standards

The Connecticut Standards for Visual Arts

and

The State Curriculum Frameworks

WHEREAS, Our national leaders have not only proclaimed the Arts to be a main component of the core curriculum, but also have asked that standards of knowledge and performance be devised in the arts, and

WHEREAS, These National Art Standards have been studies and adopted by many state educational institutions, and

WHEREAS, The State of Connecticut has requested Art Standards and curriculum frameworks based on the National Standards, for the particular needs of the State; and

WHEREAS, These Connecticut specific standards and curriculum's frameworks have been reviewed, revised and re-written by Art Education specialists and the C.A.E.A.

THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Connecticut Art Education Association, Inc. proclaims its support and acceptance of the Connecticut standards for visual arts and the State curriculum frameworks.