Join WestEd experts at the 2025 Nevada STELLAR Pathways Summit, hosted by the Nevada Department of Education, taking place June 24–25, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Centered on the theme Navigating AI Guidelines in Education, this year’s summit brings together educators, leaders, and innovators advancing the responsible integration of artificial intelligence in K–12 teaching and learning.
WestEd will present a series of sessions focused on expanding access to AI and data science, supporting educators in using AI tools with intention, and guiding school and district leaders in developing aligned, accessible policies — view more details on these presentations below.
Baron Rodriguez, Executive Director of WestEd’s Data Integration Support Center (DISC), served on Nevada Department of Education’s advisory board for development of the statewide ethical/responsible use guidelines highlighted at the conference.
WestEd Presentations
June 24, 2025
AI Sandbox: Build Your Own Chatbot
Time: 11:05–11:50 AM PT
Location: Ballroom G
Explore how AI-powered chatbots can support professional workflows and student learning. This hands-on session uses the Playlab AI platform for rapid prototyping. Bring a device for best results.
Presenter: Bob Montgomery (Digital Learning Designer & Strategist, WestEd)
Getting Started with Chatbots
Time: 1:30–2:15 PM PT
Location: Ballroom F
Discover practical ways to use chatbots for instructional planning. Learn how to craft effective prompts and explore a framework for responsible experimentation.
Presenter: Patrick Moyle (Project Director, Digital Fluency, WestEd)
LogicDS in Action: Expanding Access to Data Science and AI for Rural Learners
Time: 1:30–2:15 PM PT
Location: Ballroom G
Learn about LogicDS, a virtual course introducing high school students to data science and AI. See course demos, explore flexible models for rural access, and discuss implementation strategies.
Presenter: Linlin Li (Research Director, WestEd)
Getting Started with Purpose: AI with Intention for Elementary Education
Time: 3:25–4:10 PM PT
Location: Ballroom G
Tailored for elementary educators, this session offers strategies for using chatbots to plan instruction and improve student learning experiences.
Presenter: Patrick Moyle (Project Director, Digital Fluency, WestEd)
June 25, 2025
What Districts Need to Know about Improving STEM Teaching with GenAI
Time: 10:15–11:00 AM PT
Location: Conference 4–6
Explore how STEM teachers use generative AI for planning and instruction. Gain insights to align policies and PD that support effective AI use in schools.
Presenters: Drew Nucci (Research Associate, WestEd) and Sarah Nielsen (Research Associate, WestEd)
Think It, Sketch It, Revise It: AI That Provides Feedback to Student Science Models
Time: 10:15–11:00 AM PT
Location: Ballroom D
Discover ScienceSketch, an AI tool that gives real-time feedback on student-drawn science models. Learn how it supports NGSS-aligned modeling practices.
Presenter: Mingyu Feng (Research Director, WestEd)
Why Leaders Can’t Wait: Leading AI with Intention
Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 11:10–11:55 AM PT
Location: Conference 4–6
A practical session for school and district leaders to explore AI use firsthand and develop strategies for leading responsible adoption in their systems.
Presenter: Becah Busselle (Associate Director, Digital Fluency Project, WestEd)
We look forward to connecting with you at the summit!