Homeschool Educational Track: 
AI & Emerging Technologies Pathway

ABOUT AI & Emerging Technologies Pathway

Preparing students to lead with wisdom in an age of artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every profession—from aviation and engineering to healthcare, education, business, agriculture, ministry, and public service.

The goal of this pathway isn't simply to teach students how to use AI.

It's to prepare them to become thoughtful leaders who understand:

  • What AI can do

  • What AI cannot do

  • When to trust it

  • When not to trust it

  • How to lead people who use it

  • How to make ethical decisions in a rapidly changing world

Students learn to approach emerging technology with wisdom, discernment, and a strong moral foundation while exploring how AI is shaping the careers they may one day pursue.

Guiding Principles

  • AI is a tool—not a replacement for wisdom

  • Character must grow faster than technology

  • Human leadership remains essential

  • Critical thinking matters more than memorization

  • Discernment is the competitive advantage

Our learning experiences are ALL non-government funded.

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UPDATE THESE: Critical Thinking • PROBLEM SOLVING • Analytical Skills • Innovation • Collaboration
Design Skills • intellectual curiosity • data-driven decision-making • flexibility



Explorer Level - Elementary (ages 6-11)

Ignite Curiosity & Discover the World of Artificial Intelligence

The Explorer Level introduces elementary students to the exciting world of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies through hands-on STEM activities, interactive games, creative challenges, family discussions, and real-world examples of AI in everyday life.

Designed to spark curiosity while building wisdom and discernment, students discover what artificial intelligence is (and isn’t), explore how people use AI responsibly, and begin asking thoughtful questions about technology, creativity, and what makes humans uniquely created in God’s image. Through age-appropriate activities, students learn how AI helps people solve problems while developing critical thinking, digital citizenship, and a strong foundation for using technology with purpose.

Explorer students develop:

  • Curiosity about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Foundational AI literacy and digital citizenship

  • Discernment in evaluating information

  • Creativity, ethical decision-making, and responsible technology use

This level focuses on exploration, discovery, and inspiring the next generation of thoughtful innovators, servant leaders, and wise stewards of technology.

Cost: Free for Members

Age Range: 6-11 (Elementary)

2026–2027 Program: Offered year-round with 24/7 access to all content and resources


PATHFINDER LEVEL – MIDDLE SCHOOL (ages 11–14)

Develop AI Literacy & Learn to Use Technology Wisely

The Pathfinder Level is designed to help middle school students move beyond simply using artificial intelligence to understanding how it works, where it can be helpful, and how to use it responsibly. Students begin developing the critical thinking, digital literacy, and ethical decision-making skills needed to navigate an increasingly AI-driven world while exploring how emerging technologies are transforming everyday life and future careers.

This phase introduces students to:

  • Artificial intelligence fundamentals and emerging technologies

  • Prompt engineering and effective AI communication

  • Evaluating AI-generated information for accuracy and bias

  • Digital citizenship, online safety, and media literacy

  • Ethical decision-making and responsible AI use

  • AI applications across careers, innovation, and society

Through interactive challenges, hands-on projects, guided discussions, research activities, career exploration, and real-world case studies, students build confidence using AI as a tool while learning that wisdom, discernment, and human judgment remain essential.

Students are encouraged to ask thoughtful questions, verify information, solve problems creatively, and begin considering how technology can be used to serve others with integrity and purpose.

Cost: Free for Members

Age Range: 11–14 (Middle School)

2026–2027 Program: Offered year-round with 24/7 access to all content and resources

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AI Ready Level – High School

Prepare to Lead in an AI-Driven World

The AI Ready Level is designed to help high school students transition from AI literacy into real-world leadership, career readiness, and purposeful application across a wide range of professions. Students deepen their understanding of artificial intelligence while exploring how emerging technologies are transforming industries such as aviation, engineering, healthcare, business, education, ministry, public service, and national defense.

This phase focuses on:

  • Advanced AI literacy and emerging technologies

  • Ethical leadership and responsible AI decision-making

  • Career exploration and industry applications

  • Research, innovation, and critical thinking

  • Postsecondary and workforce readiness

  • Leadership, communication, and professional development

Students learn to evaluate AI thoughtfully, recognize its strengths and limitations, and apply emerging technologies with wisdom, integrity, and discernment. Through research projects, industry engagement, mentorship opportunities, real-world case studies, and portfolio development, students build the knowledge, leadership skills, and confidence needed to thrive in a rapidly changing technological world.

Whether pursuing college, military service, technical training, entrepreneurship, or the workforce, students graduate with a strong foundation for leading responsibly in an age where artificial intelligence will continue to shape every career and every community.

Cost: Free for Members

Age Range: 14–18 (High School)

2026–2027 Program: Offered year-round with 24/7 access to all content and resources

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As an “a la carte” resource center, giving you ultimate flexibility when building your homeschool, True North Homeschool™ fits well with an umbrella school and other existing enrichment and coop options. Enrolling with True North Homeschool™ is like a monthly membership / subscription that gives your family full and priority access to all of our learning opportunities! We have limited spots available for our classes and events, so enrolling with us increases your chances of getting the exact dates and times your family prefers.

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  • Get ACCESS to our Membership Area where you can easily access our discounted, free, members only learning experiences, etc.

  • Receive FIRST PRIORITY for every learning opportunity available (educational tracks, field trips**, etc.) that you will be able to pick and choose, designing your “True North” Homeschool

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  • Get ACCESS to our new online, self-paced job search and career coaching program for homeschool parents

  • Get HSLDA DISCOUNT ($15 OFF) on annual membership

  • Get MORE CONNECTED to our close knit True North Community (families across Colorado) who are all on this exciting homeschooling journey together

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