Implementing Leadership into CTE Programs for Student Engagement and Success

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONTom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Implementing Leadership into CTE Programs for Student Engagement

and Success

Presenter: Presenter: Sherry D. Davis, Ed.D.CTE Administration and Management Unit (Perkins)California Department of Education

TOM TORLAKSONState Superintendent of Public Instruction

Presenter Contact Information:

• Sherry D. Davis, Ed.D.Education Programs ConsultantCTE Administration and Management Unit (Perkins)California Department of EducationEmail: [email protected]: 916-322-1767

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Leadership – What is it?

• Leadership is define as being:– ““the ability to unite a variety of people for a the ability to unite a variety of people for a

common goal” common goal”

• It is not the old way of thinking that– ““leadership is something you are born with”leadership is something you are born with”


Leadership – Why is it important?• We are all leaders to various degrees – formats

– situations to the student population we serve• We want our students to be the best, most

successful, brightest, most prepared for the real world of work

• So we (maybe subconsciously) feel and believe that leadership is an important quality, trait, SKILL SKILL in education training and development


Leadership – What is NOTNOT• Bossy - Micromanaging• Unnecessary or busy work• Watching other do the “work”• Not share ideas or visions• Sticking with the status quo• Taking the easy way out• Shutting others out• Discouraging others


Five Exemplary Practices of Leadership

• Kouzes & Posner (2007) state that there are five exemplary practices of a great leader:– Model the Way– Inspire a Shared Vision– Challenge the Process– Enable Others to Act– Encourage the Heart


7 Habits of Highly Effective People• Covey (1989) talks about the “Habits” that

leaders have which in turn develops them into highly effective people…

• Remember the definition of Leadership• What are the seven habits:

– Be proactive – Begin with the end in mind – Put first things first – Think win/win – Seek first to understand then be understood – Synergize – Sharpen the saw


Leadership by Any Other Name…

• Leadership skills are also called:– Employability Skills– Soft Skills – Work Readiness Skills– Career Readiness Skills


Leadership = Benefits

• Student Success• Student Engagement• Student Involvement• Program Success• Teacher Recognition• Program Recognition• Campus Recognition


Leadership is Required

• Perkins Act (requires leadership as part of being eligible to receive funds)

• CA State Plan (requires leadership as part of being eligible for state and federal funds)


Leadership – How do I do it?

• There are lots of options – – Incorporating other theory experts/leaders in

the field (texts, assignments, videos, etc.)– Better CTE textbooks, online resources, or

supplemental materials for your discipline– Incorporating the “right” Career Technical

Student Organization (CTSO) for CTE programs on your campus


Leadership Theorists

• Not a bad idea to incorporate this – (but researching which one(s) can be time consuming)

• Here are some examples:– Coach John Wooden– Kouzes and Posner– Steven Covey


Better CTE Textbooks, Supplies – Supplemental Materials

•OROR You could just make it easier on you, your students, and your program…


The Six California Recognized Career Technical Student Organizations

(CTSOs)


Business and Industry • Why do you want Business & Industry involved

in Education?– Required by the Perkins Act, CA Ed Code, and CA

State Plan– Keep up with industry trends, regulations, and

support– Potential funding and employment for your students– Support of updated curriculum, industry standards,

and equipment– Support for the education programs in schools and

colleges with state and federal law makers

TOM TORLAKSONState Superintendent of Public Instruction Student Leaders from the

CTSOs in California


Questions?

Perkins Office Hours – During the Perkins Office Hours – During the Conference Conference Room 305Room 305


Resources - Links• www.cde.ca.gov• http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/pk/ (Perkins web page)• www.cccco.edu• www.skillsusaca.org• http://www.californiadeca.org/• http://ca-fhahero-fccla.org/• http://www.cafbla.org/• http://www.calaged.org/• http://www.cal-hosa.org/• http://www.leadershipchallenge.com/home.aspx• www.changingminds.org• www.leadership-central.com• https://www.stephencovey.com/• http://www.ccsse.org/center/• http://www.ydae.purdue.edu/lct/hbcu/documents/

Student_Involvement_A_Developmental_Theory_for_HE_Astin.pdf


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