🎓 Professional Development Credit for Teachers

When you submit student work to the Progressive Young Artists Awards (PYAA), you’ll receive a Professional Development (PD) Certificate acknowledging your participation.

This certificate recognizes:

  • Your time guiding students through the creative process

  • Your commitment to arts education

  • Your professional contribution to a national-level event

You’ll receive a PDF certificate (3 hours) that can be submitted to your school or district for potential PD credit.

❓ PD Credit – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many hours is the certificate worth?
 A: The certificate reflects 3 hours of professional development time — based on your time spent organizing, supporting, and submitting student work.

Q: Will my school or district accept it?
 A: Acceptance varies by district and state. Many teachers successfully use certificates like this for PD hours by submitting them to their administrator or PD coordinator. We encourage you to check your local guidelines.

Q: Is this certificate from an official state provider?
 A: We are not a certified provider in any specific state. However, many districts accept certificates from reputable organizations when accompanied by a clear description of the activity and time commitment.

Q: What’s included on the certificate?
 A: Your certificate will include:

  • Your name

  • The date of submission

  • A description of the activity

  • Our organization’s name and contact info

  • A signature from the program director

Q: When will I receive it?
 A: You’ll receive the certificate by email after the submission deadline (September 15, 2025), or earlier upon request.