Lesson 4: The Source of the Issue

According to the VOYAGE Horizons framework, sustainable implementation begins by identifying the real barrier—not just what’s visible on the surface.

In the case of AI integration, the issue is rarely resistance. More often, it’s uncertainty:

• What’s expected?
  

• What’s allowed?
  

• Where do I even begin?
  

From a change management lens, we know that any new initiative requires more than tools—it requires a supportive structure for learning, reflection, and adaptation.

PLCs provide that structure.

They offer a trusted space where educators can:

• Ask questions without fear
  

• Try new tools in the context of real instructional work
  

• Align exploration to schoolwide goals
  

• Normalize change through collaborative reflection
  

By addressing the source of the issue—uncertainty, not unwillingness—you can help your staff build confidence and clarity over time, using a structure they already know and trust.

Reflection Prompt (Lesson Page)

Where are you seeing uncertainty around AI in your building—and how is it showing up?
How might you use your existing PLC structure to help staff process change more collaboratively and with less anxiety?