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Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency

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History

The Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency is the latest testament to a rich history of excellent arts education in the state. This diploma seal is administered by the Arizona Department of Education’s Office of Arts Education and is awarded to graduates who complete minimum arts pathway requirements throughout their high school career. The State Seal of Arts Proficiency, or SB1111 as sponsored by Senator Paul Boyer, had bipartisan support and was a grassroots effort from Arizona Arts Education Advocates from across the state. It was signed into law by Governor Doug Ducey on May 14th, 2019. Board rule was adopted by the State Board of Education on October 28th, 2019.

Seal Objectives

Stakeholders from across the state of Arizona convened during the summer of 2019 to outline the objectives and the pathway requirements to achieve the State Seal of Arts Proficiency. Stakeholders identified that the purpose of the seal is:

  • 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

2020-2021 Timeline

  • Wednesday July 15th 8am: LEA APPLICATIONS OPEN
  • Tuesday September 15th 11:59pm: LEA APPLICATIONS DUE
  • Thursday October 15th 8am: LEA NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION STATUS
  • Friday April 16th 11:59pm: LEA SEAL ACHIEVEMENT REPORT DUE TO ADE
  • Monday May 3rd: DISTRICTS RECEIVE DIPLOMA SEALS FOR QUALIFYING GRADUATES

 

2021 LEA Achievement Report

Arts Seal Resources

A guidance document for LEAs who wish to administer the State Seal of Arts Proficiency

Arts Seal Guidance

A  brochure overviewing the seal objectives, minimum pathway requirements, and timeline of the Arts Proficiency seal.

Arts Diploma Brochure

A power point presentation that LEAs may utilize to present the State Seal of Arts Proficiency to leadership.

State Seal of Arts Proficiency Power Point

State Seal of Arts Proficiency Microtraining Standard from ADE Professional Development on Vimeo.

Adopted State Board of Education Rule on the State Seal of Arts Proficiency. Approved October 28th 2019.

R7-2-321 State Seal of Arts Proficiency

Agua Fria Unified High School District

Scottsdale Unified School District

2019-2020 Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency Year End Report

Student Design 

In the 2019-2020 school year, the Arizona Department of Education put out a call for student designers of the State Seal of Arts Proficiency. The Arizona Department of Education is proud to announce the winning design for the State Seal of Arts Proficiency. The selected design will be affixed to the diplomas of all graduates who meet the minimum arts education requirements. Congratulations Chloe Ball from Pinnacle High School in the Paradise Valley School District!  This design will be printed on copper foil and sent to schools administering the State Seal of Arts Proficiency by May 1st of each year.

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From the Arts Education Blog

Congratulations AZ Arts Teachers of the Year! Fri, Feb 26 2021 Spotlight, Arts Associations Updates

In celebration of March as Youth Arts Month Arizona Department of Education Recognizes the 2020 Arts Teachers of the Year!

ASU Gammage Seeks Jimmy Award Nominations Fri, Feb 12 2021 Opportunities

As part of their mission of “Connecting Communities” and to create more access, the 2020-2021 ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA) is seeking nominations for Best Lead Male and Best Lead Female candidates from schools that do not have access to theatre programs.

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