Adoption Paths

Implementing or evolving an AI governance framework that is right for your institution can be a complex and challenging process. The breadth and depth of considerations involved in responsible AI use can often seem overwhelming, particularly for organizations in the early stages of AI adoption.

To address this challenge, the SAGE-AI Framework introduces the concept of "Adoption Paths." These paths are designed to provide clear, actionable guidance for institutions at various stages of AI maturity and across different educational sectors.

Understanding Adoption Paths

Adoption Paths are step-by-step guides that help institutions implement or enhance their AI governance practices in a manageable, structured way. Each path is tailored to:

  • A specific institutional profile
  • A particular stage of AI governance maturity

By following these paths, institutions can progressively build their AI governance capabilities, focusing on the most critical elements for their current context and needs.

Institutional Profiles

Institutional profiles recognize that different types of educational organizations have distinct needs, resources, and constraints when it comes to AI governance. Current profiles include:

  • K12 Districts
  • Higher Education Institutions

Future expansions may include profiles for:

  • Elementary Schools
  • Secondary Schools
  • Community Colleges
  • Research Universities

Maturity Stages

Adoption paths are aligned with the maturity stages defined in the SAGE-AI Framework:

  • Nascent to Emerging
  • Emerging to Established
  • Established to Transformative

Each path focuses on moving an institution from one stage to the next, providing targeted guidance appropriate to the institution's current level of AI governance maturity.

Example: K12 District - Nascent to Emerging

As an example, an adoption path for K12 districts moving from the Nascent to Emerging stage of AI governance maturity includes five key actions:

  • Form an AI Oversight Committee
  • Develop a Basic AI Use Policy
  • Create Data Handling Guidelines for AI
  • Establish an AI Tool Evaluation Process
  • Introduce AI Awareness Training

Each action is supported by a detailed document providing guidance on implementation, addressing challenges, and measuring progress.

Adoption Paths are designed to make the implementation of the SAGE-AI Framework more accessible and manageable for educational institutions. By providing targeted step-by-step guidance, these paths help institutions build their AI governance capabilities in a structured and effective manner, regardless of their starting point or specific context.

As the landscape of AI in education evolves, additional adoption paths will be developed to address new challenges and opportunities, ensuring that the SAGE-AI Framework remains a valuable tool for institutions at all stages of their AI governance journey.

Adoption Paths