AI Tool Evaluation Rubric
A structured framework for evaluating AI tools across five dimensions that determine classroom fit.
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Evaluating an AI tool is not the same as adopting one.
Most districts evaluate AI tools on features and price. The tools that pass that test still fail in classrooms because nobody assessed data privacy, pedagogical value, accessibility, or integration with existing systems. A feature list tells you what a tool can do. It does not tell you whether it belongs in your schools.
This starter kit closes that gap. It is a complete template built from working district policies. Every clause is editable. The document is a Word file you can open, revise, and present to your board.
What is inside
🔒 Data Privacy
Assessment questions aligned with state and federal expectations. Covers consent, retention, third-party sharing, and student data handling.
📚 Pedagogical Value
Rubric measuring alignment to evidence-based practice. Does the tool actually support learning, or does it just look impressive in a demo?
♿ Accessibility
Checklist for students with diverse learning needs. Screen reader compatibility, language support, cognitive load, and visual design.
🔗 Integration & Compliance
Assessment for existing systems and workflows. Compliance tracking for district and state requirements. Does it fit what you already run?
Who this is for
Technology Directors • Curriculum Leaders • Administrators
If your district is piloting AI tools or building a vetting process, this rubric gives your evaluation committee a shared framework so decisions are defensible and consistent.
How to use it
Download the Word document. Customize the weighting to match your district priorities. Walk your evaluation committee through a test evaluation using a tool you are already considering. The rubric surfaces disagreements early, before a pilot begins, not after.
If you need help moving from template to practice, that is where I come in. Building the rollout plan, training sequence, and implementation support is the work that turns a document into district practice.
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