Program overview
Duration: 14 weeks. Cohort size: 10. Delivery model: after-school or extended learning block with one lead instructor and optional teaching assistant or operations support.
1. PRD
Executive Summary and Program Overview
A district-friendly product requirements view of the pilot, built to help school leadership, families, and implementers align on purpose and scope.
Executive summary
Marblehead Public Schools can launch a small, credible AI innovation program without taking on the burden of a large-scale technology initiative. This pilot serves 10 students across two age-based tracks and focuses on agentic development, responsible AI use, and project-based learning.
The program pairs practical instruction with a lightweight admissions and review system, a public website, and clear operational workflows that can be managed by a small team.
Value to MPS
- Creates a visible and modern innovation offering that still feels grounded in district values.
- Builds future-ready skills in communication, design, software thinking, and ethical AI use.
- Generates district-ready artifacts: policies, student projects, demos, and repeatable process.
- Allows leadership to test demand and operations before considering scale.
Outcomes
Students graduate with a portfolio artifact, a capstone presentation, and stronger fluency in how AI-supported products are designed, tested, and communicated.
Success metrics
Completion rate above 85%, parent satisfaction above 90%, at least one working capstone per team, and a documented recommendation for pilot continuation or expansion.