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AI Consortium

Join Harper College's upcoming AI Consortium for Educators

Harper College is excited to announce the formation of an AI Educators Consortium, in collaboration with our partner districts. Artificial intelligence technology is fundamentally changing the world of education; now is the perfect time for educators, administrators, and industry experts to come together, share ideas, and shape the future of AI in the classroom. Whether you are already incorporating AI into your teaching practices or just beginning to explore its potential, Harper's AI Consortium for Educators provides a platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation.

AI Educators Consortium Event
Friday, February 13th, 2026

Join high school and college educators for a half-day AI Educators Consortium event focused on collaboration, practical learning, and responsible AI use in education. The Summit will feature a 60-minute “AI for Education” keynote for both AI novices and early adopters, exploring how generative AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and AI literacy. Participants will also hear from Township High School District 211, highlighting their AI Skills Framework and district wide approach to building ethical, equitable, and measurable AI integration.

The event concludes with facilitated roundtable discussions and networking. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

Space is limited — RSVP now to reserve your spot.

Please RSVP by Friday, January 30th

Mission Statement of Harper's AI Consortium for Educators

The consortium unites educators, schools, and higher education institutions to collaboratively explore, share, and implement AI strategies that enhance teaching, learning, and student readiness for college and the workforce. Through addressing shared challenges and leveraging data-driven insights, Harper's AI Consortium for Educators aims to create a supportive community that promotes continuous improvement in AI practices and ethical applications within education. 

AI Consortium Key Goals

• Foster Collaboration: Unite educators, education technologists, and school leaders to share strategies, tools, and lessons learned about AI's role in education.
• Enhance Student Success: Align AI-related efforts to better prepare students for success in both higher education and the workforce.
• Highlight Innovations: Showcase artificial intelligence practices already being implemented in schools and share insights on their effectiveness.
• Address Common Challenges: Discuss and identify solutions to shared obstacles, such as AI policy development, educator training, and ethical AI integration.
• Create a Data-Driven Approach: Develop a data collection plan and select measures to assess the impact of AI on education, with a focus on ethical considerations and opportunities for improvement.
• Enhance Student Success: Align AI-related efforts to better prepare students for success in both higher education and the workforce.
• Increase Capacity for AI Integration: Provide resources and support for integrating artificial intelligence concepts into curricula, teaching practices, and classroom tools.
• Co-Design Professional Development: Collaboratively create AI literacy frameworks for both students and educators to enhance understanding and application of new technologies.

 

 

How You Can Participate

If you are interested in being a part of Harper College's AI Consortium for Educators, you can expect the following:

  1. Fill out and submit the AI Consortium for Educators form to express your interest.
  2. Serve as a point of contact and facilitate discussion with key stakeholders and leadership in your school or college department/division.
  3. Attend the 1-hour virtual kick-off meeting to learn about the consortium's goals, structure, and upcoming events.
  4. Attend the AI Consortium for Educators Summit in Spring 2026.
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Ready to attend Harper's AI Consortium?

Fill out the AI Consortium for Educators form and become part of a community of forward-thinking educators dedicated to shaping artificial intelligence in education.

Contact Us

Innovation Accelerator
Phone: 847.925.6700
Email: innovation@harpercollege.edu

Last Updated: 1/7/26