Triangulated Research Methods to Operationalize Career and Technical Education Administrator Knowledge and Skill Core Competencies in Pennsylvania

Abstract

The position of the career and technical education (CTE) administrator is generally well-known but the multitude of tasks (e.g., management/leadership) are not widely understood by those outside CTE. The purpose of this study was to operationalize and establish a set of knowledge and skill core competencies (KSCC) nested in specific focus areas for CTE leadership training in Pennsylvania. The study used triangulated multi-method research procedures to establish consensus. The resulting KSCC frame standards for CTE leadership training for administrator candidates in Pennsylvania and can be used to establish a national skill set. The KSCC compliments the NELP (2018) Standards.