Q: What are K-12 AI usage guidelines in Bethlehem CSD? A: K-12 AI usage guidelines in Bethlehem CSD establish a human-first model where AI supports learning but people remain responsible for judgment, accuracy, fairness, and final decisions. They emphasize human oversight, transparency about AI use, limits on sharing student PII with unapproved tools, and clear expectations for academic integrity. Q: Which AI tools are approved for students in Bethlehem Central School District? A: Students have access to district-approved tools such as MagicSchool AI and Google NotebookLM, which are intended to support learning while upholding student privacy and academic integrity. The district requires use of only vetted, age-appropriate tools and asks teachers to review AI outputs before sharing them with students or families. Q: How does the AI Usage Scale work under these guidelines? A: The AI Usage Scale matches AI use to learning outcomes with four levels—Level 0 (AI Free), Level 1 (AI Assisted), Level 2 (AI Enhanced), and Level 3 (AI Empowered)—and teachers will name the expected level on major assignments. Under the K-12 AI usage guidelines, each level specifies what is allowed and the responsibilities students have for verifying, editing, and owning their final work. Q: What responsibilities do teachers have when students use AI? A: Teachers must post the expected AI Usage Scale level on every major assignment, require visible thinking when AI is involved (what students asked, what they changed, and why), and use only district-vetted, age-appropriate tools. They should review AI outputs before sharing them and assess students’ reasoning and revision, not just the final product. Q: How should students use AI to maintain academic integrity? A: Students should use AI as a helper, not a replacement for learning, check AI outputs for mistakes, bias, and missing context, and follow the posted usage level and disclosure expectations. They remain responsible for anything they submit and must verify and edit AI-generated material to ensure accuracy and originality. Q: What privacy rules apply to student AI use? A: Privacy rules prohibit entering student PII or confidential data into unapproved AI tools, and the district limits classroom use to vetted platforms to protect student information. Families and students are reminded not to share private details with unapproved apps and can contact Dr. David F. Hurst at dhurst@bethlehemschools.org with questions. Q: How can families support safe and responsible AI use at home? A: Families can support safe AI use by encouraging children to explain their thinking, asking what the tool got right or missed, and reminding them not to share private information with unapproved apps. The district recommends using AI for practice, organization, and accessibility supports while following the K-12 AI usage guidelines and verifying outputs. Q: What are examples of allowed and disallowed AI use on school assignments? A: Allowed uses include Level 1 brainstorming and feedback (no AI-generated content in final submissions), Level 2 edits that improve clarity with student verification, and Level 3 full integration for projects that require AI. Disallowed uses include submitting AI-generated sentences where prohibited, using unapproved tools, and inputting student PII into AI platforms.