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

Resources

Big Sky Film Institute

Interested in participating in our 2023 Filmmakers in the Schools program?

Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is celebrating its 20th year this upcoming February and we're excited to continue one of our farthest reaching and best attended program, Filmmakers in the School. Each year we bring attending filmmakers of the festival into classrooms in-person and online, connecting students with stories from across the globe and encouraging media literacy at all ages. Filmmakers in the Schools will run Tuesday, February 21 - Friday, February 24, 2023.  

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 2024

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MAEA ART RETREAT

Registration Closes April 4th

April 11th -13th 2024

Sign up today for an amazing retreat at the Holter Museum of Art featuring artist Douglas Taylor. He will be teaching how to present mixed media to all levels of students. Don't miss this great opportunity to receive OPI renewal units or 1 College Credit. 

Read about this great class and register

MAEA MAI IN MISSOULA 

Registration Closes April 5th 

April 26th - 27th 2024

Missoula will be hosting a great MAI featuring talented artists and classes. Go to our website to check out classes and get signed up today!