It is critical for new career and technical education (CTE) instructors in the field of information technology (IT) to develop strong instructional practices and a solid foundation for building high-quality programs. As role models for their professional area, instructors set the standard for the technical knowledge, professionalism, and workforce readiness their students need to acquire. This group is for educators participating in the introductory IT CTE course who aspire to discuss and master the core competencies necessary for effective curriculum development, lesson planning, communication, assessment, and program improvement. Group members share best practices, ideas, reflections, and resources to help support one another in a dynamic, rapidly changing education landscape.