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SED seeks review of theater guide

May 27, 2004

The State Education Department is seeking comment on a new publication entitled: Theatre: A Resource Guide for Standards-Based Instruction. This guide was developed in collaboration with the New York State Theatre Education Association. Its purpose is to assist educators in implementing the State's Learning Standards for the Arts in Theatre.

The document's main body contains the performance indicators for theater with listings of student knowledge/skills, encapsulated instructional ideas, and suggested assessments. These materials are presented in grade level groupings of PreK-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8; Commencement General Education and Commencement Major Sequence (9-12). The guide also contains additional materials for developing and delivering an effective instructional program.

The guide and an online survey is available on the Curriculum, Instruction and Instructional Technology website for review and comment. Please see NEWS under Information at www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/arts.html.