AI has the potential to make a real difference in the lives of students with disabilities. We are committed to developing and using AI tools in a way that is ethical, accessible, and equitable. AI can be a powerful tool, and we are excited to work with others to ensure the appropriate use of these tools is supported throughout the field. Check out CIDDL's available resources on AI through our blog, publications, and AI Guidance.
Artificial Intelligence: The Impact of AI on Education for All Learners
Artificial Intelligence: The Impact of AI on Education for All Learners explores the multifaceted applications of AI in education and special education, underscoring its transformative capabilities while addressing the unique challenges of students with disabilities and other diverse learning needs. We hope this document will initiate conversations around AI in education. Each chapter discusses a different AI topic affecting education, special education, related services, and educational leadership, including the development of future higher education faculty and researchers.
Emergent Themes of State AI Guidance
Our analysis identified eight emergent themes across AI state guidance: 1) AI for personalized learning, 2) potential benefits of AI, 3) potential to enhance accessibility, 4) potential risks of AI, 5) ethical use of AI, 6) need for ensuring equal access, 7) need for human training and support, 8) advocating for K-12 policy development. Many of these themes have subcategories. Students with disabilities are included across many states and themes. Three themes often included students with disabilities: AI for personalized learning, potential to enhance accessibility, and the need for ensuring equal access. Please check out our full report for more details on each theme.
Framework for Responsible AI Integration in PreK-20 Education
This framework provides a structured and actionable approach for PreK-20 education to adopt AI tools to enhance instructional practices, protect student rights, and empower educators, ensuring technology serves as a tool for human betterment. This framework may also be applied in institutions of higher education, post secondary preparation, apprentice, and career preparation as they envision the knowledge and skills required to support the future of education.
What Every Educator Should Know About Ethics, Data, and Decision-Making When Using AI
AI is already shaping your students' learning experiences, whether you've chosen it or not. Adaptive platforms, assessment systems, writing tools, and IEP workflows are increasingly powered by artificial intelligence, often operating quietly in the background without formal review. This free guide gives educators, school leaders, and teacher educators a practical, research-grounded framework for making ethical, data-informed decisions about AI in education.
If you are interested in learning more about AI in education, please contact us at info@ciddl.org.