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.
- NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2022—ONLINE TSA SUPPORT FOR ALL CTE STAFF. This is your opportunity to learn about permissions, roles, and overall responsibilities for the TSA. Recommended for directors, teachers, administrative staff, proctors, data personnel, and others. Click here to learn when and how to join us online and what you will learn.
- Arizona's CTE Technical Skills Assessments (TSAs)
- Validating Authority: Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission
- Schedule for Taking the Technical Skills Assessments
- CTE Programs with Technical Skills Assessments
- Student Eligibility to Take the Technical Skills Assessments
- Guidelines for New/Updated Standards and First-Time Testing
- Security and Testing Protocol Agreements
- CTE Technical Skills Assessment User Guide
- Universal Test Administration Conditions and Accommodations Guide
- Tutorials and PowerPoints
- How to Access and Utilize the TSA Dashboard
- How to Access a TSA Report Tutorial
- How to Create Rosters Tutorial
- How to Manually Register One Student Tutorial
- 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
- How to Use the Certificate Mailing Address Tab Tutorial
- How to Use the Change Request Tab Tutorial
- Sample Items for All Programs
- Six Ways to Ensure Student and Program Success on the Technical Skills Assessments (TSAs)
- 2022 Dates and Application Process for TSA Institutes
- 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
Arizona Department of Education
Phone: (602) 542-4155
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 1535 W. Jefferson St., Bin 42, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Physical Address: 100 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007
