How should accountability be demanded so that Fine Arts courses meet rigorous requirements?
There are already in place Sunshine State Standards for the Arts, and schools should be required to demonstrate compliance with the benchmarks already defined. Rigorous music performance assessments are already in place and administered by the Florida School Music Association (see State Music Performance Assessment Report, 2001,). That association, which governs interscholastic music activities in Florida, will be developing assessments that are inclusive of all of the elements of the Sunshine State Standards. The other state Fine Arts associations are in the process of developing similar assessments. Action needed Make certain your advocacy network in your county is strong and that communication systems are in place for rapid use. Network with all Fine Arts educators and advocates on your campus. Network with all levels of Fine Arts educators in your school system (elementary – middle – high school – college). Use these talking points to communicate with your state legislators and let
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