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Visual and Performing Arts Standards and Framework |
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Instruction in the visual and performing arts reflects the conceptual shifts of the California Arts Standards, adopted in January 2019. The new standards are designed like a spiral, in which students increase and deepen their artistic literacy, creativity, and critical thinking skills at each level, and will emerge ready to engage in a lifetime of arts experiences and appreciation. Students who complete a sequenced four-course arts pathway will be prepared for college, career, or conservatory, and receive a VAPA honor graduation cord. The California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve was adopted by the State Board of Education on January 9, 2019. Instruction in every arts discipline and at every grade level utilize the same four artistic processes:
The California Arts Framework for Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve was adopted by the State Board of Education on July 8, 2020. These documents are available here: https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/vapacontentstds.asp. |
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