Standards Implementation Support

The resources developed by the Kentucky Art Education Association (KyAEA) for the implementation of the new Kentucky Academic Standards for Visual Arts were created by John Vogel, Elementary Division Leader, to help educators translate the standards into clear, student-friendly, and classroom-ready tools. 

These resources were designed to make the standards more accessible and applicable by providing simplified “I Can” statements, instructional examples, and visual organization that supports daily lesson planning, student goal-setting, and assessment. For instance, the Anchor Standards At-A-Glance sheet gives teachers a quick reference to all eleven anchor standards across the four artistic processes, Creating, Presenting, Responding, and Connecting helping to ensure balanced and comprehensive arts instruction.

These materials were created to enhance instruction and consistency across Kentucky classrooms, and to support teachers in making the standards meaningful and engaging for all students. They are intended to be used in conjunction with, not as a replacement for, the full Kentucky Academic Standards for Visual Arts document. These resources reflect the thoughtful work and insight of the Standards Revision Committee, which included KyAEA board members Rachael King, Susan Hawkins, Cayce Davenport, Miranda Meeks, John Vogel, Sarah Horn, and Ilona Szekely.

All content is the intellectual property of the Kentucky Art Education Association. These materials may be used for classroom instructional purposes only and may not be copied, altered, reproduced, or sold for commercial use without prior written permission from KyAEA. For further information, additional resources, or questions, contact kyaeawebsite@gmail.com.

The following resource includes documents divided into the following sections:

• Standards At A Glance

• Standards Check

• Anchor Standards At A Glance

• Anchor Standards with Student Actions

• Anchor Standards Posters

• Process Component Description and Classroom Resources

• Project Standard Analysis

• Assessment and Reflection Tools

• Yearly Curriculum Guide 9 Week Planner

• Elementary Sample Lesson Plans & Template

Each section begins with a description of resource and a 'How To Use It' guide. You will then find links to load a PDF file of each resource document.  When printing these documents, they are formatted for 8.5" x 14" (LEGAL) sized paper. 

Below are links to Amazon for the legal size binder and page protectors if you choose to print these resources for use!