SY26 AI Design League School Application (Parts 1 & 2)

2025-26 AI Design League School Application

Thanks for your interest in Mouse’s AI Design League program!
Please apply by Friday, Steptember 5th and learn more about getting started for the 2025-26 school year.

For more information about AI Design League, go to mouse.org/aidesignleague.
Confirm your school’s participation in AI Design League for the 2025–26 school year by completing the following information. This form must be submitted by the school principal.
First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
Role*

Program Info
Design League is recommended for students in grades 8 and 9 and is designed for all Middle School and High School students in grades 6-12. D75 schools are encouraged to apply.

Since 2023, 5,000+ NYC public school students designed digital solutions to better their community through tech career-connected skills in human-centered design, AI fundamentals, UX/UI, design thinking, and wireframing.

New Updates for 2025-26
- Differentiated and updated PD programs for both new and returning Design League teachers
- Redesigned curriculum focused on computational foundations and career fluency
- Borough-based student competitions
- Community experienes including student hackathons and family events
- More career-connected exposure opportunities including field trips and panels
Student-centered, Project-based, Experiential Curriculum
Designed in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University
- Generative AI Fundamentals & Skills featured integrated usage and augmented thinking
- Design Thinking-infused computer science & computational thinking to empower students to identify and solve problems in their community.
- Career Navigation Skills include creative & analytical thinking, adaptability and agility, leadership and social influence, motivation and self-awareness
- Standards-aligned lesson plans, with scope & sequence planning resources.
- Differentiated and scaffolded resources to support students across all learning abilities
Student Bridge Experiences + City-wide App Competition
- Emoti-Con, a city-wide compeitition that connects students with tech professionals
- Professional tech mentor visits that compliment Design League learning and CTE pathways
- Mouse-run Hackathons with career-connected exposure opportunities.
Educator Professional Development + 1:1 Implementation Support
- Differentiated PD tracks to access strategies and resources, and pedagogy, including training on topics like Safe Conversations on AI Ethics & Bias.
- Professional tech & design tools training, including Canva and Figma.

Verification

Here we’ll collect key school details, contact information for your team, and the teachers who will be leading AI Design League. This ensures we can provide timely support, coordinate logistics, and keep everyone informed throughout the year.
- School Name*
- DBN*
- School Address*
- School Day Hours*
  
  Start Time
  
  AM/PM Option
  
  Until
  until
  End Time
  
  AM/PM Option
- Principal Name*
- Principal Email*
- Principal Phone*
- AP Name*
- AP Email*
- AP Phone*
- Name
- Email
- Role/Title

Planning & Support

This section helps us understand how AI Design League fits into your school’s instructional goals and planning. Your responses will guide how we tailor training, allocate resources, and support successful classroom implementation.
Strategic Alignment
Briefly describe how AI Design League aligns with your school’s Comprehensive Education Plan and computing education (CS, AI, etc.) pathway goals.*
Instructional Approach
How will AI Design League be implemented at your school?*

Core subjectElectiveOther (Please Specify)
Projected Student Reach
Approximately how many students do you anticipate will participate in AI Design League?*
AI PD Series
Are you interested in scheduling a 3-day Generative AI PD Series for your staff?*

Yes, I’m interested and would like more informationNo, not at this time

Information About Your School
Do you have any additional context to share about your school or school’s interest in AI Design League?
Do you have any questions about AI Design League?

Commitment

In this section, you’ll confirm your school’s commitment to fully implementing AI Design League for the 2025–26 school year. Please review each item carefully, as these expectations ensure a successful experience for your students and staff.
Professional Development + Coaching

To support all new AI Design League teachers, Mouse will host a 3-day in-person PD event from August 11th-13th to provide all resources, tech skill training, and establish Communities of Practice. Returning teachers will be invited to a 1-day PD event on August 14th.

Three additional PD events will take place in October, December, and February (dates TBD).
We commit to ensuring teacher attendance at all required PD sessions and participation in up to four coaching visits throughout the school year.*

I acknowledge and commit
Instructional Commitment
We commit to implementing AI Design League as a full-year experience for the same cohort of students and teachers in both fall and spring semesters.*

I acknowledge and commit
School-Based Emoti-Con
We agree to host an in-school Emoti-Con competition for students participating in AI Design League.*

I acknowledge and commit
Program Requirements
We agree to submit required documentation (class schedules, student pre/post surveys, and student work artifacts).*

I acknowledge and commit
Teacher Stipends
We understand that teacher stipends will be processed after successful program completion at the end of the school year.*

I acknowledge and commit
Program Fee Acknowledgment
We acknowledge the program fee of $7,500 for school access to all AI Design League features and for two teachers to receive implementation training and support. Each additional teacher is $2,500.*

I acknowledge and commit
Submission Agreement
By submitting this form, I confirm our school’s participation in AI Design League for the 2025–26 school year and acknowledge the commitments outlined above.*

I confirm and agree to all terms above
Principal NameFirst Name* Last Name* Date* Signature
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2025-26 AI Design League School Application

Program Info

New Updates for 2025-26

Alignment with School Goals

Verification

Planning & Support

Strategic Alignment

Instructional Approach

Projected Student Reach

AI PD Series

Information About Your School

Commitment

Professional Development + Coaching

Instructional Commitment

School-Based Emoti-Con

Program Requirements

Teacher Stipends

Program Fee Acknowledgment

Submission Agreement