Most parents don't know their school's AI policy. Nearly all of them have at least one AI worry. This 15-minute lesson makes sure the first thing families hear about AI in your classroom comes from you, not from a headline or a confused kid at dinner.
 
Part of the AI Literacy in 15 Minutes micro-PD series, this self-paced lesson walks you through the four things parents actually worry about (cheating, data safety, thinking skills, and being left behind), the survey data behind each one, and a plain-language talking point for every concern. You'll finish with a short quiz and a communication plan you can run this semester, no AI expertise required. Because parents don't need you to be an expert. They need to know you have a plan.
 
The included letter home template does the heavy lifting for you. It explains your classroom's AI approach in language families can absorb in one read: the red-yellow-green system, your promise that student thinking stays at the center, and your commitment to protecting student privacy. It even includes a built-in conversation starter for families ("Ask your student: which color was your homework today?") that turns dinner tables into reinforcement for your classroom expectations.
 
What's included: a 10-slide self-paced lesson, an editable letter home you can customize in Canva or PowerPoint, and a print-ready PDF. Add your name, your contact info, and send.
 
Works for grade levels that are using AI. Pairs with the Classroom AI Agreement template (Lesson 9).
 
Created by Larisa Black • teachwiseai.com