Empowering Educators in the Age of AI

Center for AI Technology (CAIT) – Programs for Educators

Transform Your Classroom. Empower the Next Generation

At Ideal Institute of Technology’s Center for AI Technology (CAIT), we believe teachers are the true catalysts of innovation. Our AI training and certification programs for educators are designed to help you integrate AI into your curriculum, enhance classroom efficiency, and prepare your students for the future—no coding experience required.

What We Offer

Who It’s For: K–12 and CTE teachers, instructional designers, STEM/CS/Business educators

Delivery: Online or hybrid (self-paced + live sessions)

Modules Include:

Foundations of Artificial Intelligence & Ethics in Education
AI-Powered Tools for Classroom Productivity
Prompt Engineering for Curriculum Design
Creating AI-Infused Lesson Plans & Assessments

Outcome:
Certified AI Educator Digital Badge

Portfolio of AI-enhanced lesson plans

Duration: 3-day workshop or self-paced course

What You’ll Learn:

How to build a conversational Study Buddy using ChatGPT/Open Source LLMs
How to convert your textbooks and lessons into AI-ready formats
How to guide students in ethical and productive AI use

Outcome:
Ready-to-deploy AI teaching assistant for your classroom

Target Audience: Career and Technical Education instructors in:

Information Technology
Business
STEM

Includes:

Curriculum aligned with NJDOE AI/Computer Science standards
Preparation for CTE endorsement or professional development hours

Outcome:
Meets state-level requirements for AI-related instruction
CTE AI integration roadmap

Format: Bite-sized modules (15–30 min each)

Topics Include:

AI for Differentiated Instruction
AI in Formative Assessment
Using AI to Reduce Grading Time
Designing AI-driven Projects for Students

Outcome: Stackable PD credits + implementation templates

Why Choose CAIT for Educators?

Earn Professional Development Hours or Endorsements
Learn AI Without Needing to Code
Get Practical, Classroom-Ready Tools
Collaborate With a Community of Forward-Thinking Educators
Lead the Future of CTE and Digital Learning

Ideal Outcomes

More engaging, personalized, and tech-enabled classrooms
Confident educators equipped to lead AI-based instruction
Better-prepared students for careers in emerging tech

Who Should Enroll?

Teachers in public, private, or charter schools
School district C&I leaders or EdTech coordinators
CTE instructors looking to update their skillset
Homeschool or afterschool educators wanting to explore AI

What Educators Are Saying

“This was the most practical PD I’ve ever taken—within a week I had my students building AI projects using ChatGPT.”
— Ms. Gomez, STEM Teacher, Atlantic County

“The Study Buddy project helped my special needs students stay engaged like never before.”
— Mr. L. Patel, CTE Educator