California Arts Education Framework

The California Arts Education Framework adopted by the State Board of Education in 2020, provides guidance for implementing arts education in California in grades TK through 12. This page provides links to collections of framework-aligned implementation resources for Chapters 1 through 9. These collections have been curated through collaboration among county offices of education and with leading arts education organizations throughout the state.

Chapter 9

Making plans for how to spend Proposition 28 funds? Check out our resource collection for Chapter 9, which provides the latest research-based, state-adopted guidance for educational leaders, teachers, and others who provide arts education to TK–12 students in California. 

Framework Chapters

Explore individual chapters of the California Arts Education Framework and access a comprehensive collection of resources to support its implementation.

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Chapter 1

Vision and Goals for Standards-Based Arts Education

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Chapter 2

The Instructional Cycle

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Chapter 4

Media Arts

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Chapter 7

Visual Arts

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Chapter 8

Transcending Disciplinary Boundaries—Arts Integration

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Chapter 9

Implementing Effective Arts Education​

Framework Resources for Implementation

Explore individual chapters of the California Arts Education Framework and access a comprehensive collection of resources to support its implementation.

Videos

Full video and video excerpts from the virtual launch of the California Arts Education Framework in 2022.

Infographics and Handouts

Downloadable infographics and bite-sized PDF handouts focused on key topics from the framework.

Slide Decks

Customizable slide decks for use in professional learning framework rollout and implementation sessions.