Dysart USD
AZ Arts Proficiency Seal
2024-2025 School Year
State Seal of Arts Proficiency: History and Objectives
The Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency was signed into law by Governor Doug Ducey on May 14th, 2019. SB1111 had bipartisan support and was a grassroots effort from Arts Education Advocates from across the state. Senator Paul Boyer served as the bill’s sponsor.
The goals of the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency are:
To celebrate students who demonstrate high levels of proficiency in the Arizona Arts Education Standards through personal expression and creative experiences in arts education programs
To identify pathways of artistic literacy that cultivate skills for 21st century success
To prepare students for college and career readiness, including active participation in the creative industries sector
To promote increased access to well-rounded, high quality arts education across the state
Timeline for Students
August 5-16, 2024- School Level Presentation of Seal to interested students, hold informational parent meeting.
August 16, 2024 - Teachers need to verify that all seniors and early grads are on their school's art seal spreadsheet.
September 1, 2024- Digital Student Letter of Intention (see resources) must be completed.
September 15, 2024- Credit checks completed by Arts Director. Notification sent via email to the mentor teachers, for any further conversations needed to be had or class schedule changes needed.
October 4, 2024- Teachers need to upload portfolio links to school's art seal spreadsheet.
December 20, 2024- Senior Portfolios Completed (1st semester final).
January 7-31 , 2025- Senior portfolios reviewed and revised based on panel feedback.
March 30 2025- Director of Arts final approval
April 15, 2025- Seal Achievement Report Due to ADE
May 1, 2025- Districts receive diploma seals for qualifying graduates.