Faria Connect
Kansas Lunch & Learn

September 30th, 2026 Kansas flag Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Lawrence Public Schools

110 McDonald Dr, Lawrence, KS 66044

Faria Connect, Kansas Lunch & Learn
About this event

Moving beyond AI uncertainty: A Framework for School Leaders

As Kansas districts navigate 2026–27 local governance expectations, district leaders across Kansas are facing crucial decisions. How do we: * Water-tight Data Privacy: Automated, district-level safety filters so student records stay protected without putting the burden on individual teachers.

  • Mandatory Human Oversight: Firm policy guardrails ensuring high-stakes processes, especially special education and IEPs, remain strictly human-led.
  • Process-Based Assessments: Updating instructional guidance so teachers evaluate the learning process rather than spending hours acting as "AI police" on homework.

Join us for an exclusive, peer-level working lunch designed to help your district move from AI uncertainty to confident, coordinated action. Drawing on University of Kansas (KU) guidance and curriculum best practices across the country, this interactive roundtable offers practical frameworks to align AI competencies directly into your district’s existing goals.

"This isn't a sales pitch; it's a collaborative strategy session designed to address what's keeping Kansas district leaders up at night."

What You’ll Gain by Attending:
  • The 6Ps AI Governance Framework

    Provides a structured framework to govern, adopt, and manage technology (specifically AI) safely across a school district. They break a complete conversation into 6 buckets so leaders can address what matters and not forget anything.

  • Assessment & Curriculum Strategy

    Shift from catching AI use to designing process-based assessments that value critical thinking.

  • Exclusive Attendee Bonuses

    Walk away with a ready-to-use AI framework your school board can confidently approve, a Policy Review Checklist plus access to two AI Academy Professional Development modules for your staff.

Registration closes Sept. 25 or when all 40 seats are filled.

Our Team

Meet our Speakers

Jeannie Oliver

Solutions Consultant

Kelby Zenor

Director of Professional Development

Elizabeth Clarkson

Senior Professional Development Manager

Briana King

School Experience Manager

Bernard Merkel

VP, Americas

Erica Hartmann

Senior Event Manager

Where

Event Location

Lawrence Public Schools,
110 McDonald Dr, Lawrence, KS 66044

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to attend?

Nothing, Faria Connect events are free to attend. We aim to create a collaborative space for new ideas to grow.

Do I need to be a Faria client to attend?

No, Faria Connect events are open to all. They offer ideas and information that is engaging for all educators.

Should I bring a colleague with me or attend on my own?

We welcome anyone to join! We always recommend bringing a thought partner to our events if possible. Prior participants say they're thankful when they attend with colleagues.

Will I receive a certificate for attending this event?

All attendees will receive a certificate upon completion of the event.