The recommendations presented in this document concern which instructional materials should be adopted in the bilingual language arts and visual and performing arts in the State of California. Each of the instructional programs, both those recommended for adoption and those not recommended, are described at length with the rationale for the Curriculum Commission's decision articulated. The programs assessed here are designed to be used either in full or in part from the kindergarten through grade eight. The arts education policy statement of the State Board of Education is included, as is a statement entitled "Concepts for Strengthening Arts Education in Schools," published by the American Council for the Arts. A list of resources used in preparing this publication also is included. (DB)