About CTE
Administrators
Administrators and national leaders such as state CTE directors, superintendants, principals, etc. engage in the following functions:- Interpret the results and regulations of federal legislation and create plans for career and technical education programs
- Prepare budgets and manage federal and state funds
- Provide leadership for CTE programs and support teachers
- Manage basic career and technical programs (marketing, health occupations, etc.)
- Develop and manage special initiatives such as Career Guidance, Tech Prep, etc.
- Develop and disseminate curriculum materials
- Oversee CTE student organizations
- Provide directories of CTE personnel
- Sponsor state staff development activities
- Assist colleges, universities, and local schools with teacher training
- Evaluate local CTE programs
- Recruit and retain CTE teachers
- Improve the image of CTE among students, parents, community leaders
- Establish partnerships with business and industry as well as secondary and postsecondary institutions
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Reference: Scott, J. L., & Sarkees-Wircenski, M. (2004). Overview of Career and Technical Education (3rd ed.). Homewood, IL: American Technical.
Additional References
U.S. Department of Education. Office of Vocational and Adult Education. Career and Technical Student Organizations. Retrieved February 18, 2009, from http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/cte/vso.html
U.S. Department of Education. Office of Vocational and Adult Education.
Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 (Perkins III). Retrieved February 3, 2009 from http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/memorandums.html
