2026 WV ACTE Summer Conference

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10:00am EDT

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

2W22 Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping how we teach, create, and problem‑solve, educators need more than tools, they need confidence, clarity, and a human‑centered approach. Human Hands, AI Tools explores how teachers can blend authentic, hands‑on learning with the power of AI to amplify creativity, accelerate workflow, and open new pathways for student agency.

This session demystifies AI through practical, classroom‑ready examples drawn from makerspaces, computer science, and real WV classrooms. Participants will learn how to design learning experiences where students remain the thinkers, builders, and decision‑makers, while AI becomes a creative partner, supporting brainstorming, prototyping, iteration, and reflection.

Whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting, you’ll leave with strategies, prompts, and frameworks that help you integrate AI in ways that feel safe, meaningful, and deeply human.

Speakers

Cliff Sullivan

Computer Science and AI Coordinator, West Virginia Department of Education

Cliff has spent 18 years in education, beginning as a New York City Teaching Fellow in the Bronx, where he earned his MST from Fordham University. He now serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for the state of West Virginia and is a Code.org CS Foundations facilitator and former... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
2W22 Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Workshop

Area Digital Technology
global Y

11:00am EDT

Building Statewide Sports Medicine Impact

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

2W22 Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

This session will explore the growing demand for sports medicine and athletic training programs as an emerging Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program of Study. As schools look to expand relevant, high-interest pathways, sports medicine offers a unique opportunity to connect student-athletes and health-focused learners to real-world careers while supporting the overall health and safety of school communities.

Participants will examine strategies for increasing access to certified athletic trainers in schools and how these professionals can play a critical role in both student wellness and program development. The session will also highlight how building a strong sports medicine pathway can enhance school culture, improve injury prevention and response, and provide students with hands-on experiences aligned to healthcare careers.

Aligned to the Health Science Career Cluster, this session will provide actionable ideas for developing partnerships, integrating coursework, and creating sustainable programs that benefit both students and athletic programs. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how investing in sports medicine education can positively impact student outcomes, support athletes, and strengthen career readiness across their schools.

Speakers

Justin Ross

Head Athletic Trainer and Health Department Chair, Cabell County Schools

Sports Medicine and cte

Tuesday August 4, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
2W22 Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Workshop

Area Healthcare & Human Services
global Y

1:00pm EDT

Aviation for All

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

2W22 Room @ Marshall University Student Memorial Center

This session will explore innovative strategies for developing and expanding aviation education programs that prepare students for high-demand careers in the aviation industry. Participants will learn how to begin building a local pipeline of future aviators by introducing students to aviation pathways early and providing meaningful, hands-on learning experiences throughout high school.

The session will highlight a vision for growing programs into a comprehensive aviation-focused high school environment—modeled after successful programs across the country—where students can graduate with a competitive advantage. Attendees will gain insight into program design, industry partnerships, credentialing opportunities, and strategies for aligning instruction to workforce needs.

Aligned to the Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Career Cluster, this session will provide practical ideas and inspiration for educators and leaders looking to expand opportunities and prepare students for careers in aviation right here at home.

Speakers

Joseph Jervis

Director of Maintenance and Flight Operations, Aviation Instructor for SVHSCTE, Appalachian Flight Services & Spring Valley High School CTE

I am interested in this proposal so that I may have an opportunity to share my successes as the first real hands-on aviation program in the state where students are actively working through a business partnership with Appalachian Flight Services to maintain airworthiness of actual... Read More →

Tuesday August 4, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
2W22 Room Marshall University Student Memorial Center

Workshop