Overview of Montana’s STARS incentives for raising teacher pay and earning “Future Ready” funding through dual credit, CTE credentials, and associate degrees, including timelines, guidance, and district contacts.
Learn about Montana’s elected K–12 State Superintendent, oversight roles on key education and land boards and related advisory groups.
State recognition for students who show strong civics knowledge and community engagement by passing civics tests (USCIS and optional Montana Challenge).
Montana Office of Public Instruction
Our Commitment
The Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is charged with the responsibility of providing technical assistance in:
- School Finance
- School Law
- Teacher Certification and Licensing
- School Accreditation
- Teaching and Learning Standards
The OPI staff administers a number of federally funded programs and provides a variety of information services, including the information systems necessary to assess student achievement and the quality of Montana’s elementary and secondary school systems.
Important Links
Standards Revision
The purpose of the content standards revision process is to ensure Montana public schools are setting high academic standards for our great state. Find important information, ways to participate in task forces or negotiated rulemaking committees, and find opportunities for public comment.