Silicon Valley Artificial Intelligence Project Working Sessions 2025
Why attend a working session?
“Our goal has been to ensure that AI tools are integrated responsibly, with a primary focus on student outcomes.” – District Leader
Working Session #1 Overview
On February 7, we will examine AI literacy will be facilitating a working session on AB 2876. Our goal is to provide insight into both the benefits and the setbacks that AI might have on new curricula related to those subject areas, and we want to relay the excitement and concerns to the State Government of Bay Area school districts.
“We are still not teaching students agency effectively. AI is another set of tools; students need to learn enduring skills.” – County Office Educator
Working Session #1 Agenda
10:00-10:05 – Welcome and Introduction
10:05-10:40 – What is AB 2876, and how will it affect the curriculum
10:50-12:00 – AI in ELA – What does the future look like? – with Victoria Salas Salcedo
12:00-12:40 – Lunch
12:45-1:55 – AI in ELD – What does the future look like? – with Efrain Tovar
1:55-2:00 – Closing and next steps
2:00-3:00 – District work time (on their own using the KCI)
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Learn more about KCI’s Silicon Valley Artificial Intelligence Project (SVAIP) and see our AI Resources HERE
Event Presenters
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Efrain Tovar
EducatorEfrain Tovar the E.L.D. Department Chair | 7th-8th Grade Newcomers/ELD II Teacher at Abraham Lincoln Middle School in Selma, CA. Efrain has 25 years in education ranging from elementary to university. Tovar is a frequent speaker at local, state, national, and international conferences, addressing how to utilize technology to meet the linguistic/digital needs of second… -
Victoria Salas Salcedo
English Language Arts TeacherVictoria Salas Salcedo, a Bay Area middle school teacher who recently achieved National Board Certification in English Language Arts for Early Adolescence, has incorporated artificial intelligence in her classroom for the past three years. With a range of experience in visual arts, English language development, and multicultural studies, she strives to create an environment where… -
Marc Berman
Assembly Member, District 23Marc Berman was first elected to the California State Assembly in November 2016. He represents the 23rd Assembly District, which includes southern San Mateo County and northern Santa Clara County, spanning from the heart of Silicon Valley over the hill to the beautiful Coastside. Marc chairs the Assembly Business and Professions Committee, which oversees health…