Written by Dr Craig Hansen, New Zealand’s leading AI educator, digital specialist, and founder of the Summit Institute. Get the latest tips and tricks on how to use AI as an educator & leader – hit here to get the best ideas for free
More than 1,000 schools across New Zealand trust Craig and the Summit Institute—a New Zealand private training provider—to navigate safe and responsible AI in schools, professional development, and strategic roadmaps. As we enter the next phase of this global shift, we must address the ultimate paradigm: “AI is the biggest equity move we can make in our generation.”
Before investing in AI tools or staff development, school leaders need a clear picture of where their school currently stands.
An AI Readiness Review provides an objective evaluation of your school’s AI maturity across leadership, teaching practice, policy, technical infrastructure, and governance.
Summit Institute conducts comprehensive AI readiness assessments for schools and kura across New Zealand. Facilitated by Dr Craig Hansen, an accredited Ministry PLD facilitator and recognized AI education expert in New Zealand, the review provides an actionable roadmap for capability building.
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What an AI Readiness Review evaluates
Our review assesses your school across five key domains:
- Leadership and strategy: Clear vision, change management, and strategic alignment.
- Teacher capability: Staff confidence, pedagogical knowledge, and AI tool usage.
- Policy and compliance: Acceptable use guidelines, privacy protocols, and NCEA integrity.
- Student AI literacy: Age-appropriate AI understanding, ethics, and critical evaluation skills.
- Infrastructure and tools: Platform selection, security, and digital equity.
Next Steps After Your Readiness Audit
Once your readiness review is complete, Summit Institute supports implementation through:
- Professional learning via AI Training for Teachers NZ.
- Strategic guidance for executives via AI for School Leaders NZ.
- Policy development through AI Policy for NZ Schools.
- Board orientation via AI Governance for School Boards NZ.
- Whole-school implementation via our central AI professional development for New Zealand schools portal.
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