To access a machine readable version of the official Montana Content Standards for Science, 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.

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Helpful Resources

• Montana Association of Language Teachers (MALT)
• American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)

Accreditation Rules

10.55.2101    WORLD LANGUAGES PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS

(1) In general, a basic program in world languages shall:

(a) meet the following conditions:

(i) consistent and continual experience with the target language and culture;

(ii) access to native speakers or experts, authentic cultural contact, and culturally authentic materials (e.g., print, video, audio, literature, music, art) ; and

(iii) access to technology that provides contact with the target language.

(b) include the following practices:

(i) promote confidence in practicing the language by encouraging risk-taking and minimizing verbal correction;

(ii) maximize use of target language in an authentic manner through student-teacher and student-student interaction; and

(iii) build an authentic cultural ambiance.

History: Sec. 20-2-114, MCA; IMP, Sec. 20-2-121, 20-3-106, 20-7-101, MCA; NEW, 2001 MAR p. 953, Eff. 6/8/01.