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
- 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
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) 542-5044
Email: [email protected]
Arizona Department of Education
Mailing Address: 1535 W. Jefferson St., Bin 42, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Physical Address: 100 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007
