The development and growth of a quality art program, capable of preparing all students to demonstrate the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in art, depends on a comprehensive process of evaluating and defining program characteristics. Art teachers, supervisors, coordinators, principals, and other campus and district administrators should participate in the process of program evaluation. Information from this process can be used to develop a plan for strengthening art programs.

• Are art classes regularly scheduled and available to every student?
• Are the TEKS the foundation of classroom activities, instruction, and student assessment? Describe how teachers use the TEKS in planning and implementing instruction.
• Are art curricula aligned with the TEKS at each grade and course level?
• Are instructional materials, classroom activities, and teaching strategies aligned with the Art TEKS and local curriculum?
• How are safety needs of students accommodated?
• How does student assessment in art measure or demonstrate the student expectations outlined in the TEKS?
• Describe how current course offerings meet the needs and interests of students. How do they achieve the goals of the Art TEKS?
• How does the school's program structure and content retain students in art programs?
• How are tools of technology used to increase student learning of content in art?
• How do physical classroom facilities support quality teaching and learning in art?