WJCC launches AI ambassador cohort with William & Mary partnership to train staff on generative AI

Williamsburg-James City County Schools presented a new AI ambassador program developed in partnership with William & Mary to build teacher and staff capacity in responsible generative-AI use.

The program engages teachers, technology integration coaches and administrators from each school as “AI ambassadors” who completed summer training and returned to lead professional dialogue and modeling of responsible use during pre-service week. A presenter said the cohort aims to "bring what they learn back to their schools and build their peers' capacity in bringing the generative AI guidebook to life." The district described the effort as combining distributive leadership and cross-departmental collaboration.

Participants described training topics including effective prompting, classroom-appropriate use, and guidance for K–5 students on ethical AI use. One teacher participating in training told the board, “The training I'm in today is AI ambassador training, and it has been a collaboration between William & Mary and WJCC schools to help us become better leaders with AI so we can take it back to our schools.”

Presenters said the program followed a year of regional learning and noted aims that include supporting teachers and helping students develop appropriate habits with AI tools. The board expressed appreciation for the initiative; members thanked staff and emphasized the value of proactive guidance. The transcript does not record specific budget figures, staffing changes, or a formal vote tied to the program during the spotlight.

Any decisions about formal district policy changes, student access rules, or procurement of district-wide AI platforms were not made at this meeting and were not described in the presentation on the record.