Montana Content Standards for World Languages

To access a downloadable spreadsheet or machine-readable version of the official Montana Content Standards for World Languages, 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 various other uses. Learn more about the CASE Network with the CASE Network FAQ

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• Montana Association of Language Teachers (MALT)

• American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)

• World Languages Revision Critical Documents Folder

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) gain understanding of the cultural perspectives of the target culture.

All Content Standards Revision work is viewable and open to the Public!

To follow the choreography of the development of Montana Standards, 

visit the MT Content Standards Revision Homepage

Critical Documents Folder Access: 

1.  Critical Documents Shared Folder

SEAL OF BILITERACY:

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, school district, or state in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. Our vision is to help students recognize the value of their academic success and see the tangible benefits of being bilingual. For more information on the Seal of Biliteracy, visit their website: The Seal of Biliteracy.

SUMMARY:

Efforts in Montana to enact the Seal of Biliteracy began in November 2020. Stakeholders from the Montana Association of Language Teachers held discussions and meetings and shared information with Board of Public Education leaders. The Board of Public Education requested the Certification Standards and Practices Advisory Council (CSPAC) review the request prior to the Board of Public Education hearing a presentation. CSPAC received a presentation in February 2021 and recommended that the Board of Public Education review the proposal. The Board of Public Education received a presentation on the Seal of Biliteracy in May 2021 and requested the Montana Advisory Council on Indian Education (MACIE) receive the same representation prior to any action. MACIE received the presentation in July 2021 and recommended that the Board of Public Education consider approving the Seal of Biliteracy. In July 2021, the Board of Public Education voted unanimously to approve the Seal of Biliteracy in Montana, with the hopes that an advisory committee can come together to determine the criteria for implementation.

Montana Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee Recommendations to the Board of Public Education - Accepted July 2022

APPLY TODAY!

Directions to English and World Language Applicants:

1. Complete all sections of the application. Type or print all information legibly.
2. Submit application and documentation of qualifying scores to the Board of Public Education no later than May 1^st.

Directions to English and Native Language Applicants:

1. Ensure the Tribal Government Agreement has been completed for the Native Language.
2. Complete all sections of the application. Type or print all information legibly.
3. Submit application and documentation of qualifying scores to the Board of Public Education no later than May 1^st.

Questions? Review the FAQ and Info sheet or reach out to the

Board of Public Education at bpe@mt.gov.