California Arts Framework

Development of the California Arts Framework for Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve

The California Department of Education (CDE) is developing the California Arts Framework for Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (Arts Framework) to incorporate and support the California Arts Standards for Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve, which were adopted by the State Board of Education in January 2019.

• Schedule of Significant Events
  The schedule of significant events for the revision of the Arts Framework was approved by the State Board of Education on July 11, 2018.

Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee

On January 9, 2019, the SBE appointed 20 members to the Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee (VAPA CFCC) to assist in the development of the Arts Framework.

• VAPA CFCC Members
  The list includes the names and employer of each applicant.
  
• Guidelines for the California Arts Framework for Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve
  On January 9, 2019, the SBE approved guidelines to direct the work of the VAPA CFCC.

The VAPA CFCC will play a significant role in the development of the Arts Framework. All CFCC meetings will be held at the California Department of Education on the following dates:

• February 28–March 1, 2019
• April 4–5, 2019
• May 2–3, 2019
• June 13–14, 2019
• July 18–19, 2019
• August 15–16, 2019

Visual and Performing Arts Framework Focus Group Report

Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 9511(c), the CDE convened four focus groups across California to inform the content and guidance in the VAPA Framework.

• Visual and Performing Arts Framework Focus Group Report (DOCX)
  This report summarizes the feedback received during four focus group meetings held in August and September 2018.
  
• Focus Group Members
  This list of appointed focus group members and their local education agency affiliation was organized by meeting date.

Current Framework

• Visual and Performing Arts Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (PDF; 4MB)
  

Additional Resources

• Information about the 2019 Visual and Performing Arts content standards revision process
  
• Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards for California Public Schools: Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve (PDF) Adopted by the State Board of Education in January 2001.
  
• Visual and Performing Arts Guidance

Note: To order a copy of this framework please contact CDE Press.