Evaluation criteria and a rating scale are provided for administrators, professional staff, and community representatives who want to assess school arts programs. These criteria may also be used to generate information to establish program goals, plan inservice programs, or plan and evaluate state and federal programs. Criteria are established for: (1) philosophy and policy; (2) management and administration; (3) preparation and training; (4) facilities and equipment; (5) communication and community involvement; (6) curriculum; and (7) evaluation. (SM)