{"id":1006,"date":"2025-09-12T11:21:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T11:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/education.jhu.edu\/cte\/?page_id=1006"},"modified":"2026-06-30T17:49:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T17:49:15","slug":"edunavigator-ai","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/education.jhu.edu\/cte\/solutions\/edunavigator-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"EduNavigator AI: Co-Designing the Future of Inclusive Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\">What if improving inclusive education for students with disabilities was as easy as using a GPS?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>EduNavigator AI Tool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is designed to help educators identify and apply evidence-based practices to improve inclusive education for students with significant cognitive disabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This innovative, AI-supported tool is part of the <\/span><b>EduNavigator AI Project<\/b>, <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a research initiative led by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Technology in Education (CTE) in collaboration with the Maryland State Department of Education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EduNavigator Webinar\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1205862791?h=acc42c0e77&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Designed <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">with<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> educators, not just <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> them.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The project brought together a team of Maryland educators to co-design a decision-making tool that aims to lead the way in responsible, educator-driven AI innovation in special education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>EduNavigator AI Tool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will empower educators to identify, adapt, and implement evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for students, especially those with extensive support needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The tool uses a curated library of more than 500 research-backed resources to support educators\u2019 needs and deliver clear strategies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cBeing a co-designer has deepened my understanding of how AI tools are developed and the importance of grounding them in real classroom practice. I\u2019ve become more confident in evaluating, questioning, and shaping technology so it is practical, ethical, and truly supportive of teachers and paraprofessionals. This experience has strengthened my identity as a leader who not only implements technology, but helps ensure it is thoughtfully designed and responsibly integrated into schools.\u201d\u00a0 <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 360px\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014Reflection from a co-designer<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 24pt\">Why an AI-powered tool?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students with significant cognitive disabilities often go without meaningful support tailored for their needs because educators don\u2019t have access to a tool that can provide instructional strategies in real time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Currently, no AI-powered tools exist that are designed specifically for these students and the educators who serve them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Educators are under-equipped. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They need support in selecting and implementing evidence-based practices to address instructional planning needs in real time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Research can be inaccessible. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Relevant information exists, but educators need a way to easily access and navigate this research.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Inclusion stalls without support. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Educators often don\u2019t have the support and practical knowledge to teach in an inclusive setting, which leaves many students remaining in restrictive environments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 24pt\">How the EduNavigator AI Tool works<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>EduNavigator AI Tool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> provides educators with research-based solutions tailored to their needs. The platform also adapts to different educator roles, such as special educators, general educators, and paraprofessionals. Because of this design, every recommendation is grounded in curated research.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Educator input:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Teachers enter information about a student and the setting, such as grade level, current supports, disability profile, and educator role. No identifying information is shared or stored.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Role-adaptive AI:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> A role-matched AI guides decisions using vetted resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Strategy workspace:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Educators receive practical strategies with a rationale, steps, and evidence sources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Export and share:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Educators can download the strategies for classroom or team use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the <\/span><b>EduNavigator AI<\/b> <b>Tool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> moves from concept to pilot, we\u2019re inviting partners to test the platform in real-world settings.\u00a0 We\u2019re also looking for co-designers to work with us to shape and customize the platform to meet educators\u2019 needs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>For more information about this research study or to get involved<\/b>, <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">contact the Principal Investigator, Dr. Jennifer Kouo, at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:jennifer.kouo@jhu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">jennifer.kouo@jhu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfg74be8VTOciUry4GklMLoYdRtxqtPDKA2asXcIAt-5nUmwg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fill out our interest form<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What if improving inclusive education for students with disabilities was as easy as using a GPS? 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