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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
CURRICULUM
& ASSESSMENT:
ARTS
(Updated 6/3/10)
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OVERVIEW
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Arts education in Vermont is currently centered on the new Arts Grade Cluster Expectation (GCEs). Arts GCEs are organized by the four art forms; art, dance, music and theater. Like the Grade Level Expectations in other content areas, the Arts Grade Cluster Expectations are more specific statements of the Vermont standards in Vermont Framework of Standards & Learning Opportunities. However, unlike the Grade Level Expectations which delineate specific grade levels, these grade expectations are organized by Grade Clusters (pre-K and K; 1 and 2, 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; and high school). The purpose of using grade clusters is to provide additional flexibility for alignment of local curriculum and local comprehensive assessment systems.
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LINKS
TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 6/3/10)
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Valid Models of Assessment in the Arts
The department is currently working with other New England states in identifying valid models of assessment in the arts. In addition, plans are underway to organize professional development networks in Arts to assist teachers in establishing connections between the Arts Grade Cluster Expectations and assessment strategies and models. Educators are encouraged to share reliable and innovative local models of assessment with Gail Kilkelly. |
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Arts Grade Expectations
A grade expectation (GE) is a stated objective that relates directly to a Vermont standard and associated evidences. A GE differentiates performance on content knowledge or skills between adjacent grade levels and describe clearly what students will do to show that they understand a designated concept. As a set, GEs should lead to focused, coherent, and developmentally appropriate instruction without narrowing the curriculum and can be used for local curriculum and assessment development.
The GEs also are offered in the following formats:
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Vermont Arts Education “Portaportal” Resource Listings
Portaportal is a web-based bookmarking utility that lets you store links to your favorite Web sites online. The Vermont Arts Education Portaportal is the place to find Web links to a number of national, state and local arts education resources. So when you ask the question, “Where can I find a copy of…” go to this site and see if the link is posted. If you have problems or want to suggest a link, contact Gail Kilkelly. |
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Arts Education Listserv
The department has established listservs for music, dance, theatre or visual arts educators. If you are not on the listserv and would like to be added, please send your name with art form (e.g. Gail Kilkelly – music) to gail.kilkelly@state.vt.us. Email messages are sent via these listservs directly to arts teachers several times a year to inform Vermont arts educators about opportunities for professional development, grants, etc. |
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Arts Curriculum Resources
View information and links about the FREE "Jazz Curriculum" from the National Endowment for the Arts and Jazz at Lincoln Center. |
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
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Gail Kilkelly, Arts Assessment Coordinator
(802) 828-6560 (P)
(802) 828-6563 (F)
gail.kilkelly@state.vt.us
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