Riverside County Office of Education to Offer First Seal of AI Readiness Program for Free to High School Students
Verified artificial intelligence skills will provide Riverside County students with a competitive edge in job applications and college admissions
RIVERSIDE – Graduating seniors from Riverside County high schools will soon have the opportunity to demonstrate their artificial intelligence expertise to employers and college admissions offices with the launch of the first-of-its-kind Seal of AI Readiness and Next Generation Intelligence offered by the Riverside County Office of Education.
Starting in January 2026, juniors and seniors in Riverside County high schools can apply for the free program through a partnership with Alludo, which will host online course materials for students. Benefits of the new program include:
- Free access to online coursework focused on artificial intelligence, data literacy, and emerging technologies
- Flexible, self-paced learning hosted on Alludo’s interactive micro-learning platform
- Opportunities to apply AI skills through real-world projects and problem-solving challenges
- Seal of AI Readiness and Next Generation Intelligence added to high school diploma
- Attendance at AI Literacy Day alongside higher education and industry partners (March 28, 2026)
The new seal is the latest in RCOE’s focus on preparing students and educators for the future with artificial intelligence. Earlier in 2025, RCOE hosted the AI Summit, a first-of-its-kind event in K-12 schools with content by OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT. Other activities have included the Next Gen Intelligence AI Summit for migrant education students, and a partnership with Khanmimgo to offer online tutoring instruction. RCOE recently partnered with Alludo to offer an AI-Ready Educator Certification that is providing educational professionals with tools to navigate teaching and learning with artificial intelligence.
“The arrival of artificial intelligence in the workplace reflects what employers have always expected from the educational system—to prepare students to meet current and future workforce needs,” said Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez. “The Seal of AI Readiness and Next Generation Intelligence represents another competitive edge that students from Riverside County can bring to every professional and academic endeavor they pursue following graduation.”
Since launching the Riverside County Seal of Multiliteracy in 2013, 40,062 high school students have proceeded to earn the California State Seal of Biliteracy, which provides evidence of mastering multiple languages for students in college and career pursuits. The State of California also offers the State Seal of Civic Engagement. Recognition of these accomplishments is added directly to the diplomas of graduating students, showcasing a competitive advantage in college and career pursuits.
Organized by RCOE’s Innovation and Competitive Advantage Unit and the Instructional Services Unit at the Riverside County Office of Education, the Seal of AI Readiness and Next Generation Intelligence will be available starting in January 2026.
For more information on the new program as a student, or as an educator seeking to bring this program to a Riverside County high school campus, sign up for the early interest list at https://bit.ly/aireadyseal or by contacting Dr. Heidi Baynes at hbaynes@rcoe.us.
About the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE)
RCOE is a service agency supporting the county’s 23 school districts and 500+ schools that serve nearly 430,000 students—more than the student population of 17 states. RCOE services include administrative support to districts and charter schools, programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, correctional, migrant, and vocational students. In addition, the organization provides professional training, support, and resources for more than 18,000 teachers, administrators, and staff, throughout the 7,000 square miles of Riverside County. Learn more at www.rcoe.us.
About Alludo
Alludo is transforming professional development for K-12 education, with over 156,000 educators across 5,800+ schools completing more than 2.7 million lessons and 896,000 hours of professional development on its innovative learning platform. Through micro-learning experiences that take just 5-15 minutes, Alludo helps school districts build capacity, increase engagement, and document measurable growth—all while respecting educators' time and busy schedules. The platform's gamified, self-paced approach has made Alludo the partner of choice for districts seeking to modernize professional development and prepare educators for the future of teaching. Learn more at www.alludolearning.com.