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Best Practices for CTE Administrators Conference 2026
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Beyond Compliance: Strategic Use of Perkins and CLNA
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Mt. Sopris B
Perkins and the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) are often viewed as compliance requirements rather than strategic planning tools. This session will explore how secondary and postsecondary CTE leaders can move beyond basic compliance and use Perkins intentionally to strengthen programs, align with workforce needs, and drive continuous improvement.
Participants will examine practical strategies for using CLNA findings to guide curriculum decisions, equipment purchases, advisory council engagement, and program expansion. The session will highlight how to align labor market data, stakeholder input, and student performance outcomes to support funding priorities and long-term planning. Real-world examples from a community college CTE perspective will demonstrate how Perkins can serve as a framework for innovation rather than paperwork.
Attendees will leave with clear, actionable steps to transform CLNA data into meaningful program improvement strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Sutton

Sara Sutton

Agriculture Department Chair, Perkins Co-Coordinator, Faculty Member, Fort Scott Community College
Sara Sutton is the Agriculture Department Chair, Perkins Co-Coordinator, and faculty member at Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kansas. A proud graduate of Fort Scott Community College, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Kansas State University, a master’s... Read More →
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am PDT
Mt. Sopris B
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