CELaRAI Bimonthly Talk Series: Erin Mote - May 2026

In this session, we are honored to host Erin Mote from InnovateEDU. Erin Mote is the CEO and Founder of InnovateEDU. In this role, Erin leads the organization and its major projects, including its policy and strategy portfolio.  She leads the organization’s work on creating uncommon alliances to create systems change - in special education, talent development, artificial intelligence, and data modernization.  An enterprise architect, she created, alongside her team, two of InnovateEDU’s signature technology products - Cortex, a next-generation personalized learning platform, and Landing Zone - a cutting-edge infrastructure as a service data product.  Session Information: Building Responsible AI Ecosystems As AI moves from a novelty to a foundational layer of educational infrastructure, the challenge shifts from simple adoption to the creation of a responsible ecosystem. This session, led by Erin Mote, explores the critical intersection of education, policy, and technology through the lens of the "S.A.F.E. by Design" framework. Attendees will examine how to move beyond consumer-grade tools toward purpose-built educational AI that prioritizes the Science of Learning and Development (SoLD). We will discuss the "policy stack"—integrating state standards, data interoperability, and AI literacy—to ensure technology serves as a bridge to equity. Participants will leave with actionable strategies for fostering uncommon alliances between practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders to build a trusted, evidence-based future for all learners. Learn more: www.earlyliteracyai.org