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.
NOTICE: Because of uncertainty in school schedules due to COVID-19, the Fall 2020 Technical Skills Assessments (TSAs) are cancelled. All students who concentrate in a CTE program, acquire two or more Carnegie Units, and have not graduated are eligible to take the TSA during the Spring 2021 testing period.
- OVERVIEW: Arizona's CTE Technical Skills Assessments
- Validating Authority: Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission
- Student Eligibility to Take the Technical Skills Assessments
- 2020-2021 Schedule for Taking the Technical Skills Assessments
- 2020-2021 CTE Programs with Technical Skills Assessments
- Assessment Item Development Tools and Sample Items
- User Guide and Step-by-Step Tutorials and PowerPoints
- Universal Test Administration Conditions and Accommodations Guide
- Secondary and Postsecondary Security and Testing Protocol Agreements
- Statewide Technical Skills Assessment Results
- Additional Information about the Technical Skills Assessments
- TBA 2020-2021 Assessment Item Meetings and Application Process
Contact Information:
Judy A. Balogh
Technical Standards, Technical Skills Assessments, Career Development Collaboration Team Lead
Arizona Department of Education / Career and Technical Education
Phone: (602) 542-4155
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 1535 W. Jefferson St., Bin 42, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Physical Address: 3300 N. Central Ave., 18th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85012
