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Teach by Design: Empowering Teachers to Co-Create AI Instructional Tools and Why it matters now

Teach by Design: Empowering Teachers to Co-Create AI Instructional Tools Why it matters now
Teach by Design: Empowering Teachers to Co-Create AI Instructional Tools and Why it matters now

A recent podcast on AI Assistants explored how AI-powered agents are transforming tasks in various sectors. These agents, which can perform tasks independently or with minimal human input, are now being developed by major companies like Microsoft, Salesforce, and OpenAI. For example, Microsoft’s Copilot Studio allows users to create AI agents that automate tasks such as managing workflows and responding to inquiries. These agents can handle tedious, repetitive tasks, improving productivity and allowing companies to save significant costs.


A critical point raised was the ability of AI agents to learn and adapt over time, leading to the potential for widespread deployment in various industries. The podcast outlined different types of AI agents, including manual, autonomous, and semi-autonomous ones, and explained how these agents can execute tasks independently or based on event triggers.



The conversation around AI in K–12 classrooms has often centered on adopting pre-built tools. But a recent Education Week feature (August 2025) spotlights an empowering shift: giving teachers the reins to design the tools they use. Researchers at the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) found that—even with minimal training, teachers swiftly learned to build and adapt AI tools for their needs. Whether these tools became truly integrated into practice depended on one factor: did the AI address a specific instructional problem—or just boost efficiency for its own sake? When aligned with a clear teaching vision, AI acted as “a core accelerator”; without that vision, it was merely “a paint job” Education Week+1.
What educators are doing—and learning.


At schools like Gilroy Prep charter in California, teams led by administrators like Vice Principal Daniel Whitlock embraced this hands-on approach: "It was really freeing to just play around with AI and explore use cases," he reflects Education Week. One school—Summit Tamalpais High—took a human-centered tack. Instead of replacing interaction, their AI bot encouraged collaboration, communication, stress management, and team-building Education Week. These pilots underscore a crucial insight: creative problem-solving trumps design for efficiency alone.


Why it matters for educational leaders
  1. Teacher agency builds trust in AI. When educators help design tools, they see AI as an empowering partner, not a one-size-fits-all solution.
  2. Alignment with school goals ensures meaningful use. AI works best when it advances a defined instructional model—not when it’s tacked on.
  3. Adoption scales when tools are teacher‑driven. CRPE’s research shows educators are more likely to embed AI when they've had a role in shaping it crpe.org+14silverliningforlearning.org+14crpe.org+14.

The conversation around AI in K–12 classrooms has often centered on adopting pre-built tools. But a recent Education Week feature (August 2025) spotlights an empowering shift: giving teachers the reins to design the tools they use. Researchers at the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) found that—even with minimal training, teachers swiftly learned to build and adapt AI tools for their needs. Whether these tools became truly integrated into practice depended on one factor: did the AI address a specific instructional problem—or just boost efficiency for its own sake? When aligned with a clear teaching vision, AI acted as “a core accelerator”; without that vision, it was merely “a paint job” Education Week+1.


What educators are doing—and learning
At schools like Gilroy Prep charter in California, teams led by administrators like Vice Principal Daniel Whitlock embraced this hands-on approach: "It was really freeing to just play around with AI and explore use cases," he reflects Education Week. One school—Summit Tamalpais High—took a human-centered tack. Instead of replacing interaction, their AI
OpenAI’s release of GPT-5, now freely available to all ChatGPT users, marks a turning point in AI accessibility for educators. The model boasts significant upgrades in reasoning, coding support, factual accuracy, and safety guardrails—making it more reliable and versatile than its predecessors. For educational leaders, the timing couldn’t be better: with the school year about to begin, this is an opportunity to reimagine how AI can enhance administrative efficiency, classroom engagement, and staff support without adding costs.


Educational leaders can leverage GPT-5 to streamline operations and personalize learning experiences. For instance, administrators can automate policy drafts, parent communications, and grant proposals with improved accuracy and reduced editing time.



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OAR/ORS Bot Coming Soon!

Navigates the legal parameters of Oregon's K-12 system by searching relevant laws and regulations.

OAR/ORS Bot Coming Soon!

Navigates the legal parameters of Oregon's K-12 system by searching relevant laws and regulations.

Quality Teacher Feedback Bot

Writes a DRAFT teacher feedback report aligned with uploaded notes and the selected instructional framework. Provides a list of questions to guide a meaningful, growth-focused coaching conversation with the teacher. Suggests teacher self-reflection questions.

Quality Teacher Feedback Bot

Writes a DRAFT teacher feedback report aligned with uploaded notes and the selected instructional framework. Provides a list of questions to guide a meaningful, growth-focused coaching conversation with the teacher. Suggests teacher self-reflection questions.

Supporting Student Behavior Bot

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Supporting Student Behavior Bot

Suggests developmentally appropriate strategies and instruction. Provides the relevant RCWs, WACs, state and federal guidance.

Supporting Student Behavior Bot

Suggests developmentally appropriate strategies and instruction. Provides the relevant RCWs, WACs, state and federal guidance.

Quality Principal Feedback Bot

Writes a DRAFT principal feedback report aligned with upload notes and leadership framework Provides a list of questions to guide a meaningful, growth-focused coaching conversation with the leader Suggests principal self-reflections questions

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Prompt Of The Week

You are a creative instructional partner who understands my daily teaching context. I will describe my subject area, grade level, and current challenges in instruction, planning, communication, and student support. Suggest 5–10 ideas for AI agents I could build to address these needs. Each idea should: (a) solve a specific instructional or classroom management problem, (b) align with my teaching goals, and (c) save me time or enhance student learning. For each idea, briefly explain how the agent would work and the impact it could have.

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Supporting Student Behavior Bot

Suggests developmentally appropriate strategies and instruction. Provides the relevant federal guidance.

Quality Principal Feedback Bot

Writes a DRAFT principal feedback report aligned with uploaded notes and the leadership framework. Provides a list of questions to guide a meaningful, growth-focused coaching conversation with the leader. Suggests principal self-reflection questions.

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OAR/ORS Bot Coming Soon!

Search for pertinent laws Compares uploaded policies with current Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statute. Provides legal references citations for correspondence.

Quality Teacher Feedback Bot

Writes a DRAFT teacher feedback report aligned with uploaded notes and the selected instructional framework. Provides questions to guide a meaningful, growth-focused coaching conversation with the teacher. Suggests teacher self-reflection questions.

Supporting Student Behavior Bot

Suggests developmentally appropriate strategies and instruction. Provides the relevant RCWs, WACs, state and federal guidance.

Quality Principal Feedback Bot

Writes a DRAFT principal feedback report aligned with uploaded notes and leadership framework. Provides a list of questions to guide a meaningful, growth-focused coaching conversation with the leader. Suggests principal self-reflection questions.

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OAR/ORS Bot Coming Soon!

Navigates the legal parameters of Oregon's K-12 system by searching relevant laws and regulations.

Quality Teacher Feedback Bot

Writes a DRAFT teacher feedback report aligned with uploaded notes and Instructional framework Provide a list of questions to guide a meaningful, growth-focused coaching conversation with the teacher Suggests teacher self-reflections questions

Supporting Student Behavior Bot

Suggests developmentally appropriate strategies and instruction. Provides the relevant RCWs, WACs, state and federal guidance.

Quality Principal Feedback Bot

Writes a DRAFT principal feedback report aligned with upload notes and leadership framework Provides a list of questions to guide a meaningful, growth-focused coaching conversation with the leader Suggests principal self-reflections questions



COSA Summer Conference

COSA Summer Conference

COSA Summer Conference

September 25-26, 2025

Location: Salem Convention Center | 200 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301

SPED Conference

SPED Conference

SPED Conference

October 15-17, 2025

Location: Graduate Eugene | 66 East 6th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401

2025 Oregon School Law
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2025 Oregon School Law
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2025 Oregon School Law
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December 3-5, 2025

Location: Graduate Eugene | 66 East 6th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401

Users must follow all applicable laws, policies, collective bargaining agreements, rules and regulations. COSA does not guarantee the quality of chatbot or prompt outputs and accepts no legal responsibility for their use.

Users must follow all applicable laws, policies, collective bargaining agreements, rules and regulations. COSA does not guarantee the quality of chatbot or prompt outputs and accepts no legal responsibility for their use.

Users must follow all applicable laws, policies, collective bargaining agreements, rules and regulations. COSA does not guarantee the quality of chatbot or prompt outputs and accepts no legal responsibility for their use.

Users must follow all applicable laws, policies, collective bargaining agreements, rules and regulations. COSA does not guarantee the quality of chatbot or prompt outputs and accepts no legal responsibility for their use.

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The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) is an organization committed to the development and support of educational leaders to ensure student success.

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The Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) is an organization committed to the development and support of educational leaders to ensure student success.

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