Leading Your School Through AI: What School Leaders Need to Do Now 2026019W

Date and Time 

Thursday 14 May 2026, 11.00 am to 12.00 pm

Delivery mode

Online

Audience 

Principals, Deputies, Senior Leaders, and Business Managers

Cost 

Course Fees: Free event for ISV Members

Description

For many school leaders, AI feels important but hard to prioritise. The technology is moving quickly, the opportunities are real, the risks are growing, and the path forward is often unclear.

This practical online session is designed for Principals, Deputies, Senior Leaders and Business Managers. It provides a leadership-level understanding of AI in the current K–12 context, explores strategic and operational risks and opportunities in school terms, and outlines a practical approach to taking control of AI across your school.

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of what matters, what can wait, and where leadership should focus first.

Who should attend: Principals, Deputies, Senior Leaders and Business Managers.

Key Takeaways

• a plain-English view of why AI matters for schools now

• leadership-level AI 101 in a K–12 school context

• a practical understanding of strategic and operational risks and opportunities

• a realistic approach to taking control of AI in schools

• a pathway into the in-person PD day for deeper implementation

Presenter details

James Field

As a governance and AI strategist, I am driven to help leaders leverage AI to build efficient, resilient, and future-ready organisations. My mission is to guide education leaders, founders and governance professionals in harnessing the transformative potential of generative AI for sustainable, impactful growth. With a background as the Founder & CEO of CompliSpace, I led the company to a 44% compound annual growth rate in recurring revenue from FY16 to FY21, positioning it as one of Australia’s most innovative professional services firms, as recognised in the AFR Innovation Awards in 2019 and 2020. Today, I bring over 25 years of experience as a founder-CEO, governance and risk expert, lawyer, and executive coach to empower organisations across sectors in developing robust AI strategies. My unique combination of leadership, coaching and technical expertise enables me to guide clients through the complexities of AI adoption, ensuring you leverage technology effectively to drive sustainable growth and resilience.