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The Next Step in K-12 Arts Learning Standards. http://nccas.wikispaces.com. National Standards Revision. Eight national organizations representing a rts education professionals. State Education Agency for Directors of Art Education The College Board
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The Next Step in K-12 Arts Learning Standards http://nccas.wikispaces.com
National Standards Revision Eight national organizations representing arts education professionals State Education Agency for Directors of Art Education The College Board American Alliance for Theater and Education Arts Education Partnership Educational Theater Association National Association for Music Education National Art Education Association National Dance Education Organization
National Standards Revision Coalition Goal Update the 1994 standards for arts education (adopted by 49 states) to reflect the 21st century needs of students, teachers, parents, and administrators. 1994 High School Choir
National Standards Revision Timeline a Approach - Overview 2011: Planning and research Jan-June 2012: Writing July-August 2012: Public comment Sept-Nov 2012: Review and response December 2012: Release Jan-June 2013: Collection of student exemplars July-October 2013: Beta testing December 2013: Launch of web-based next generation arts standards Identify best practices in arts education from the United States and abroad In-depth review of developmental research Incorporation of educational goals of 21st century skills and Big Ideas/ Enduring Understandings
National Standards Revision • Revised Arts Standards will include • Best practices based on College Board research studies. • Content, skills and process in dance, music, theater, visual arts • and media arts. • Achievement measures. • Use of student work as a means of calibrating achievement.
National Standards Revision • And… • Expanded grade levels. • Analysis of necessary supporting structures to help guide policy and budget decisions. • Web-based platform that student portfolios, teacher practice, assessment processes, and allowance for revisions and updates.
National Standards Revision Resources Current national arts education standards http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/standards.aspx Ongoing revision of national arts education standards www.nccas.wikispaces.com Current state arts education frameworks http://www.arkansased.org/educators/curriculum/frameworks.html Arkansas fine arts wiki www.adecreate.pbworks.com Arkansas music wiki http://arschoolmusic.pbworks.com/w/page/39470740/Makin%27%20Music%21 Lana Hallmark Fine Arts Specialist lana.hallmark@arkansas.gov 501-682-7590 John Jarboe Music Specialist john.jarboe@arkansas.gov 501-682-6620 http:www.apsva.us/Page/6048