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Welcome to AZ Career and Technical Education

Our Vision:  Develop Arizona's competitive workforce through the power of Career and Technical Education.

Our Mission:  Career and Technical Education will engage Arizona learners in relevant experiences leading to purposeful and economically viable careers. 

Career and Technical Education is part of a well-rounded education and, as such, CTE programs are eligible to access Title IV funds.

Announcements

  • UPDATE:  CTE Technical Skills Assessments WILL BE OFFERED THIS SPRING
  • NOTICE:  New LEAs or charters wishing to apply for the Federal Perkins grant must submit an email of intent to apply to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. on January 8, 2021 to be considered for a Federal Perkins grant
  • Becoming a CTE Teacher
  • Arizona Perkins V State Plan
  • Arizona CTE Strategic Plan

What's New

  • Prioritizing CTE During COVID 19, from Advance CTE - Word ~ PDF
  • CTE & The State Seal of Arts Proficiency
  • Arizona Career Literacy Standards
  • ADE/CTE Recommended Considerations for 2020-2021
  • Arizona Department of Education Quality and Compliance Monitoring Form
  • Perkins V - Five Year Grant/Program Monitoring Schedule
  • AZ CTE Local Advisory Committee Membership Guide
  • AZ CTE Local Advisory Committee Leadership Guide

Quick Links

  • For information about CTE Teacher Certification go to - https://www.azed.gov/educator-certification/forms-and-information/certificates - then scroll down and select the blue bar titled Career and Technical Education (CTE) Certificates

 

Cathie Raymond
Deputy Associate Superintendent/State Director
Career and Technical Education
Arizona Department of Education
Phone:  602-364-2211
Email:  [email protected]

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Contact

  • CTE State Director - Cathie Raymond
  • (602) 364-2211
  • [email protected]
  • CTE Programs - Cindy Gutierrez
  • (602) 542-4365
  • [email protected]
  • Technical Skills Assessments - Judy Balogh
  • (602) 542-4155
  • [email protected]
  • School Counselors - Amanda Nolasco
  • (602) 542-5353
  • [email protected]
  • CTE Student Organizations - Julie Ellis
  • (602) 542-5350
  • [email protected]
  • Fiscal / Grants / Accountability - Bobby Neves
  • (602) 542-5137
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