ACTE's Region II Conference 2026

This session is designed to reframe how educators view their role in the classroom from content deliverers to intentional leaders who shape culture, engagement, and outcomes. The purpose of this session is to equip Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators with a practical leadership framework that strengthens classroom environments and improves student performance.
Participants will explore The Classroom Leadership Lab Framework™, built on five key pillars: clarity, connection, culture, consistency, and capacity. Through real-world examples, reflective activities, and actionable strategies, attendees will learn how to set clear learning intentions, build meaningful relationships, establish positive classroom cultures, maintain consistent expectations, and develop student capacity through feedback and growth-focused practices. The session will also guide educators through three critical leadership shifts: from control to influence, compliance to connection, and content to people.
Attendees will leave with a downloadable, ready-to-use framework that can be immediately implemented in their classrooms, along with tools to assess and refine their leadership practices. The anticipated value includes increased student engagement, reduced behavioral challenges, and a stronger alignment between instructional practices and student success. This session empowers educators to lead with purpose and transform their classrooms into high-impact learning environments.