AI isn’t just a buzzword in K-12 education anymore; far from it, in fact. It’s quickly becoming a deeply embedded part of how schools operate, plan, and support student growth. For school and district leaders, AI offers a way to surface insights, streamline planning, and guide stronger decision-making (especially when used in platforms like Otus).
If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got you covered. These AI prompts are designed to help you ask better questions about student growth, school performance, equity – truly, the sky is the limit. Whether you’re using an AI assistant or simply refining how you approach data, this list gives you a practical place to begin.
These prompts work best when paired with data that is clean, connected, and all in one place. If your district’s data is scattered across systems, the insights AI gives you might be incomplete – or worse, misleading. Tools like Otus help by bringing together academic, demographic, behavioral, and assessment data into a single platform, so AI can deliver insights you can actually trust (and act on).
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Want to go beyond surface-level data and understand where students actually need support? Try prompts like:
→ Use this to identify bright spots to celebrate and students who might be stuck in a learning plateau.
→ Think of this like a digital crystal ball. AI can help surface subtle patterns in performance or attendance that often go unnoticed.
→ Great for MTSS planning and getting a full picture of students who may be slipping through the cracks.
Looking to close achievement gaps and ensure fair access? Ask:
→ This helps prioritize where targeted support or program adjustments are needed.
→ A must-have question for districts managing 1:1 initiatives or hybrid learning programs.
Want to tailor coaching and recognize growth? Start here:
→ Spotlight your strongest instructional practices and share them across buildings.
→ A proactive way to support growth without relying solely on observations.
Trying to measure what matters? Use prompts like:
→ Use this to validate your internal assessments or identify misalignment.
→ AI can help track the actual impact of new programs over time, not just anecdotal results.
Behavior and attendance are key early indicators. Ask:
→ Identifying this early allows you to intervene before habits become entrenched.
→ Look for hot spots by grade level, time of day, or incident type.
→ Use this to uncover equity issues or assess the impact of school-based initiatives.
Zoom out and examine the bigger picture:
→A great prompt for annual reports, grant applications, or board meetings.
→AI can reveal patterns across years of data to guide future strategy.
Allocate time and support where it matters most:
→ Let your data, not just instinct, guide resource decisions.
→ Use this insight to inform staffing models and budgeting.
Want to connect more meaningfully with families? Try:
→ Different families need different kinds of communication. Use this prompt to personalize your approach.
Looking ahead? Use AI to guide your next move:
→ A powerful prompt for counselors helping students plan their next steps.
→ Early action starts with early insights. Use this to reduce summer learning loss or target summer school.
→ Don’t reinvent the wheel. Use your own data to double down on what works.
Finally, let’s make sure every dollar counts:
→ Connect dollars spent to outcomes achieved and make future budget planning more strategic.
Of course, these prompts are just the beginning. With the right tools, school leaders are spending less time hunting for answers and more time supporting students.
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