Before making major decisions, learn how to understand your CTE system, identify risks, and build a strategic roadmap for success.
Instead of spending your first 90 days reacting to problems and guessing where to focus, you'll develop a clear understanding of your CTE system, identify priorities, and create an action plan you can confidently communicate to stakeholders.
No One Hands New CTE Leaders a Roadmap.
The First 90 Days Are Often the Hardest
New CTE leaders are expected to:
Understand programs quickly
Build relationships with stakeholders
Address existing challenges
Make strategic decisions
Navigate compliance requirements
Earn credibility with staff
Yet most leaders step into the role without a clear system for evaluating where to begin.
CTE Leader Lab provides the roadmap many leaders wish they had on day one.
CTE Leader Lab 1
The First 90 Days Leadership Launch System
⭐ Special Price: $99 (Regularly $149)
A Complete Leadership System
CTE Leader Lab is more than a professional development course—it's a structured leadership system that guides you from understanding your CTE organization to creating, implementing, and sustaining strategic improvement.
Built from Real CTE Leadership Experience
The systems in this Lab were developed through firsthand experience establishing and leading a CTE department, launching new programs, building industry partnerships, hiring and supporting teachers, and driving organizational growth.
Who This Lab Is For
Whether you're new to CTE leadership or stepping into a new organization, CTE Leader Lab provides a structured process for understanding your system, identifying priorities, and making informed leadership decisions during your first 90 days.
This Lab Is Designed For:
✓ New CTE Directors who need a roadmap for navigating their first leadership role
✓ Experienced CTE Directors transitioning into a new district or organization
✓ CTE Coordinators preparing for increased leadership responsibilities
✓ Assistant Directors responsible for supporting and improving CTE programs
✓ Principals and Assistant Principals overseeing Career and Technical Education programs
✓ District Administrators with CTE leadership or oversight responsibilities
✓ Postsecondary CTE Leaders seeking a structured approach to program leadership
✓ Emerging CTE Leaders preparing for future leadership opportunities
What You'll Accomplish in Your First 90 Days
By the end of this Lab, you'll have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to:
✓ Assess the current state of the CTE system you lead.
✓ Identify leadership priorities using evidence rather than assumptions.
✓ Recognize organizational strengths, gaps, and potential risks.
✓ Engage stakeholders more strategically.
✓ Develop a focused 90-day leadership action plan.
✓ Build a foundation for long-term program improvement.
What's Included in CTE Leader Lab 1
CTE Leader Lab isn't designed to overwhelm you with more information—it's designed to help you make better leadership decisions. Through a structured leadership process, you'll assess your CTE system, identify priorities, and confidently plan your next steps.
Inside CTE Leader Lab, you'll receive:
✓ Four leadership modules
✓ 13 executive leadership tools
✓ Risk assessment frameworks
✓ Stakeholder engagement planning process
✓ 90-Day Action Plan builder
✓ Leadership Portfolio system
✓ Lifetime access
✓ Future updates
For less than the cost of a single conference registration fee, you'll gain a practical leadership system you can use immediately.
Explore the 13 Executive Leadership Tools
Every tool is designed to help you assess your CTE system, identify priorities, engage stakeholders, evaluate performance, and make informed leadership decisions. Together, they create one connected leadership system—not a collection of disconnected worksheets.
Build Your Own CTE Leadership Portfolio
By the end of the Lab, you'll have completed a professional leadership portfolio that documents your understanding of your CTE system, identifies your highest priorities, and provides a practical roadmap for informed leadership action.
Each portfolio component builds on the one before it, creating a connected leadership planning process rather than a collection of standalone worksheets.
Your completed leadership portfolio includes:
✓ Leadership Entry Assessment
✓ CTE Ecosystem Landscape Map
✓ Risk Prioritization Matrix
✓ 90-Day Leadership Action Plan
Together, these four deliverables become a practical leadership portfolio you can use to guide conversations, communicate priorities, and support informed decision-making throughout your first 90 days.
Rather than simply completing another professional development course, you'll leave with practical leadership documents you can immediately use to guide decisions, communicate priorities, and lead your CTE system with confidence.
Lead with Confidence by Answering Questions Like…
Where should I focus first?
What information do I still need?
Which risks require immediate attention?
How healthy is my CTE system?
Which stakeholders should I engage first?
What should my first 90-day plan look like?
How do I prioritize everything competing for my attention?
Designed for Busy Leaders
✓ Complete the Lab at your own pace while applying each activity directly to your own CTE system.
✓ Build your Leadership Portfolio and implement your 90-Day Action Plan as you lead.
✓ One-time purchase with lifetime access
Ready to Lead with Confidence?
The decisions you make during your first 90 days can influence your CTE program for years to come. Start with a leadership system designed to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Stop reacting to problems as they arise. Start leading with intention by building a clear understanding of your CTE system, identifying your highest priorities, and creating a focused 90-day leadership plan.
One-time payment. Lifetime access. Begin whenever you're ready.