Board & Administrator Brief
What your board needs to know about VIBE Afterschool.
A free, extracurricular AI skills program for grades 7–12. No curriculum change. No new hires. No cost to the district.
What it is
VIBE Afterschool is a free, open framework for running an AI skills program as an extracurricular activity. One afternoon a week for twelve weeks, students work with one advisor to build a real project using AI tools. AI-fluent guides from the community visit when available. The semester ends with a public showcase, and every student ships one working project.
The framework is published under a Creative Commons license. Any school, teacher, or community group can run it. No approval from VIBE is required.
At a glance
Cost to district
$0 - optional materials $200–$500, fundable through VIBE Fund
Adult required
1 advisor, ~1 hour/week, no AI expertise needed. Teacher, counselor, or vetted community volunteer.
Students
8–15, grades 7–12, ages 13+. Extracurricular. Voluntary.
Schedule
12 weeks, one weekly session ideally 60 to 75 minutes long (45 minutes at the minimum), after school
Approval path
Extracurricular program, typically requiring principal approval. No curriculum vote required.
Curriculum change
None. Runs outside regular instruction.
Liability and safety
Who supervises students?
A school staff member is present every session per school policy. The advisor may be that staff member, or a vetted community volunteer with a staff member in the room. Students are never alone with guides.
Who are the volunteer professionals?
Community professionals recruited by the advisor. All must pass the school’s standard background check before student contact. They sign a volunteer agreement prohibiting one-on-one student contact.
What about AI tool liability?
Tools are approved through the school’s existing technology process. All students are 13+. The program’s AI Acceptable Use Policy applies. Student data does not leave the school.
Is VIBE responsible for the program?
VIBE provides the framework. The school retains full responsibility for supervision, safety, and legal compliance, like any other extracurricular program.
Standards alignment
CTE / Workforce readiness
Aligns with Career and Technical Education frameworks in technology, IT, and business pathways. Students develop industry-relevant AI skills and professional network connections.
ISTE Student Standards
Addresses Empowered Learner, Knowledge Constructor, Innovative Designer, and Computational Thinker standards through project-based AI collaboration.
Future-ready skills
Problem framing, iterative building, professional communication, and portfolio development, all of which are skills that apply across every career path, not just technology.
Common board questions
Does this require a board vote?
Generally no. It is an extracurricular activity, not a curriculum change, and principal-level approval is typically sufficient. Check your district’s policy for non-school-affiliated volunteers.
What if it does not work?
Either party can end participation at any time. There is no contract, no financial commitment, and no required continuation.
What does the school need to provide?
An adult willing to give an afternoon a week to run the session, a room with internet access, and standard background check coordination for any visiting guides. The framework, materials, and support are free.
How a school says yes
- An advisor volunteers or is identified by a principal.
- Advisor reviews the one-page guide at vibeafterschool.com/handouts/one-pager.html
- School and VIBE complete a simple Memorandum of Understanding (template provided).
- Advisor invites any AI-fluent guides available and coordinates background checks. Optional but encouraged.
- Parent consent forms distributed and collected before first session.
- Program runs 12 weeks. Showcase at week 12.
Questions: [email protected] · Full resources: vibeafterschool.com/resources
VIBE Afterschool, an open framework from Juno Maps. CC BY 4.0.
Board & Administrator Brief · v1.0 · May 2026