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District outlines cautious AI student pilot and revamped summer programs including a redesigned third‑grade 'Lit Camp'
Summary
Administrators described an AI rollout that will begin with teacher and administrator training, pilot student access at 8–10 high schools, and a decision to delay elementary implementation. The district also previewed expanded summer offerings, including a redesigned in‑person third‑grade reading program called Lit Camp and a June professional summit.
Lee County School District officials told the board on April 14 that the district will pilot limited, closely governed AI tools in 2026 and is redesigning summer programs to increase student engagement and remediation.
Dr. Nathan Shaker, joined by CIO Dwayne Alton and district staff, said the district’s AI strategy follows the U.S. Department of Labor’s AI literacy framework and is structured around building staff confidence before expanding student access. "We want our educators truly to view AI as a high level administrative partner," Shaker said, adding that the district’s rollout will start with pilots in targeted courses and include training and governance safeguards.
Training and pilot plan
Shaker detailed the district’s internal Ascent Challenge for staff: 566 teachers completed the initial challenge earlier in the year;…
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