AI Innovation Index
What we're measuring in SY26-27

Choose your pathway.

Three sets of coherent, aligned instruments, all built around one goal: cultivating AI empowerment and agency for educators and students.

Two national data cycles
Fall cycleAugust 3 – December 18, 2026
Spring cycleFebruary 1 – May 28, 2027

For District Leaders

The full AI Innovation Index — leadership, staff, students, and families.

6 instruments

For SEA Leaders

The AI Leadership Rubric for state education agencies.

3 instruments

Ed Champions & Advocacy Organizations

The AI Strategy Rubric for Ed Champion organizations.

2 instruments
Go deeper

The complete set of rubrics
for every instrument.

Every rubric level and item, in full — for district leaders, state education agencies, and Ed Champions.

District Leadership Rubrics SEA Rubrics Ed Champion Rubrics