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MS. Reed, Cathy, Ms

CTE Technical Standards, Technical Skills Assessments Program Specialist
Arizona Department Of Education

Cathy Reed currently works at the Arizona Department of Education, Career and Technical Education as a Program Specialist for Technical Standards and Assessments. Her involvement with business and industry professionals provides a great relationship and partnership to identify and validate entry-level occupational knowledge and skills CTE students need, as well as technical program standards to guide teachers in their instruction. As a facilitator, Cathy works with teachers and the program technical standards to create assessment items for the Technical Skills Assessments taken by student concentrators at the end of their program. As a former teacher, Cathy continues her passion for students and teacher success inside and outside the classroom in her daily work. She has a bachelor’s degree in child development from California and her AZ Teacher Certification for K-8.

Sessions:

Empower Your Teaching with Standards, Resources, and Assessment

Date From To
  • 07/14/2025
  • 10:00 AM
  • 11:30 AM

Westin La Paloma

  • Interdisciplinary

Don’t just teach. Empower your students to learn all they can and to be all they can be. This collaborative session features roundtable talks and scenario-based problem-solving relative to teaching the standards, utilizing teacher-made resources, and ensuring student success on the assessment (TSA). Whether you're a new teacher or a veteran teacher, attend this session and engage in the exchange of ideas and learn about successful approaches to the learning process. Moreover, leave with actionable strategies that will empower your teaching and enhance your students’ learning experiences.