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AI Diagnostic for K–12
A structured 4–6 week assessment that maps your district’s instructional, operational, and student support functions to identify where AI can improve student outcomes, reduce teacher burden, and stretch constrained budgets. Built for districts of all sizes navigating teacher shortages, accountability pressure, and the realities of state and federal compliance.
Phased Framework
4–6
Week Engagement
6
Phase Framework
18-MO
Board-Ready Roadmap
Discovery & Baseline
Establish ground truth on district priorities, board direction,
and where technology helps or hurts across instruction,
operations, and student services.
Deliverables
- District baseline memo
- Priority & accountability map
- Technology inventory
- Stakeholder register
Data Foundation Assessment
Determine whether data to power AI exists, is accessible,
and can be used responsibly under FERPA, COPPA, and
state student privacy laws.
Deliverables
- Data architecture diagram
- Data quality scorecard
- Student privacy gap analysis
- Readiness rating per opportunity
Workflow & Process Mapping
Identify highest-volume, highest-friction workflows across
instruction, special education, operations, and central office
as AI candidates.
Deliverables
- Current-state process maps
- Workflow cycle time inventory
- Friction heatmap
- AI candidate workflow shortlist
Opportunity Prioritization
Produce a ranked, scored portfolio of AI opportunities
aligned to student outcomes, feasibility, data readiness, and
political realities.
Deliverables
- Scored opportunity portfolio
- Quick-win recommendations
- Top 3–5 opportunity summaries
Risk, Ethics & Governance
Ensure recommended AI work protects students, respects
educators, and meets all compliance obligations including
FERPA, IDEA, and COPPA
Deliverables
- Risk register per opportunity
- Governance framework recommendation
- AI use policy guidance
- Vendor due diligence checklist
Roadmap & Recommendations
Deliver a phased, costed, board-ready roadmap the district
can execute within real budget constraints and staffing
capacity.
Deliverables
- 18-month phased roadmap
- Build vs. buy recommendations
- Cost estimates & funding strategy
- Success metrics scorecard
Phased Framework
Discovery & Baseline
Establish ground truth on district priorities, board direction,
and where technology helps or hurts across instruction,
operations, and student services.
Deliverables
- District baseline memo
- Priority & accountability map
- Technology inventory
- Stakeholder register
Data Foundation Assessment
Determine whether data to power AI exists, is accessible,
and can be used responsibly under FERPA, COPPA, and
state student privacy laws.
Deliverables
- Data architecture diagram
- Data quality scorecard
- Student privacy gap analysis
- Readiness rating per opportunity
Workflow & Process Mapping
Identify highest-volume, highest-friction workflows across
instruction, special education, operations, and central office
as AI candidates.
Deliverables
- Current-state process maps
- Workflow cycle time inventory
- Friction heatmap
- AI candidate workflow shortlist
Opportunity Prioritization
Produce a ranked, scored portfolio of AI opportunities
aligned to student outcomes, feasibility, data readiness, and
political realities.
Deliverables
- Scored opportunity portfolio
- Quick-win recommendations
- Top 3–5 opportunity summaries
Risk, Ethics & Governance
Ensure recommended AI work protects students, respects
educators, and meets all compliance obligations including
FERPA, IDEA, and COPPA
Deliverables
- Risk register per opportunity
- Governance framework recommendation
- AI use policy guidance
- Vendor due diligence checklist
Roadmap & Recommendations
Deliver a phased, costed, board-ready roadmap the district
can execute within real budget constraints and staffing
capacity.
Deliverables
- 18-month phased roadmap
- Build vs. buy recommendations
- Cost estimates & funding strategy
- Success metrics scorecard
Key Outcomes
Strategic & Immediate Impact
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Board-ready AI roadmap defensible to community and state
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60-day quick win identified and scoped for immediate execution
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Clear picture of district AI readiness across all functions
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Ranked opportunity portfolio pressure-tested against budget realities
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Governance foundation protecting students before any build begins
Operational & Long-Term Value
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Reduced teacher administrative burden through targeted AI workflows
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Improved IEP compliance and special education service tracking
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Multilingual parent communication at scale, no additional staff
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Data foundation enabling early warning indicators and dashboards
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Fundable through Title I, II, IV, IDEA, and ESSER carryover
Student-Safe by Design
Every recommendation maps to FERPA, COPPA, and IDEA compliance.
Outcome-Aligned
Opportunities scored against your state accountability metrics.
Educator-Centered
Teachers and staff are partners, not subjects, in every phase.
Built for Districts
Designed for real budget constraints, union dynamics, and board politics.
Execution-Ready
Deliverables are actionable on Day 1 — not a shelf report.
Ready to Find Your District's AI Opportunities?
Engagements are typically 4–6 weeks with two consultants plus subject matter experts as needed.

