Crissy Lauterbach

Compliance to Excellence: Making Sense of the CTE Administrator Role

Tuesday, July 21 · 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM · Worthington

Stepping into a Career-Technical Education leadership role can feel overwhelming. New CTE administrators are immediately immersed in a world of acronyms (QPR, CCWMR, EMIS, CTSOs, WBL, CTPDs), regulatory expectations, workforce partnerships, licensure requirements, and instructional leadership—often with little time to build a mental map of how it all fits together. This interactive seminar provides a clear umbrella view of the CTE administrator role, helping participants make sense of both the what and the why behind the work. Using a systems-based leadership framework organized into seven essential learning buckets, participants will explore the full scope of CTE leadership responsibilities—from program compliance and funding to curriculum quality, staffing, student outcomes, and workforce alignment. Through guided discussion, real-world scenarios, and hands-on artifact analysis, participants will translate CTE acronyms into practical leadership actions. The session intentionally demystifies state and federal expectations, clarifies daily job duties, and highlights how strong systems reduce risk, improve program quality, and support student success. Rather than treating compliance as a checklist, this session positions the CTE administrator as a systems leader—someone who understands how governance, instruction, data, and partnerships work together to create high-quality, sustainable programs. This session is ideal for new and aspiring CTE administrators, assistant principals, CTPD leaders, and district administrators seeking clarity, confidence, and a practical roadmap for the role.