The Consortium hired a paid coordinator in 1985, moved to offices in 1991, hired a professional director in 1992, and added an assistant director and interns in 1993. D.C. CAAE's mission is to serve as a catalyst for ensuring high quality opportunities for arts education for all students through partnerships, raising public awareness and affecting public policy. CAAE supports arts educators, general educators, arts organizations, parent groups, community groups and arts supporters in their efforts to strengthen arts education their communities. Students, of course, are ultimately our main focus. Their educational success is dependent on our collaborative efforts to ensure that the arts are a part of their lives.
All arts are for all students.
Every student shall have access to an education in Dance, Music, Theatre and the Visual Arts, each discipline a distinct body of knowledge and skills. Arts education in the schools shall be delivered in a comprehensive, sequential manner by certified discipline specialists. Arts education can be significantly supported by classroom teachers, professional artists and community cultural and multicultural resources. Support and assist Colorado communities in developing and strengthening arts education in Colorado schools. We accomplish this by 2. providing information, technical assistance, training, consulting, and workshops.