Arts Education Advisory Council

Agenda

Thursday, November 5th, 2026
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Via Zoom

Posted: 11/3/2026 10:15 a.m.

• 3:00 – 3:10
  • Welcome
  • Approve Minutes from last Meeting
  
  
• 3:10 – 3:15
  • Review Charge from Commissioner Martinez
  
  
• 3:15 – 3:35
  • DESE Updates from Dawn
    • Arts Conference
    • Arts Grant
    • New Curriculum Guide and limitations
  
  
• 3:35 – 4:20
  • Implications on the Arts of Graduation Requirements
    • Padlet
      • Discussion Questions —
        • What validated you? What themes emerged?
        • What supports could be beneficial?
        • What recommendations can we put forward to DESE?
      • Keep in mind: Locus of Control
• 4:20 – 4:30
  • Public Comment
  • Closing
    • Year Ahead
  
  

Remaining Meeting Dates:

3:00–4:30 p.m.

• November 5, 2026
• January 14, 2027
• February 25, 2027
• April 15, 2027

Charge:

The Arts Education Advisory Council advises the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education on matters pertinent to the development of arts education in the Commonwealth. To accomplish that goal, the Council will:

• advise the Board and the Commissioner on unmet needs within the state in the arts education of children
• propose initiatives and resources involving arts education
• review the implementation of the 2019 Arts Curriculum Framework
• provide additional programmatic recommendations as it deems necessary

to fulfill the Board's Vision of a Graduate, Cross-Agency Anchor Priorities, and Supporting Priorities

Last Updated: November 3, 2026