hood with AI4K12.org is a virtual, cohort-based experience helping 9–12 STEM, CTE, and computer science educators master foundational AI concepts and launch hands-on classroom projects. Through a blend of four live sessions and flexible asynchronous activities, teachers dive into AI projects ready for their classroom.
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Ready to bring industry-recognized AI credentials to your classroom? Join the Knowledge Pillars Teacher Academy for free access to three stackable AI certifications. Attend one exclusive 1-hour live welcome session this July to get expert guidance, platform walkthroughs, and exam-prep tools. Secure your spot today!
Learn MoreThe training that NAAIC provided was awesome. The facilitator made it very simple. I’m glad that my school is involved in it because they need it! We’re part of this new movement and this is exciting.
Community of Practice
Join a collaborative space where educators connect, brainstorm, and share high-impact AI resources. Gain direct access to experts who share their proven strategies and help you navigate the evolving landscape of AI instruction. Coming Fall 2026: sign up for our communications to be the first to know when the new session schedule is set!
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