Harvest Your Full Potential

Delaware CTSO chapters are invited to begin the year by growing leadership, connection, and confidence at the 2026 Delaware CTSO Fall Leadership Conference (FLC). This year’s theme, “Harvest Your Full Potential,” challenges students to build on their leadership roots, strengthen their skills, and step into new opportunities.

The conference brings together student leaders from Delaware’s Career and Technical Student Organizations for a day of leadership development, collaboration, and connection with peers from across the state.

Conference Dates

• Middle Grades: October 27, 2026
• High School: October 28, 2026
• Location: Delaware State Fairgrounds
• Registration Fee: $45 per participant
• Registration Deadline: October 12, 2026
• Payment Deadline: October 26, 2026

Each chapter may register up to six student officers or emerging leaders and must be accompanied by a local advisor.

Conference Experience

Students will participate in interactive leadership experiences designed to strengthen the skills needed to lead their local chapters, work effectively with others, and prepare for future education and career opportunities.

The Fall Leadership Conference provides students an opportunity to:

• Develop practical leadership and communication skills.
• Strengthen teamwork and collaboration.
• Build confidence as a student leader.
• Connect with CTSO members from across Delaware.
• Bring ideas and strategies back to strengthen their local chapters.
• Prepare for leadership opportunities throughout the 2026–2027 school year.

Students participating in Delaware CTSOs, including BPA, DECA, Educators Rising, FCCLA, HOSA, and TSA, are encouraged to attend through their local chapter.

Registration

Registration closes October 12, 2026.

Chapters may register up to six student officers or emerging leaders. All student participants must attend with their local CTSO advisor.

Payment is due October 26, 2026.

Delaware Career and Technical Education | 2026 FLC

Planning Details

Additional conference resources will be posted as they become available, including:

• Conference flyer
• Conference agenda
• Arrival and check-in information
• Bus and vehicle parking information
• Advisor information
• Student forms and required documentation

Advisors should review all conference information prior to arrival and ensure required student documentation has been completed.

Accommodations and Student Supports

Advisors should submit required documentation for students needing accommodations or supports through a 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP) to Dr. Michael Hill-Shaner, [email protected], as well as information regarding special dietary needs, by the designated conference deadline.

Additional submission instructions and contact information will be provided with conference planning materials.

Advisors

Local advisors are an important part of the Fall Leadership Conference experience. Please review the 2026_FLC_Advisor_Packet_V9112026pdf.pdf – Google Drive.

State Officer Information

State officers participating in the Fall Leadership Conference will receive separate information regarding conference preparation, travel, lodging, supervision, and other responsibilities associated with their leadership role.

Questions

Additional conference information and updates will be posted on this page as they become available.

For questions regarding the Delaware CTSO Fall Leadership Conference, please contact the Career and Technical Education workgroup.