Content Standards and Model Curriculum Guide Documents

For questions about these standards and documents email opicsi@mt.gov
Return to the K-12 Content Standards home page.

 

Model Curriculum Guides

Tech Directors: To access a machine readable version of the official Montana Arts Content Standards, please visit the IMS Global CASE Network site.  Create a free login, select Montana Office of Public Instruction, and view or download the standards.  The CASE version of the standards can be uploaded to student information systems, curriculum mapping programs, and a variety of other uses. Learn more about the CASE Network CASE Network FAQ

Professional Organizations

Resources

Big Sky Film Institute: 

New to the program and interested in participating this year? Email Director of Education Julia Sherman at julia@bigskyfilmfest.org for more details on the program, or register. Sign up for the Newsletter

  • Montana Arts Education Association - MAEA brings you content specific professional development; events like MAI; advocacy through events such as the state Youth Art Month exhibition; and so much more. 
  • National Core Arts Standards - Montana's standards are closely aligned with the National Core Arts Standards.  Visit this site to access instructional resources.
  • Montana Arts Council - learn more about a variety of professional development opportunities, resources, and people who work to support arts education in Montana.

What's Happening in 2025

maeamt.org

rememberloverecovery.org

arteducators.org

To contact your state ED&I Committee members, click on their name below.

State ED&I Committee Co-Chairs:

Mara Pierce, Billings

Jennifer Combe, Missoula

State ED&I Committee Members:
Michael Cassens, Missoula
Elizabeth Fisher, Billings
Cortni Harant, Great Falls
Tess Jacobs, Great Falls
Casey O'Malley, Billings
Caitlin Shelman, Missoula

  • Media Mavericks: Teen Media Making Clubs Visit our Website  

    • Start a Media Mavericks Club in YOUR Community!

      Are you passionate about amplifying student voices? Do you see storytelling and media making as valuable tools in your classroom or library? Do you want to engage teens in projects that inspire civic engagement and teach real-world skills? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should start a MEDIA MAVERICKS CLUB!

    • Media Mavericks & KQED Youth Media Challenge Media Mavericks Showcase Page

      Students are prompted to create a variety of media, including short film, mini-documentary, podcasts, infographics, photo essays, editorial cartoons, and more, in response to prompts that fall into three categories- persuasive commentary, informational, and first-person narrative.

    • Educator Toolkit: Educator Toolkit Educators who want to introduce their students to an authentic audience for their media have a vast assortment of resources to support their endeavors. The Educator Toolkit is a great place to start your journey!

    • Story-Maker: Story-Maker Expand your toolbox to include the powerful learning platform developed by Student Reporting Labs, Story-Maker.

    • KQED Teach:  KQED Teach Access free workshops and self-paced courses on media-making, and implementing and assessing student media projects.

      • Participation is free, and no prior experience or expertise is necessary to implement highly-engaging, relevant, and valuable media projects in any educational setting. Students and their supportive educators who submit media to the Youth Media Challenge will receive a signature Media Mavericks Hoodie and other assorted swag.  

        Ann Bernard, our Youth Media Specialist, is here to guide you through the exciting journey of media production! Have questions or need advice? She's ready to help you get started, she can be contacted at ann.bernard@montanapbs.org or 406-994-6192