Tools & Resources – Digital Promise

Tools & Resources

A collection of tools and resources to design and conduct pilots, analyze their collected data, and potentially negotiate and purchase edtech tools. Tools are actionable (templates, surveys, etc.) while Resources are references (publications, websites, etc.).

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An Ethical and Equitable Vision of AI in Education: Learning Across 28 Exploratory Projects 
From Digital Promise

This research report synthesizes key findings and takeaways from twenty-eight exploratory projects focused on implementing artificial intelligence in educational environments. It establishes a practical framework for balancing technical innovation with foundational ethics, student data safety, and cultural equity.

Cost Analysis in Practice Cost Analysis Templates (CAPCATs) 
From CAP Projects

This platform repository hosts specialized procurement, governance, and technology management templates tailored for K-12 school administration teams. It offers standardized worksheets to track tool performance, streamline organizational logistics, and enforce software alignment.

Integrating AI-Enabled EdTech in PK16 Education: Five Recommendations for State and District Leaders 
From Digital Promise

This policy brief presents strategic recommendations for education leaders to safely and effectively govern artificial intelligence deployments across schools. It focuses on establishing clear guardrails around data privacy, instructional integrity, equitable access, and professional development support.

AI-Enabled Edtech Adoption Cycle 
From Digital Promise

This reference framework maps out the sequential stages a district must navigate when introducing, evaluating, and scaling artificial intelligence tools in an educational setting. It guides administrators from initial need scoping and risk assessment through long-term implementation and impact evaluation.

OBC District Toolkit Archives – The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting 
From The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting

This comprehensive digital archive provides tools, resources, and templates to assist school districts in planning and executing outcomes-based contracts. It helps administrative teams structure vendor procurement agreements where financial compensation is tied directly to student performance milestones.

Digital Evaluation Team Student Survey 
From Digital Promise

This feedback instrument is designed for school evaluation teams to capture student impressions of digital software during active trials. It gathers localized student data on platform accessibility, usability, and engagement to inform purchasing decisions.

Digital Content Pilot Teacher Survey 
From Digital Promise, West Ada School District

This localized questionnaire captures feedback from West Ada School District educators regarding their experience with piloted digital content. It helps district administrators evaluate teacher adoption rates, professional development needs, and platform classroom feasibility.

Digital Content Pilot: High School survey 
From Digital Promise, West Ada School District

This localized survey instrument was utilized by the West Ada School District to gather technology feedback from high school students. It measures how secondary students interact with digital content and evaluates the tool’s impact on their daily learning workflows.

FullScale: Reflect on the Pilot Discussion Questions 
From FullScale: The Learning Accelerator

This reflection guide offers a structured list of debrief questions for district and school teams to review at the end of a software trial. It helps stakeholders analyze implementation barriers, user experiences, and overall product efficacy before making a renewal decision.

Post-Pilot Student Survey 
From Digital Promise

This template questionnaire is administered to students immediately following the conclusion of an educational software pilot program. It measures student perspectives on how effectively the tool supported their learning and engagement during the trial.
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