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.

Announcements and Opportunities

Come participate in the Native Filmmaker Initiative Film Club, which kicks off this month  with the feature documentary, Remaining Native. Open to educators across the state of Montana, the Film Club spotlights three powerful stories that explore the theme of "Indigenous Perspectives of Hope and Healing" all available throughout the fall semester. Registration is open to join us for our live film team Q&A on October 15th at 11:00am MST. This is a great opportunity to incorporate IEFA standards into your curriculum!


Applications have closed for our 2025/26 Documentary Youth Fellowship and we are gearing up for our cohort to begin the filmmaking process this month. If you missed the deadline for our Fellowship, we have opened our applications for the Teen Doc Intensive, our three-day documentary workshop for up to 10 Montana high school students over President’s Day weekend .Applications are open until Friday, December 12th.

  • 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