From Anxiety About AI Misuse to Confidence in How Your Student Uses It
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AI Readiness Lab: A 10-week live program for high school students in grades 8-12 who want to master AI responsibly, think more critically, and demonstrate real skill without depending on the tool.
Begins Tuesday, July 14 at 4 PM Pacific
Summer 2026 Cohort Price:
$1295 $995
Small Cohorts
Up to 12 students for personalized learning and real connection. Built for Grades 8–12.
10 Live Sessions
90 minutes each, once per week for 10 weeks
Expert Instructors
Expert educators and practitioners who lead with real-world insight
THE SHIFT
Students are already using AI.
The real question is whether they are learning to use it well.
Parents can feel the shift already.
Students are using AI to write, study, research, and solve problems, often without much structure or judgment. That creates two real risks at once:
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falling behind in a world where AI fluency will matter
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becoming too dependent on AI in ways that weaken core thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills
AI Readiness Lab is built to solve both problems.
Not about using AI more. It's about using it well.
AI readiness. Real skills. Real impact.
AI Readiness Lab: Anchor → Augment → Apply
A practical framework students can actually use that teaches judgment — with assessment that proves transfer.
WHAT YOU GET
What your student will be able to do
By the end of the program, your student will be able to:
1️⃣ Use AI to brainstorm, research, organize, and refine work more effectively
2️⃣ Recognize weak, misleading, or low-quality AI output instead of accepting it at face value
3️⃣ Make stronger decisions about when AI is useful and when independent thinking matters more
4️⃣ Apply AI to schoolwork in more responsible, strategic, and academically credible ways
5️⃣ Demonstrate real skill without AI support in the program’s Apply phase
Meet our Expert Instructors
Ian Plamondon
Ian's work has centered on the practical side of teaching, tutoring, and the systems that support both. After teaching between college and Revolution Prep, he joined Revolution in 2021 as a tutor, then became a Subject Leader creating curriculum, and later a Faculty Leader supporting tutors and instructional quality.
More recently, he has trained tutors to use AI for administrative efficiency and helped curriculum explore AI-supported content workflows. His focus is practical: using AI to reduce friction, improve workflows, and keep great teaching at the center.
Ben Neely
Ben built his career in the classroom before building the technology behind it. He started as a test prep tutor and high school math teacher, then spent 15+ years at Revolution Prep designing curriculum, leading product, and now running the company's AI strategy.
He studied physics at UC Berkeley and educational leadership at UCLA. He speaks at national education conferences on AI literacy, and his focus is practical: helping students and professionals use AI effectively, not just impressively.
WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE DIFFERENT
The students who excel won’t be the ones who use AI the most.
They’ll be the ones who know how to question it.
Anyone can generate answers with AI. But the real advantage is knowing:
- When the answers are wrong
- When they are misleading
- And when relying on them will actually hurt learning
A meaningful addition to a student’s college story
Many students will say they use AI.
Very few will be able to explain how they use it thoughtfully. That difference matters.
This program gives students concrete experiences they can draw on in:
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college essays (decision-making, ethics, independent thinking)
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activities lists (structured cohort participation, applied learning)
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interviews (real examples, not surface-level claims)
In a landscape where many students use AI, this helps yours stand out in how they think about it.
Research Backed. Real World
BACKED BY DATA
Frequently Asked Questions
Have Question? We are here to help
Is this just another AI tools course?
No. This program is focused on judgment, responsible use, and real skill development, not just exposure to AI tools.
What makes this different from free AI tutorials online?
Free tutorials usually teach students how to use AI — features, prompts, and shortcuts.
This program teaches something different: how to evaluate what AI produces.
Students learn:
- when an answer is incomplete or incorrect
- when it sounds right but isn’t
- and when they should rely on their own thinking instead
It’s the difference between using AI… and understanding when not to.
What grade levels is this designed for?
The AI Readiness Lab is built for high school students in grades 8–12. The curriculum is structured to meet students where they are developmentally — strong enough to challenge an advanced senior, accessible enough for an 8th grader stepping into high school work.
I’m worried AI will make my student more dependent, not more capable.
That concern is valid — and it’s exactly the problem this program is designed to solve.
AI can create a false sense of confidence.
Students can get answers quickly without fully understanding them.
That’s why this program is intentionally structured to build independence, not reliance.
Every session includes:
- an Anchor moment (no AI) where students think through problems on their own first
- an Apply checkpoint (no AI) where they demonstrate real understanding without support
Students don’t just use AI.
They learn when to question it, when to push back, and when to rely on their own thinking instead.
Is this for students who already use AI, or students who barely use it?
Both. The program is designed to help students who are already experimenting with AI use it more responsibly, and to help less experienced students build fluency in a structured way.
Will this teach my child to become a programmer or AI engineer?
No. This is not a build-track or coding course. It is an applied AI literacy and judgment program.
Why is the program $995?
Because it is a live, expert-led premium cohort experience with a structured methodology and real accountability, not a passive video library. The Summer 2026 Founding Cohort price is also discounted from the planned regular price of $1,295.
What happens if the minimum enrollment threshold is not met?
The cohort will not run, and you will receive a full refund.
What if I change my mind?
You may request a refund any time before June 24, 2026.
SEATS ARE LIMITED!
Are you ready to get started?
Reserve a seat in the Summer 2026 Founding Cohort and give your student a more thoughtful, responsible, and future-ready relationship with AI. Still have questions? Contact us today!
877-738-7737 or info@revolutionprep.com
Terms & Conditions
Enrollment is subject to the program’s Terms & Conditions, including policies on scheduling, cancellations, and participation. Please review the program’s Terms & Conditions here and Revolution Prep’s full Terms & Conditions.