Michelle Carn

Speaking at

• ALL Ohio Conference 2026

  Creating LEADers: A New Pathway to Alternative Licensure in Ohio

  Wednesday, July 22 · 10:40 AM – 11:30 AM · Regent 2

  The demand for high-quality Career Technical Education instructors continues to grow, and alternative licensure pathways are more important than ever. This session will introduce the LEAD (Learning, Excellence, Advancement, and Development in Career and Technical Education) Program, designed to support industry professionals as they transition into successful educators. Participants will learn the “why” behind the development of the LEAD program, including the challenges we aimed to solve and the vision that guided our work. We will share insights from our first year of implementation: what worked, what we adjusted, and what we learned along the way. Attendees will also hear directly from current participants as they share their experiences, challenges, and successes in the program. In addition, we will provide an overview of the LEAD curriculum, support structures, and strategies for developing confident, effective instructors. This session will offer practical ideas, honest reflections, and inspiration to support alternative licensure options.