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CTE Technical Skills Assessments (TSAs)

These assessments are designed to certify and document student attainment of industry-validated knowledge and skills through an online testing application.  Below are links related to student eligibility, testing schedule, programs with assessments, resources, and more.

 

  • CTE Technical Skills Assessment Overview Guide
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Preparing for the Assessments
    • Navigating the Assessment System
    • Conducting the Assessments
    • Accessing the TSA Reports
    • and more
  • Validating Authority:  Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission

  • 2024-2025 CTE Programs with Technical Skills Assessments (TSAS) and Schedule
  • Eligibility Policy for Students to Take and Retake the Technical Skills Assessment
  • Guidelines for New/Updated Standards and First-Time Testing
  • Security and Testing Protocol Agreements

  • TSA Troubleshooting Guide with Video Links
  • Universal Test Administration Conditions and Accommodations Guide
  • Student Technical Skills Assessment Guide
  • Tutorials and PowerPoints
    • How to Access and Utilize the Technical Skills Assessment (TSA) Dashboard - PowerPoint
    • How to Create Rosters Tutorial - PowerPoint
    • How to Manually Register One Student Tutorial - PowerPoint
    • How to Prepare and Motivate Students to Take the Assessments - PowerPoint
    • How to Take the Assessments - PowerPoint
    • How to Use the Bulk Registration Tab Tutorial - PowerPoint
    • How to Use the Certificate Mailing Address Tab Tutorial - PowerPoint
    • How to Use the Change Request Tab Tutorial - PowerPoint
  • Sample Items for All Programs
  • Six Ways to Ensure Student and Program Success on the Technical Skills Assessments (TSAs)
  • Proctor Instructions for Monitoring the TSA
  • How to Access and Use the TSA Reports

  • 2025 Technical Skills Assessment (TSA) Teacher Institute Schedule
  • How Assessment Items Are Developed PowerPoint
  • How Assessment Items Are Analyzed PowerPoint
  • Rules for Writing Multiple-Choice Questions

 


Contact Information:

Judy A. Balogh
Technical Standards, Technical Skills Assessments, Career Development Collaboration Team Lead
Phone:  (602) 542-4155
Email:  [email protected] 

Hannah Higgs
CTE Assessment Program Specialist
Phone:  (602) 542-5452
Email:  [email protected] 

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Mailing Address:  1535 W. Jefferson St., Bin 42, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Physical Address:  100 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007

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