June 25 & 26, 2025 AZACTA Conference
Stronger Together: Collaborating for Assessment Success
WHEN: June 25 & 26, 2025
WHERE: Cochise College in Sierra Vista, Arizona – 901 Colombo Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Theme: Stronger Together: Collaborating for Assessment Success
Conference Fee: $100 per person
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 | We are excited to announce the AZACTA Conference, with the theme “Stronger Together: Collaborating for Assessment Success.” Join us on June 25th & 26th, 2025, at Cochise Collegefor an enriching 2-day conference focused on collaboration, best practices, and updates from the Arizona Department of Education. We look forward to seeing you there! |
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
| Time | Session | Presenter Names and Details | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Welcome | Rebecca Westby, Director of Testing Services at Cochise College AZACTA President | TBA |
| 12:30 pm – 12:45 pm | 15 Minute Break | ||
| 12:45 pm – 1:15 pm | Built Together, Stronger Than Ever: 22 Years of Collaboration in Testing Part 1 | Michele Pratt, Product Specialist with RegisterBlast Teri Moore, Customer Service Specialist with RegisterBlast | TBA |
| 1:15 pm – 1:30 pm | 15 Minute Break | ||
| 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm | Learn-Test-Earn: Blurring the Lines between High School, College, and Career | Jefferson Pestronk, Executive Director with Modern States Education Alliance Whitney Macdonald, Senior Director-Operations Executive Director with Modern States Education Alliance | TBA |
| 2:15 pm – 2:45 pm | Getting To Know You Activity and Snack Break | ||
| 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm | Busting Cheaters: Hands-On Methods for Securing Exams | Heather Gijanto, Testing Services Specialist at Cochise College AZACTA Social Media Coordinator | TBA |
| 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm | 15 Minute Break | ||
| 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm | NCTA, Test Center Certification & Other Perks | Rosie Summerhays, Assistant Director-Testing at Salt Lake Community College NCTA Test Center Certification and Awards Committee Member | TBA |
| 4:30 pm – 4:45 pm | 15 Minute Break | ||
| 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm | Wrap-Up | Rebecca Westby, Director of Testing Services at Cochise College AZACTA President | TBA |
| 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Networking Event (Optional): Join us for an informal networking event where you can connect with fellow attendees, conference sponsor RegisterBlast, and conference presenters. | None: (Casual Networking) | TBA |
Thursday, June 26, 2025
| Time | Session | Presenter | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am – 8:30 am | Welcome/Business Meeting | Rebecca Westby, Director of Testing Services at Cochise College AZACTA President | TBA |
| 8:30 am – 9:00 am | Built Together, Stronger Than Ever: 22 Years of Collaboration in Testing Part 2 | Michele Pratt, Product Specialist with RegisterBlast Teri Moore, Customer Service Specialist with RegisterBlast | TBA |
| 9:00 am – 9:10 am | 10 Minute Break | ||
| 9:10 am – 9:55 am | Arizona Adult Education – High School Equivalency Support Services | JoLaunda Rodriguez, Director of HSE Services Jennifer Lombardo, Educational Program Specialist of HSE Services | TBA |
| 9:55 am – 10:05 am | 10 Minute Break | ||
| 10:05 am – 10:50 am | ChatGPT: Because Even Robots Need Someone to Talk To | Rebecca Westby, Director of Testing Services at Cochise College AZACTA President | TBA |
| 10:50 am – 11:00 am | 10 Minute Break | ||
| 11:00 am – 11:45 am | Partnering for Impact: Boosting your Testing Center’s Reach with Marketing Magic | Robyn Martin, Assistant Dean of Marketing, Communications and Advancement at Cochise College | TBA |
| 11:45 am – 12:00 pm | Awards/Closing | Rebecca Westby, Director of Testing Services at Cochise College AZACTA President Ashley Nichols, Student Services Analyst at Mesa Community College AZACTA President-Elect | TBA |