Social Studies

Curriculum Specialist

Curriculum Coach

Civics Test Information

Civics Study Materials
Civics Information

Civics Study Materials

KAHOOT Quizzes for review and Practice

I created these as 10-question quick breakdowns and made them available as games and study cards for anyone. Your teachers may use this in class, but for individual use ---

For Student FLASH CARDS: Go to this link on your mobile device --- Hit Start --- Choose Student - Put Age - Play Solo - FLASHCARDS

DVUSD Civics Practice #1
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DVUSD Civics Practice #9 - Updated January 2025

USCIS Civics Practice Test Link

https://my.uscis.gov/prep/test/civics

USCIS Civics Study For the Test

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/find-study-materials-and-resources/study-for-the-test

Civics Information

District Information & Expectations:

The Civics test is an assessment that became a high school graduation requirement in our state legislature, beginning with the 2016-2017 school year. Was updated for the 2026 graduation class.

District Information & Expectations

The Civics test serves as a high school graduation requirement mandated by the state legislature. This assessment began with the 2016-2017 school year and was updated for the 2026 graduation class. The DVUSD Assessment work team and District Administration determined specific testing protocols for 8th grade and high school levels. We use School City for all assessments.

8th Grade Goal & Expectations

Tests are available for teachers to assign. The 8th Grade Social Studies teacher is to administer the test once to every student on their Social Studies roster. This expectation applies to incoming students joining the class during the year. DVUSD aims for 90% or more of our students to take the test and 90% or better passing rate.

Passing Score: A passing grade stands at 70%.
Participation: We test all students to ensure that an attempt is made.
Inclusion: This includes students with an IEP, 504, or GEIT. These students receive the same accommodations provided during state testing.
Exceptions: Students with an IEP are not automatically exempt. Unless testing acts against a student's best interest or the student takes an alternative state assessment, please administer the test to all students.

High School Goal & Expectations

Tests are available for teachers to assign on a monthly basis. HS Department Chairs and Assistant Principals schedule a day, notify students and parents, provide review links, and administer tests in a secure environment.

11th Grade: Administer a test to all students who have not already passed.
12th Grade: Administer tests to students who need to pass as often as necessary, on a monthly basis.
Passing Score: 70% beginning with the graduating class of 2026.
Inclusion: This includes anyone with an IEP, 504 plan, or GEIT. All receive standard state testing accommodations.

Testing Environment

Students test in person using a district device with a lockdown browser. Teachers and staff must maintain a quiet and secure testing environment, with no materials or talking allowed. Adhere strictly to state testing requirements.

Timing: Students must complete the test during ONE seated session; however, time is unlimited.
Fall Testing: One day is dedicated in the Fall for 11th and 12th-grade students to take the assessment. Schools individually determine the best approach for their population.
Additional Dates: HS Department Chair and School Administration decide on extra testing dates.

Accommodations & Special Education

Students receiving special education services are not required to pass for graduation unless specifically written in the IEP. However, students who signed out of an IEP must pass the Civics test to graduate.

IEP Pro Form F It is best practice for all students with IEPs to have Form F addressed. This offers two options:

The student is required to take the test, but not required to pass.
The student is required to take and pass the test.

General Accommodations

Extended testing time with quick breaks.
Access to a Translation Dictionary, if requested, or use online translations available.
Using 504 accommodations to match state testing protocols.

Data & Reporting

Our data team extracts information from student records to identify those required to pass the Civics test. Once identified, the team compiles a list for schools to conduct testing.

Updates: Data is updated monthly and can be found in the portal under Social Studies and Civics Data.
Notification: Schools receive notifications and lists of students monthly who need to pass to graduate.
Transcripts: Registrars review transcripts for incoming students; this information is entered in PowerSchool.

Logistics for Specific Groups

Aspire Full Time: Students test in person by appointment with a counselor or office assistant.
Virtual Students: Counselors and teachers work to schedule times for students to come into the school building and take tests in a separate area.
Exchange Students: Students receiving a graduation diploma from DVUSD or any AZ school must pass. Exchange students are not obligated to take or pass the test.

District Celebrations

Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Celebration

Sandra Day O’Connor Civics Celebration September 25th

September 25, each year, shall be observed as Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Celebration Day. On This Day, each public school in this state shall dedicate the majority of the school day to civics education.
- If Sandra Day O'Connor Civics Celebration Day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or another day when a public school is not in session, the preceding or following school day shall be observed in the public school as a holiday.

Tribute Video to Justice O'Connor from Seneca Women on Vimeo.

Arizona Department of Education - Suggested Materials

Suggested Grade Level Lessons Shared Out

Specific Lessons K-2

Kindergarten - In Canvas: EconoEdLink Communities & What They Provide for Us

1st Grade - In Canvas: History’s Mysteries: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CITIZEN?

2nd Grade - In Canvas: Sandra Day O’Connor Day: DAZL-Britannica Library Children (zip 85027) Sandra Day O'Connor Link

Specific Lessons 3-5

3rd Grade - In Canvas: Sandra Day O'Connor Day (9/25): KidCitizen - Welcome to Congress

4th Grade - In Canvas: Center for Civics Education - Foundations of Democracy, Upper Elementary

Mr. Madison Needs Some Help (pdf)

5th Grade - How Did the Constitution Create Compromise? - Mystery 3 Which of the Anti-Federalist Ideas Is the Most Persuasive?

Specific Lessons 6-8

6th Grade - iCivics: Limiting Government & Kahoot

7th Grade - iCivics: Who Rules? & Kahoot

8th Grade - iCivics: Why Government & Kahoot or The Road to Civil Rights & Kahoot

Specific Lessons HS

World History - Comparison of civilization being taught with U.S.—sim. and diff of civic principles; Enlightenment ideals in the governments, the impact of slavery on enlightened ideals.
- iCivics: Bill of Rights No Big Deal
American History
iCivics - America’s Founding Preambles (9-12 version)
SHEG: Declaration of Independence, Federalists, and Anti-Federalists
Government/Civics
- iCivics: Constitutional Influencers
Economics
- EconEdLink: The Mystery of the Voters Who Don’t Vote, Unemployment and the New Deal, Campaign Finance, The Economics of Voting

9/11 Education Day

On 9/11 education day, each public school in this state shall dedicate a portion of the school day to age-appropriate education on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The state board of education may develop policies or adopt rules to carry out this section.

If 9/11 Education Day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or other day when a public school is not in session, the preceding or following school day shall be observed in the public school as the holiday.

Arizona Department of Education Suggested 9/11 Resources - ADE does not endorse or support any particular resource or curriculum. The following links are to resource options that local education agencies may choose and select from when making the best decisions for their students

September 11, 2001, Documentary Project, Available Online | Library of Congress (loc.gov)

Lesson Plans | National September 11 Memorial & Museum (911memorial.org)

Remembering 9/11, 20 years later Collection | Our Voices | Arizona PBS (azpbs.org)

Oral Histories | National September 11 Memorial & Museum (911memorial.org)

9/11 and the Constitution - civiced.org

About this Collection | September 11, 2001, Documentary Project | Digital Collections | Library of Congress (loc.gov)

Education - Flight 93 National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Bringing 9/11 in the Classroom—Useful Lessons | Learning for Justice

The Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq: Teaching Resources and Essential Questions - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Remembering 9/11, 20 years later Collection | Our Voices | Arizona PBS (azpbs.org)

Oral Histories | National September 11 Memorial & Museum (911memorial.org)

Choices Program | Oral History and September 11 - Choices Program

Lesson Plans | National September 11 Memorial & Museum (911memorial.org)

Suggested Grade Level Lessons Shared in the Past - so you do not have to search

Kinder - 2nd

Kinder - Book Read: The Little Chapel That Stood - This beautifully illustrated book tells of the historic chapel less than 100 yards from the Twin Towers that miraculously survived on 9-11. Firemen hung their shoes on the fence and raced to help the people in the towers: Oh what gallant men did we lose/Who never came back to get their shoes. The story of terror overcome by courage and bravery teaches us that no one is too small to make a difference. The Little Chapel That Stood Read Aloud OR The Survivor Tree - The Survivor Tree Book Reading

1st Grade - Book Read: September Roses - On September 11, 2001, two sisters from South Africa are flying to New York City with 2,400 roses to be displayed at a flower show. As their plane approaches the airport, a cloud of black smoke billows over the Manhattan skyline. When they land, they learn of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. All flights are canceled; the sisters cannot go home, and they are stranded with boxes and boxes of roses. In the days that followed September 11, Jeanette Winter was drawn to Union Square and saw, among the hundreds of memorial offerings, twin towers made of roses. In the pages of this small and vibrant book, she tells a moving story.

2nd Grade Book Read: 14 Cows For America - This New York Times Bestseller, from award-winning author Carmen Agra Deedy, is a true story of hope and generosity and the gift a small Kenyan village makes to the people of America. Grades 2 and above.

3rd - 5th

3rd Grade - Read Fireboat - The Story of the John J. Harvey - The John J. Harvey fireboat was the largest, fastest, shiniest fireboat of its time, but by 1995, the city didn’t need old fireboats anymore. So Harvey retired until a group of friends decided to save it from the scrap heap. Then, one sunny September day in 2001, something so horrible happened that the whole world shook. And a call came from the fire department, asking if the Harvey could battle the roaring flames. In this inspiring true story, Maira Kalman brings a New York City icon to life and proves that old heroes never die.

4th Grade - Memorializing 9/11 - Paying tributes to the attacks

5th Grade - History of the World Trade Center - The Changing Face of Lower Manhattan

6th - 8th - REQUIRED

6th Grade - Repercussions of 9/11 | American Anxiety After 9/11

7th Grade - Memorializing 9/11 - Moving Forward After Tragedy

8th Grade - 9/11 — Ways to reflect on the day’s legacy after two decades

This lesson is from PBS Newshour classroom and contains many options to choose how to reflect with your students. Teachers know the level of maturity of their students for the year, so please preview the videos & topics for your and your students' level of comfort in discussions.

High School - REQUIRED

Repercussions of 9/11 - Counterterrorism after 9/11

Repercussions of 9/11 - The International Fight Against Terrorism

Memorializing 9/11 - Architecture of Remembrance

Repercussions of 9/11 - Balancing National Security and Civil Liberties

Repercussions of 9/11 - The Evolving Threat of Terrorism

Antecedents of 9/11 - Warning Signs of an Attack

The Academy of Civic Engagement & Advanced Studies

The Academy is a 4-year program that focuses on civic engagement and college readiness through a variety of courses, guest speakers, field trips, and interactive learning. Students who are accepted into the Academy automatically become part of the Advanced Academics program, which includes Honors/Pre-AP/AP courses.

Learn more about the Academy of Civic Engagement & Advanced Studies, available at Sandra Day O'Connor High School.

Instructional Strategies

Thinking like a Historian Every Day in Social Studies

Teacher Instruction - Questions & Reflection

DIG - Historical Thinking Chart - Sourcing | Contextualization | Corroboration | Close Reading
DVSS - Teacher Reflection Scoring Progression Standards - Improving Classroom Instruction
HESS Cognitive Rigor Matrix - Social Studies-Humanities CRM - Building strategies to raise Critical Thinking

Instructional Strategies for Student Instruction

Hexagonal Thinking in Social Studies
- How we use Hexagonal Thinking PD Slidedeck
- K-2 | 3 - 5 | 6 - 8 | High School Example Slides

Document Analysis
- DVUSD Document Analysis PD Slidedeck
  - National Archives - Document Analysis PDF's -

The DVUSD Way in Social Studies

We provide extraordinary opportunities for every learner to Think Analytically about our past, Read Critically to understand our present, and Communicate Clearly to lead our future. This is how we graduate lifelong learners who are ready to successfully compete and positively impact the world.

The DVUSD Way - High-level Instructional Strategies

What does History & Social Studies look like in DVUSD?

History & Social Studies Curriculum & Assessment Resources

Expand to View Materials

Current DVUSD Staff Access Materials

DV Portal - Social Studies Page

DVSS K-12 Social Studies Canvas Page

DVSS K-12 Social Studies Google Teacher Drive

Access to McGraw-Hill Textbooks for Teachers & Students: start.dvusd.org

NEW DVUSD Teacher? Email to GET ACCESS

ADE K-12 Standards
ADE Vertical Alignment of Arizona History and Social Science Standards
ADE ELA Essential Standards Alignment with Social Studies Standards (coming soon)

Expectations for teachers:

The District Curriculum Guide and state standards are aligned with units to help plan, focus, and set the timeline for skills and content within the board-adopted curriculum.
Teachers will follow the Pacing Guide & use the adopted materials in instruction. Some curated items are provided and linked in the curriculum guides.
Resources are curated specifically for the standards and approved by the district. Outside materials should not be utilized, but can be submitted for curation.
Curriculum guides have materials and features that are also public-facing. They show the public district-approved text and supplemental source materials so they can preview beforehand. This includes websites, videos, and primary and secondary source texts.
Daily Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence + Declaration of Independence.
- Please introduce the Excerpt from the Declaration of Independence and Preamble to the Constitution to students starting in 4th grade during the year.
- This is done during the 1st hour, during school announcements, or on the day.
  - Pledge of Allegiance, Excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, Preamble to the Constitution, and a Moment of Silence.

K - 2 Curriculum, Assessment & Text information

Access to McGraw-Hill Textbooks for Teachers & Students: start.dvusd.org

DVUSD Kindergarten Curriculum Guide

Kinder Books — Adopted Textbook - McGraw Hill - Arizona: Grade K - Learning and Working Together

DVUSD 1st Grade Curriculum Guide

1st Grade Book — Adopted Textbook - McGraw Hill - Arizona: Grade 1 - Our Place in the World

DVUSD 2nd Grade Curriculum Guide

2nd grade book — Adopted Textbook - McGraw Hill - Arizona: Grade 2: Exploring Who We Are

3 - 5 Curriculum, Assessment & Text information

Access to McGraw-Hill Textbooks for Teachers & Students: start.dvusd.org

DVUSD 3rd Grade Curriculum Guide

3rd Grade Text — Adopted Textbook - McGraw Hill - Arizona: Grade 3 - Our Communities

DVUSD 4th Grade Curriculum Guide

4th Grade Text — Adopted Textbook - McGraw Hill - Arizona: Grade 4 - U.S. History Making a New Nation (Chapters 1 - 4 only)

DVUSD 5th Grade Curriculum Guide

Adopted Textbook - McGraw Hill - Discovering Our Past: United States Studies - Arizona Edition

6 - 8 Curriculum, Assessment & Text information

Access to McGraw-Hill Textbooks for Teachers & Students: start.dvusd.org

DVUSD 6th Grade Curriculum Guide

6th Grade Text — Adopted Textbook - McGraw-Hill - MS World History Voices & Perspectives

DVUSD 7th Grade Curriculum Guide

7th grade text — Adopted Textbook - McGraw Hill - Integrated Global Studies - Arizona Edition

DVUSD 8th Grade Curriculum Guide

8th Grade Text — Adopted Textbook - McGraw Hill - MS Exploring Civics & Economics

HS Curriculum, Assessment & Text information

Access to McGraw-Hill Textbooks for Teachers & Students: start.dvusd.org

DVUSD World History & World History Honors/IB Curriculum Guide

Adopted Textbook: General/Honors/IB, McGraw-Hill; HS World History

Adopted Textbook: AP World History, McGraw-Hill; Bently, Traditions & Encounters, AP 7th edition 2023

SSWH - Daily Planning Guide
- DVSS - 55 Minutes Lesson Plan Guidance HS

Fall & Spring Inquiry DBQ's given and scored

DVSS - How to Write an Inquiry DBQ HS SlideDeck
- DVSS - Master the Inquiry DBQ HS Infographic
- DVSS - How to Write an Inquiry DBQ HS Printable Packet

SSWH - Inquiry DBQ Assessment Rubric

DVUSD United States History & Honors/IB Curriculum Guide

Adopted Textbook: General/Honors/IB, McGraw-Hill; HS United States History

Adopted Textbook: AP United States History, McGraw-Hill; Brinkley, American History: Connecting with the Past, AP 16th Edition 2023

SSUS - Daily Planning Guide
- DVSS - 55 Minutes Lesson Plan Guidance HS

Fall & Spring Inquiry DBQ's given and scored

DVSS - How to Write an Inquiry DBQ HS SlideDeck
- DVSS - Master the Inquiry DBQ HS Infographic
- DVSS - How to Write an Inquiry DBQ HS Printable Packet

SSUS - Inquiry DBQ Assessment Rubric

DVUSD Government Curriculum Guide

Adopted Textbook - General/Honors/IB, McGraw-Hill; HS United States Government & Civics

Adopted Textbook - AP Government & Politics, McGraw-Hill; Harrison, American Democracy Now, AP 7th edition

SSGov - Daily Planning Guide
- DVSS - 55 Minutes Lesson Plan Guidance HS

DVSS - How to Write an Inquiry DBQ HS SlideDeck
- DVSS - Master the Inquiry DBQ HS Infographic
- DVSS - How to Write an Inquiry DBQ HS Printable Packet

DVUSD Economics Curriculum Guide

Adopted Textbook - General/Honors/IB, McGraw-Hill; HS Economics

Adopted Textbook - AP Economics, McGraw-Hill; McConnell AP Economics 22e 2021

SSEcon - Daily Planning Guide
- DVSS - 55 Minutes Lesson Plan Guidance HS

DVUSD HS Graduation Requirements with Social Studies

Arizona State Seal Info: Civics Literacy & Personal Finance

Information & Submission for AZ Seal of Civics Literacy

What is the Seal of Civic Literacy?

This program recognizes high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in Civics at the time of graduation. The completion of a set of Arizona State Board of Education-approved tasks determines proficiency. A seal is placed on the diploma and noted on the transcript up to 90 days after graduation. Below is the documentation required to earn this seal.

Eligibility for the State Seal of Civics Literacy:

Students must complete all requirements during grades 9-12. The only requirement that can be completed before 9th grade is passing the Arizona Civics Test.
Students must complete all required high school social studies courses with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale.
Students must obtain a passing score of 70% on the Arizona Civics Test.
Students must meet the specific requirements of each of the 3 categories. Information about the categories, including examples and approved programs, is available in the Requirement Details & Approved Programs section below.
1. Civics Learning (Complete/Participate in 3 Instances)
2. Civics Engagement (Complete 30 Hours)
  - Just being in an organization does not qualify you for service hours (attending a lunchtime NJHS meeting is not service or civics learning).
3. Written Reflection (Demonstrate Students' Civic Knowledge)
  - Civics engagement activities can also be completed through programs listed under Civics Learning. For example, a student may be active in a Student Government elective that includes civic learning through government processes. Then the student government decides to host a get-out-the-vote campaign on campus, which counts as a civic engagement activity.

** Select a mentor teacher to assist you through this process. Materials must be submitted in full by the individual student via the Google Form below to the District by April 1st, 2027. Notification will happen by May 1st, 2027.

STEP 1:

Use the ADE Website to look at the Criteria for the Seal of Civics Literacy

Scroll Down to Requirement Details & Approved Programs - for more details and program information on these Categories

Civics Learning Requirement
- Students must complete or participate in at least three instances that specifically focus on civics content and learning (view the Arizona State Standards for guidance on the definition of civics education).
- This learning must be other than a traditional senior government course. AP Government is an acceptable program with a score of 3 or above, but it is not required.
- Students are not required to participate in an institute or program that requires travel.
- Some programs link to specific counties or cities, but note that as long as it is the same program, it meets the criteria.
Civics Engagement Hours Requirement
- Students must participate in 30 HOURS of civic engagement activities, with at least 10 hours dedicated to civics-specific activities.
- Civic-specific (engagement) activities are defined as activities:
  - Where students engage with community members (virtually or in person) to identify a cause/issue in the community, state, or nation.
  - That must be validated by a supervisor or leader.
  - Where students are practicing civics and participating in civics (demonstrating their civic knowledge).
  - Are completed with a public agency or civics organization.
  - That occurs outside of class time, but can still be completed at school.
- Community service activities are defined as:
  - Unpaid work performed for the benefit and betterment of the community.
  - Working with a credible organization or group (not affiliated with the family).
  - That are validated by a supervisor or leader.
  - Can be completed based on personal interests and preferences.
  - Just being in an organization does not qualify you for service hours (attending a lunchtime NJHS meeting is not service or civics learning).
- Districts/schools should provide a template for documenting these hours. Data collection can be done virtually or physically. It is recommended that the school collect supervisor information in case verification is needed.
  - SAMPLE TEMPLATE (Canva)
Written Reflection
- Participating students must complete a written reflection on their experiences earning the Arizona State Seal of Civics Literacy.
- See the Written Reflection Guidance for prompts, alignment to the standards, and a rubric.
- DVUSD Written Reflection Prompt & Scoring Rubric
- Completion of the following programs meets the written reflection requirement:
  - Civics, Leadership, and You from the Flinn Foundation
  - Imprints of Honor (previously Veterans' Heritage Project)
  - NextGen Roundtable: Student Civil Discourse Lab through CloseUp
  - Civics Matters Arizona
  - Civics in a Year Podcast from the Center for American Civics at ASU
  - Scouting America Merit Badges

STEP 2:

Submit your Completed Application below on the DVUSD Google Form by April 1st, 2027

2026 - 2027 Timeline

September 1st, 8 am: District Notice to the ADE - Intent to Participate

August 31st, 2026 : Application 26/27 is available

September - March: Time for Students to Work & Get Verification for their coursework. Possible working w/ Mentor Teacher for help or asking questions to finish pieces

March 2027: Finalize and put together all the pieces and submit

April 1st, 2027: Last Day to Submit Seal of Civics Literacy online to DVUSD

May 1st, 2027: Start of Notifications if receiving the Seal of Civics Literacy

Information & Submission for AZ Seal of Personal Finance

What is the Seal of Personal Finance?

The Arizona Seal of Personal Finance program recognizes high school students who achieve a high level of proficiency in Personal Finance.
The seal is placed upon the student's diploma and noted on their transcript. The completion of a set of Arizona State Board Of Education Criteria determines proficiency. A seal is placed on the diploma and noted on the transcript up to 90 days after graduation. Below is the documentation required to earn this seal.

Eligibility for the State Seal of Personal Finance:

Students must complete all requirements during grades 9-12. Previous experience will not be counted.
Students must complete all social studies courses with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Students must complete 1 activity from each of the four categories. You may select a mentor teacher to assist you through this process.
- Category 1: Completion of an approved personal finance program (Learning)
- Category 2: Participation in a co-curricular or extracurricular program (Outside of School)
- Category 3: Completion of a college and/or career readiness plan
- Category 4: Passage of an assessment of personal finance (Proof of Proficiency)
Materials must be submitted by the individual student in the Google Form below to the District by April 1st, 2027. Notification will happen by May 1st, 2027

STEP 1:

Use the ADE Website to look at the Criteria for the Seal of Personal Finance

Scroll Down to Requirement Details & Approved Programs - for more details and program information on these Categories

Curriculum or Personal Finance Program
- must have proof that the whole personal finance program is completed.
- The curriculum must meet the requirements outlined in the Program Rubric to be considered an approved Category 1. This rubric was used to determine the eligibility of programs for this requirement.
- The curriculum listed below will indicate whether it includes a personal finance assessment that meets category four’s criterion. It will also note if the program includes additional topics.
Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Activities
- Must be completed outside of the required economics class or after school hours. It cannot count as a grade.
- A professional program that is personal finance related (fits within one or more of the Rubric Topics) and is approved by ADE and the State Board of Education.
- Students must commit at least 10 hours. Students may need to complete more than one program or activity to meet this requirement.
College/Career Readiness Plan
- Students must complete one or more of the approved college- and career-readiness plans. Completing these plans helps students apply the personal finance knowledge they have obtained to future planning.
  - ECAP, FAFSA, CTE Certification, AVID Elective Course, IEP Future Plan
  - Junior Achievement Inspire
  - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Assessment(s)
- Obtain a 60% passing score on an assessment(s) from the approved curriculum above or one of the following:
  - Personal Finance-related Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Objective Test
  - Center for Financial Responsibility Personal Financial Literacy Certification
  - Council for Economic Education Ready Assessments
  - Arizona Council on Economic Education Personal Finance Challenge
  - Arizona Council on Economic Education Unit One: Personal Finance Assessment
  - Create an assessment using district resources, curriculum, and materials that covers topics from the required curriculum/program. Use the Personal Finance Program Rubric as a guide. Must be approved by the Arizona Department of Education.
    - End-of-lesson unit assessments can be used instead of an end-of-course exam.

STEP 2:

Submit your Reflection and Pieces of the Completed Application below on the DVUSD Google Form by April 1st, 2027

2026 - 2027 Timeline

September 1st, 8 am: District Notice to the ADE - Intent to Participate

August 31st, 2026 : Application 26/27 is available

September - March: Time for Students to Work & Get Verification for their coursework. Possible working w/ Mentor Teacher for help or asking questions to finish pieces

March 2027: Finalize and put together all the pieces and submit

April 1st, 2027: Last Day to Submit Seal of Personal Finance online to DVUSD

May 1st, 2027: Start of Notifications if receiving the Seal of Personal Finance

Social Studies

K-12 History & Social Studies Specialist

K-5 Science & Social Studies Coach

Teacher Instruction - Questions & Reflection