{"id":1918,"date":"2026-03-16T14:14:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/?page_id=1918"},"modified":"2026-04-09T13:51:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:51:30","slug":"cte-101-for-administrators","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/cte-101-administrators\/","title":{"rendered":"CTE 101: Administrators"},"content":{"rendered":"    <style>\r\n      #row-block_fe235ad36d086b78e5c0914eef8835f5.page-banner-with-image .background-area::after {\r\n        background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);\r\n      }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n     \r\n<section id=\"row-block_fe235ad36d086b78e5c0914eef8835f5\" class=\"page-banner-with-image\">\r\n      <div class=\"background-area\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/03\/CTE101-Administrators-Home_2560x540-v3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"content-area\">\r\n    <h1><strong>CTE 101 for Administrators<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n  \n\n  <style>\r\n    body blockquote::before {\r\n        background: #11ada2;\r\n    }\r\n  <\/style>\r\n  \t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t#row-block_8ace1137c9c0a210f60ecefb53580c89.wysiwyg-2col {\n\t\t\t\t\tmargin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t@media (max-width: 991.98px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t#row-block_8ace1137c9c0a210f60ecefb53580c89.wysiwyg-2col {\n\t\t\t\t\tmargin-top:15px;margin-bottom:15px;\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t<section id=\"row-block_8ace1137c9c0a210f60ecefb53580c89\" class=\"wysiwyg-2col \">\r\n  <div class=\"content-area\">\r\n        <div class=\"text-area full_width\">\r\n      <p>Administrators play a vital role in ensuring that CTE programs can deliver success for students, employers and the community. This microsite, developed by ACTE and sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearson.com\/en-us\/schools\/college-readiness-career-education\/career-technical-education.html\">Pearson Career Ready<\/a>, is intended to introduce the CTE system to secondary-level school or district administrators who are new to CTE, including site leaders, curriculum\/instructional specialists and others stepping into a CTE oversight role.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of CTE programs or are more removed from daily CTE program activities, this guide should help you get a handle on the scope of CTE and be aware of the key considerations that administrators need to keep in mind when developing and implementing high-quality CTE. A number of resources are linked that can help you go deeper on subjects like Perkins grant management, building partnerships and hiring CTE instructors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Sponsored by<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearson.com\/en-us\/schools\/college-readiness-career-education\/career-technical-education.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/PEARSON_LOGO_PURPLE_RGB-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"189\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/PEARSON_LOGO_PURPLE_RGB-4.png 10048w, https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/PEARSON_LOGO_PURPLE_RGB-4-300x111.png 300w, 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             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/home-icon-1-hover.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h5>What is CTE?<\/h5>\r\n                                                                                        <p>Learn the basics of the CTE system.<\/p>\r\n                            \r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/what-is-cte-administrators\/\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"icon-box\">\r\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-area\">\r\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/home-icon-1-hover.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h5>Why CTE?<\/h5>\r\n                                                                                        <p>Learn about the benefits of CTE.<\/p>\r\n                            \r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/why-cte-administrators\/\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"icon-box\">\r\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-area\">\r\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/home-icon-1-hover.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h5>How CTE is organized<\/h5>\r\n                                                                                        <p>Understand how CTE courses relate to and build on each other. <\/p>\r\n                            \r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/how-cte-is-organized\/\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"icon-box\">\r\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-area\">\r\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/home-icon-1-hover.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h5>Foundational elements of CTE<\/h5>\r\n                                                                                        <p>Learn about CTE standards, curriculum, assessments, facilities and equipment. <\/p>\r\n                            \r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/foundational-elements-of-cte\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"icon-box\">\r\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-area\">\r\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/home-icon-1-hover.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h5>Career readiness<\/h5>\r\n                                                                                        <p>Explore how experiential learning and career planning integrate with CTE programs. <\/p>\r\n                            \r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/career-readiness\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"icon-box\">\r\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-area\">\r\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/home-icon-1-hover.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h5>Partnerships and advisory boards<\/h5>\r\n                                                                                        <p>Learn how CTE works with a variety of partners to support learners, improve programs and advocate for CTE. <\/p>\r\n                            \r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/partnerships-and-advisory-boards\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"icon-box\">\r\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-area\">\r\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/home-icon-1-hover.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h5>Perkins grant management<\/h5>\r\n                                                                                        <p>Understand the responsibilities that come with funding under the federal Perkins CTE Act. <\/p>\r\n                            \r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/perkins-grant-management\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"icon-box\">\r\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-area\">\r\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/home-icon-1-hover.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h5>Perkins data and reporting<\/h5>\r\n                                                                                        <p>Learn about considerations for Perkins data and reporting. <\/p>\r\n                            \r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/perkins-data-and-reporting\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"icon-box\">\r\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-area\">\r\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/home-icon-1-hover.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h5>Hiring and supporting CTE teachers<\/h5>\r\n                                                                                        <p>Explore the challenges of hiring, retaining and supporting CTE instructors.<\/p>\r\n                            \r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/hiring-and-supporting-cte-teachers\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"icon-box\">\r\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-area\">\r\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/home-icon-1-hover.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h5>State-by-state resources<\/h5>\r\n                                                                                        <p>Find links to CTE resources in each state. <\/p>\r\n                            \r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/state-resources-administrators\/\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"icon-box\">\r\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-area\">\r\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/home-icon-1-hover.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h5>Reflection tool<\/h5>\r\n                                                                                        <p>Download this tool to help you organize the people and information that can support you in your role as a CTE administrator.<\/p>\r\n                            \r\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/reflection-tool-administrators\/\" target=\"_blank\">Link<\/a>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                <div class=\"icon-box\">\r\n                                                            <div class=\"icon-area\">\r\n                                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/cte-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/home-icon-1-hover.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-fluid\">\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                                        <h5>Key terms<\/h5>\r\n                    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