AI Readiness in K–12: Protecting Data and Managing Risk with Microsoft Purview

As AI becomes part of everyday teaching, learning, and school operations, K–12 leaders need a clear strategy for adopting it responsibly without putting sensitive student or organizational data at risk. This session will explore practical considerations for AI readiness, including FERPA, data governance, privacy, and security. Attendees will also learn how capabilities within Microsoft Purview can help districts better understand and protect sensitive information, manage data risk, and establish a stronger foundation for responsible AI adoption.

This session is designed for K–12 IT and security leaders, technology decision-makers, and others responsible for data protection, privacy, compliance, and AI strategy.

Top 3 Actionable Takeaways:

• Establish AI governance before broad deployment:  Create clear policies for how AI tools can be used by staff and students.
• Identify and protect sensitive data: Conduct a data inventory to understand where student, staff, and organizational information resides
• Leverage Microsoft Purview to build AI readiness: Use Microsoft Purview to discover sensitive data, monitor data risks, and enforce protection policies.