Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Michelle Martinez
Martinez, Michelle
CTE Program Services Director
Arizona Department Of Education
Michelle Martinez is starting her 39th year of serving public education; she began as a general music teacher, working in a variety of teaching assignments, as well as serving in the counseling department and working as an assistant principal in a traditional school. In 2007, she accepted a position at a career and technical school and it is here that she discovered SkillsUSA. Since 2008, she has served as a lead advisor, a member of her state association’s board of directors, a regional coordinator, tabulations lead, provided advisor professional development for the national office, and state director in Arizona. In June 2025, she accepted the Director of Program Services position at the Arizona Department of Education, where she is able to work directly with CTE teachers, administrators, and staff at school sites. Her team strives for excellent customer service in providing resources, professional development, and monitoring best practices throughout the state.
Sessions:
[5699] CTE Program Monitoring Essentials Workshop
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Administration
- Interdisciplinary
The CTE Program Monitoring Training Workshop provides CTE educators, and administrators with a practical understanding of Perkins V Program monitoring requirements. This session guides participants through the monitoring process—what to expect, how to prepare, and how to maintain ongoing compliance throughout the year. During the workshop, attendees will explore key components of CTE program quality and accountability, including program approval criteria, documentation expectations, instructional program delivery, work-based learning requirements, and performance data review. Participants will learn how monitoring findings are determined, how to address corrective actions, and how to implement sustainable systems that support continuous improvement.
