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2009 Dance Standards

Colorado Academic Standards Dance Graphic (small)

2009 Online Sortable Standards by Content, Grade, and PGC

Dance Standards Downloads

P-12 Standards (PDF): 2009 Colorado Academic Standards - Dance
P-12 Standards (Word): 2009 Colorado Academic Standards - Dance
By Grade (PDF): Preschool and Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | HS
By Grade (Word): Preschool and Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | HS
Supporting Materials: Introduction | Prepared Graduate Competencies (pdf) | Standards Category Definitions (pdf) | 21st Century Skills in Dance (pdf) | Grade Level Expectations (pdf) | Family and Community Guides
Changes From Pre-2009 Model Content Standards: Overview of Changes (pdf)
Curriculum Design Tools: Vertical Progressions | K-5 Content Connections | Curriculum Overview Samples | Instructional Unit Samples
Archived Materials (contact CDE content specialist if needed): Graphic Organizers

2020 Dance Standards

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Standards Online

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Dance Standards Downloads

P-12 Standards
- Introduction: Purpose, Prepared Graduate Statements, Standards Category Definitions
- 2020 Colorado Academic Standards - Dance (PDF)
Alternative Formats: Spreadsheet CSV | Microsoft Excel | Markdown/Plain Text | Simplified Word
Review and Revision: Summary of Changes | Detailed Changes | Dance Committee Page

2009 Drama and Theatre Arts Standards

Colorado Academic Standards Drama and Theatre Arts Graphic (small)

2009 Online Sortable Standards by Content, Grade, and PGC

Drama and Theatre Arts Standards Downloads

P-12 Standards (PDF): 2009 Colorado Academic Standards - Drama and Theatre Arts
P-12 Standards (Word): 2009 Colorado Academic Standards - Drama and Theatre Arts
By Grade (PDF): Preschool and Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | HS
By Grade (Word): Preschool and Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | HS
Supporting Materials: Introduction | Prepared Graduate Competencies (pdf) | Standards Category Definitions (pdf) | 21st Century Skills in Drama and Theatre Arts (pdf) | Grade Level Expectations (pdf) | Family and Community Guides
Changes From Pre-2009 Model Content Standards: Overview of Changes (pdf)
Curriculum Design Tools: Vertical Progressions | K-5 Content Connections | Curriculum Overview Samples | Instructional Unit Samples
Archived Materials (contact CDE content specialist if needed): Graphic Organizers

2020 Drama and Theatre Arts Standards

Standards Online

Interact with the 2020 Standards Online

Drama and Theatre Arts Standards Downloads

P-12 Standards:
- Introduction: Purpose, Prepared Graduate Statements, Standards Category Definitions
- 2020 Colorado Academic Standards - Drama and Theatre Arts (PDF)
Alternative Formats: Spreadsheet CSV | Microsoft Excel | Markdown/Plain Text | Simplified Word
Review and Revision: Summary of Changes | Detailed Changes | Drama and Theatre Arts Committee Page

2009 Music Standards

Colorado Academic Standards Music Graphic (small)

2009 Online Sortable Standards by Content, Grade, and PGC

Music Standards Downloads

P-12 Standards (PDF): 2009 Colorado Academic Standards - Music
P-12 Standards (Word): 2009 Colorado Academic Standards - Music
By Grade (PDF): Preschool and Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | HS
By Grade (Word): Preschool and Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | HS
Supporting Materials: Introduction | Prepared Graduate Competencies (pdf) | Standards Category Definitions (pdf) | 21st Century Skills in Music (pdf) | Grade Level Expectations (pdf) | Family and Community Guides
Changes From Pre-2009 Model Content Standards: Overview of Changes (pdf)
Curriculum Design Tools: Vertical Progressions | K-5 Content Connections | Curriculum Overview Samples | Instructional Unit Samples
Archived Materials (contact CDE content specialist if needed): Graphic Organizers

2020 Music Standards

Standards Online

Interact with the 2020 Standards Online

Music Standards Downloads

P-12 Standards
- Introduction: Purpose, Prepared Graduate Statements, Standards Category Definitions
- 2020 Colorado Academic Standards - Music (PDF)
Alternative Formats: Spreadsheet CSV | Microsoft Excel | Markdown/Plain Text | Simplified Word
Review and Revision: Summary of Changes | Detailed Changes | Music Committee Page

2009 Visual Arts Standards

Colorado Academic Standards Visual Arts Graphic (small)

2009 Online Sortable Standards by Content, Grade, and PGC

Visual Arts Standards Downloads

P-12 Standards (PDF): 2009 Colorado Academic Standards - Visual Arts
P-12 Standards (Word): 2009 Colorado Academic Standards - Visual Arts
By Grade (PDF): Preschool and Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | HS
By Grade (Word):Preschool and Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | HS
Supporting Materials: Introduction | Prepared Graduate Competencies (pdf) | Standards Category Definitions (pdf) | 21st Century Skills in Visual Arts (pdf) | Grade Level Expectations (pdf) | Family and Community Guides
Changes From Pre-2009 Model Content Standards: Overview of Changes (pdf)
Curriculum Design Tools: Vertical Progressions | K-5 Content Connections | Curriculum Overview Samples | Instructional Unit Samples
Archived Materials (contact CDE content specialist if needed): Graphic Organizers

2020 Visual Arts Standards

Standards Online

Interact with the 2020 Standards Online

Visual Arts Standards Downloads

P-12 Standards
- Introduction: Purpose, Prepared Graduate Statements, Standards Category Definitions
- 2020 Colorado Academic Standards - Visual Arts (PDF)
Alternative Formats: Spreadsheet CSV | Microsoft Excel | Markdown/Plain Text | Simplified Word
Review and Revision: Summary of Changes | Detailed Changes | Visual Arts Committee Page

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Colorado Arts Standards

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​2009 Dance Standards

Dance Standards Downloads

2020 Dance Standards

Standards Online

Dance Standards Downloads

2009 Drama and Theatre Arts Standards

Drama and Theatre Arts Standards Downloads

2020 Drama and Theatre Arts Standards

Standards Online

Drama and Theatre Arts Standards Downloads

2009 Music Standards

Music Standards Downloads

2020 Music Standards

Standards Online

Music Standards Downloads

2009 Visual Arts Standards

Visual Arts Standards Downloads

2020 Visual Arts Standards

Standards Online

Visual Arts Standards Downloads

2009 Dance Standards