This Arts Education page provides materials and resources for developing quality PreK-12 dance, music, theatre, and visual arts education programs. It includes resources to inform users about the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts and related curriculum guides, instructional requirements, and assessment tools.

On this page you will find links to:

• the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts (Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts) ;
• a Summary of the PreK-12 Arts Education State requirements;
• Approval Information and Application for locally developed courses;
• Statewide Arts Education Data summaries and multiyear charts;
• Other resources that support increased student achievement of the learning standards; and
• Periodic updates regarding Arts news, information, and funding opportunities from the State and national levels to promote arts education.

News and Upcoming Events

• U.S. Secretary of Education Affirms Value of Arts Education

• The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2008 Arts Results Released (August 2009)

• Americans For The Arts: Arts Education System Change (March 2009)
• SAT Scores and Studies in the Arts, 2008 Report (March 2009)
• More News...