_CREATIVITY. Common Core and the Arts. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is a state-led initiative to ensure that students leave school with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in college and in their careers.
The resulting changes to the expectations of arts educators can be profound. AEP is providing this (ever-growing) selection of resources to help AEP Partner Organizations, arts educators, school leaders, and policymakers develop a better understanding of the Common Core and what the movement means for the arts. Common Core State Standards Common Core State Standards Initiative – The home site for the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) provides a strong baseline of information for those interested in learning more about the Common Core. Arts - Iowa Department of Education. Summer Program Helping Teachers Infuse Arts with the Common Core Standards. While most teachers and administrators are recharging their schooling batteries this summer, dozens of Sacramento area educators are hitting the books—arts books that is!
During the week of July 22-26, art teachers, art coaches and school administrators are participating in the first ever SCOE Leadership Institute Arts Academy. It is a week-long, professional development workshop focusing on arts education.