Educators from around the state, with the help of The Vermont Institutes, developed Vermont Physical Education Grade Cluster Expectations (GCEs) as a means to identify the physical education content knowledge and skills expected of all students for local assessment required under Act 68. This work was accomplished using the "Vermont's Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities," Vermont curricula, national standard documents, National Association of Sports and Physical Education Standards, state standard documents, and current research as resources. In November, 2003, the Grade Expectations (GEs) were reviewed by over 200 physical education educators from around the state. The data from field review was collected, reviewed, and used to revise the GEs. They were then sent out for Expert Review and revised one final time. GEs are meant to capture the essential learning elements that can be assessed locally. The twelve Physical Education GCEs are written to address four areas of learning: (1) Knowledge/Motor Skills; (2) Physical Fitness; (3) Affective Qualities; and (4) Social Interaction. Standards for these areas are outlined in this document.