Leadership Support

CTDSL: Career and Technical Education Distinguished School Leaders

CTDSLs are all currently assigned for 26-27 TAP services. To request a one-time coaching session, see below.

CTDSLs work independently and as part of assigned teams to assist in identifying and providing strategies for overcoming systemic or instructional barriers to improve academicand career and technical student achievement. All CTDSLs have experience as school administrators and have demonstrated success in improving student achievement and supporting other school leaders.

While the primary purpose of a CTDSL is as a close partner, guide, and coach to the leadership of their assigned school, the role of the CTDSL is  flexible in its implementation according to the needs of each school. They work closely with the school’s administrator and team members to coordinate various supports, including other TAP services, to achieve goals determined by school leadership.

The support that a school receives from a CTDSL may include but is not limited to expertise in data analysis, knowledge of current standards-based reform, knowledge of staff development for systemic change, facilitation and expansion of external partnerships, and utilization of current practices for integrating CTE into academic instruction that results in improved student achievement through increased administrative capacity and capability.

• • 2026-2027 CTDSLs
    • Dr. Frank McKnight
    • Dr. Brian Barnhart
    • Aldo Jackson
    • Dave Thomas
    • James Kraft
    • Kathryn Strouse
    • Kirk Williard
    • Kurt Adam
    • Kurt Speicher
    • Leon Poeske
    • Robin White