🧠NEWAI Governance Certification β€” Now open for K-12 educators
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ UAE & International Edition Β· 2026

From policy gap
to AI governance
excellence.

The complete K–12 AI Policy Professional Development Programme β€” UAE & International Edition.

The only programme that guides your entire school community β€” from principal to parent liaison β€” through 8 structured phases, 12 Bloom-aligned modules, and 10+ ready templates β€” from initial AI landscape understanding to a fully drafted, board-adopted policy. Built on analysis of 60+ authoritative documents and aligned with UAE National AI Strategy 2031, UNESCO, ISTE, FERPA, COPPA, and PDPL.

8Training Phases12Course Modules16–20Hours10+Ready Templates60+Policy Sources3-TierCertification
8-Phase Journey
  • P0
    Understanding the AI Landscape
    Foundation Β· 90 min
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  • P1
    Comprehensive AI Audit
    Discovery Β· 120 min
    β—‹
  • P2
    Building Your Policy Team
    Stakeholders Β· 90 min
    β—‹
  • P3
    Drafting Your AI Policy
    Document Β· 180 min
    β—‹
  • P4
    Legal & Ethical Review
    Validation Β· 120 min
    β—‹
  • P5
    Board Approval & Adoption
    Governance Β· 90 min
    β—‹
+ 2 more phases Β· Board adoption β†’ Monitoring
3-TierCertification
10+Templates
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60+
Policy documents analysed
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12
Bloom-aligned modules
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10+
Editable templates
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8
Implementation phases
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5
Governance pillars
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3
Tier certification ladder
51%
of students already use AI for schoolwork
15%
of districts have a formal AI policy
8
phases to policy excellence
12
comprehensive course modules
11
sections in the complete policy document
60+
policy documents analysed
The urgency

The K–12 AI policy gap is widening fast.

Students are already using generative AI daily. Districts are scrambling to respond. Without a formal, defensible governance framework, schools face compliance exposure, safeguarding incidents, and lost instructional trust.

⚠️

Shadow AI is already here

More than half of students use generative AI for schoolwork β€” often without staff knowledge. Without policy, unsupervised use creates academic integrity and safeguarding risk.

51%
Student AI adoption rate (2024)
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Most districts are unprepared

Only 15% of districts have a formal, board-adopted AI policy. The rest rely on ad-hoc guidance β€” leaving teachers, students, and parents without clear, enforceable expectations.

85%
Districts with no formal AI policy
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Regulation is accelerating

UAE PDPL, FERPA, COPPA, EU AI Act, UNESCO ethics guidance, and ADEK/KHDA frameworks all carry compliance obligations. Schools face mounting legal and reputational exposure.

9+
Frameworks schools must address
Choose your path

Two tracks. One transformation.

Start free, self-paced β€” or partner with our experts for a fully facilitated, school-specific programme. Both tracks deliver the same world-class curriculum.

Self-Paced Β· Freemium

Freemium Access

Full curriculum, on your schedule. Sign up free, learn at your own pace.

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  • βœ“All 8 training phases Β· self-paced unlock
  • βœ“All 12 course modules with learning outcomes
  • βœ“Interactive knowledge checks & quizzes
  • βœ“Editable policy & template library (10+)
  • βœ“Progress tracking & digital certificate
  • βœ“Community forum access
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Instructor-Led Β· Premium

Cohort Programme

Expert-facilitated. School-specific. Accredited certification. Built around your context.

Custom/ cohortSchools, districts, MATs & ministries
  • βœ“Everything in Freemium, plus:
  • βœ“Live expert facilitation β€” on-site or virtual
  • βœ“Cohort-based learning with peer schools
  • βœ“School-specific policy review & customisation
  • βœ“Accredited 3-tier certification
  • βœ“Direct mentorship from policy specialists
  • βœ“Capstone: governing body simulation
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The 8-phase journey

From discovery to sustained governance.

A structured, phased pathway designed for K–12 leadership teams. Each phase produces a tangible artefact β€” building cumulatively toward a board-ready, defensible AI policy.

P0
Phase 0
Understanding the AI Landscape
90 min
P1
Phase 1
Comprehensive AI Audit
120 min
P2
Phase 2
Building Your Policy Team
90 min
P3
Phase 3
Drafting Your AI Policy
180 min
P4
Phase 4
Legal & Ethical Review
120 min
P5
Phase 5
Board Approval & Adoption
90 min
P6
Phase 6
Implementation & PD
150 min
P7
Phase 7
Monitoring & Review
120 min
16–20hFull programme runtime
2-dayIntensive workshop option
10+Editable templates included
Course library

12 modules. Built on Bloom's Taxonomy.

A world-class curriculum analysing 60+ authoritative policy documents from the U.S. Department of Education, TeachAI, UNESCO, OECD, UAE Ministry of Education, ADEK, KHDA, and 30+ State Departments.

M1
The AI Landscape in K–12
Foundations Β· 90 min

AI types, terminology, shadow AI, and the global frameworks shaping K–12 governance.

M2
Ethical Foundations
Ethics Β· 90 min

UNESCO Ethics of AI, the CARE framework, and structured ethical decision-making.

M3
Legal & Regulatory
Compliance Β· 120 min

FERPA, COPPA, IDEA, PDPL, EU AI Act, ADEK, KHDA β€” compliance and vendor vetting.

M4
Policy Architecture
Design Β· 120 min

The 12 essential sections of a world-class school AI policy and tiered permission models.

M5
Risk Management
Safeguarding Β· 120 min

7-dimension risk assessment, deepfakes, cybersecurity, and child protection in AI contexts.

M6
Stakeholder Roles
Governance Β· 90 min

The 9-stakeholder committee model and differentiated communication strategies.

M7
AI & Pedagogy
Teaching Β· 90 min

SAMR & UDL applied to AI integration. Designing assignments that promote genuine thinking.

M8
Academic Integrity
Integrity Β· 90 min

Tiered AI use frameworks, disclosure requirements, and IB/Cambridge/Pearson/AQA compliance.

M9
Change Management
Implementation Β· 120 min

Kotter's 8-Step Model applied to AI policy. 30/60/90-day implementation. Managing resistance.

M10
Equity & Inclusion
Equity Β· 90 min

Algorithmic bias, IEP/SEN accommodations, ELL students, and culturally responsive governance.

M11
Monitoring & Review
Sustainability Β· 90 min

The 5 monitoring streams and annual review cycles for sustained policy currency.

M12
Capstone Simulation
Capstone Β· 180 min

Present your complete AI policy package to a simulated governing body for certification.

The framework

The 5 pillars of a comprehensive AI policy.

Every world-class K–12 AI policy stands on five interdependent pillars. Each is addressed across the programme β€” and represented in the final policy document.

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Pillar 1
Legal Compliance
FERPA Β· COPPA Β· PDPL Β· EU AI Act Β· ADEK Β· KHDA
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Pillar 2
Data Privacy
Vendor vetting Β· DPAs Β· Tokenisation Β· Retention
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Pillar 3
Academic Integrity
Disclosure Β· AI Literacy Β· Tiered Use Models
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Pillar 4
Equity & Access
IEP Β· ELL Β· UDL Β· Digital Divide Mitigation
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Pillar 5
Governance & Review
Annual Review Β· Triggered Updates Β· Version Control
Globally aligned

Aligned with the frameworks that matter.

Every module references the leading national, regional, and international policy instruments β€” so your final policy stands up to scrutiny from regulators, governing bodies, and awarding organisations alike.

UAE National AI Strategy
2031
UNESCO
Ethics of AI
OECD
AI Principles
U.S. Dept of Education
AI Guidance 2023
EU AI Act
Risk Tiers
FERPA Β· COPPA
U.S. Federal
UAE PDPL
Decree 45/2021
ADEK
School AI Framework
KHDA
AI Guidelines
ISTE Standards
For Educators
TeachAI
Industry Guidance
NIST AI RMF
Risk Management
IB Organisation
Awarding Body
Cambridge CAIE
Awarding Body
3-tier certification

Earn a credential that travels.

Progress through three credential tiers β€” from foundational literacy to recognised AI Lead status, with a full school-specific policy portfolio.

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Foundation
For all educators & staff
  • βœ“Complete Modules 1–4
  • βœ“Pass Knowledge Checks (β‰₯ 70%)
  • βœ“Capstone Part 1 β€” AI Audit
  • βœ“Digital badge & PDF certificate
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Practitioner
For policy committee members
  • βœ“Complete all 12 modules
  • βœ“Capstone Parts 1 & 2 β€” Audit + Policy Sprint
  • βœ“Submit draft policy document
  • βœ“Signed credential & LinkedIn badge
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Advanced AI Lead
For designated AI Leads & DPOs
  • βœ“Practitioner + Capstone Part 3
  • βœ“School-specific policy portfolio
  • βœ“Governing body simulation pass
  • βœ“Listed on TechTelligence AI Lead Registry
Who it's for

Designed for the full K–12 leadership stack.

Whether you're shaping district policy, leading a single school, or facilitating teacher PD β€” this programme provides the structures, language, and templates you need.

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Principals & Heads of School

Build a defensible, board-ready policy and lead its implementation with confidence.

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District / MAT Leadership

Develop multi-school governance frameworks and align across schools and grade bands.

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IT Directors & DPOs

Master vendor vetting, DPAs, FERPA/COPPA/PDPL compliance, and AI tool risk assessment.

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Curriculum Coordinators

Integrate AI into instruction with SAMR & UDL β€” and design AI-resistant assessments.

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Teachers & Dept Heads

Apply tiered AI-use frameworks, manage disclosure, and become school-level AI champions.

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Governing Body Members

Develop the literacy needed to scrutinise, approve, and oversee AI policy at board level.

β€œSchools cannot afford to be reactive on AI. A defensible, board-adopted policy β€” built on legal compliance, equity, and pedagogical integrity β€” is now the minimum bar of responsible school leadership.”

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Dr. Osama Almashaleh
Founder, TechTelligence Academy
60+
Policy documents analysed across U.S., UK, UAE, EU & OECD
30+
U.S. state departments of education referenced
12
Bloom-aligned modules from Foundations to Capstone
10+
Editable, ready-to-deploy templates included

Your school's AI policy starts here.

Start free, self-paced β€” or book a discovery call to scope an instructor-led cohort for your district. No commitment required.