"The ARTs, which include dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, will be effectively integrated into student educational experiences in all Washington State schools. Our belief is that quality instruction in The ARTs shall be provided by arts specialists and classroom teachers and supported by partnerships with professional organizations and community programs in the arts. This partnered instruction will enhance both student literacy, and meaningful, purposeful, and enjoyable educational learning opportunities. It will also support student preparation for life as a contributing 21st century citizen. We further believe that the arts integrate with all other subject areas to create learning opportunities for all learners that communicate achievement, respect, freedom, and fun."

"Our continuous goal for the arts is to offer and support a comprehensive and sequential, standards based K-12 arts program, in dance, music, theatre and the visual arts, available to all learners in all 296 school districts in Washington State."

OSPI Vision statement - The Arts