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

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.