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From Rob's Desk! (2025-2026)
Updated, March 11, 2026
- OPI Accreditation
- OCHE Webinars, Future Ready Payment Info
- Level All: FREE Career Connected Learning tool for all MT schools
- Teacher Apprenticeship Program Resources
- Dept of Labor Tchr Apprenticeship Website. (NEW - January 2026)
- Informational Webinars: January 12, January 13 & January 21. (SIGN UP IS ON THE DEPT of LABOR WEBSITE)
- Information and Survey
- General Considerations for Schools
- Considerations when recruiting teacher candidates
- SAM Interest Survey - Complete ASAP, Grant Applications due March 2026
- Dept of Labor Tchr Apprenticeship Website. (NEW - January 2026)
- Immigration Enforcement involving schools: guidance (Feb 2026)
- The School Funding Interim Commission (AKA The Decennial Study), 2025-2027
- The Timeline of Work
- School Funding Interim Commission, MT Legislative Website
- DRAFT Recommendations Report, January 2026
- Relevant MT Laws Related to the Decennial Study and School Funding
- HB153, Passed in the 2025 Session, Defines the scope and priorities
- MCA 20-9-309, Legislative definition of "quality education" components
- SAM 2025 Legislative Implementation
- SAM Legislative Short-Cut, 3Ps (Policy, Procedure, Practice) Bill List
- HB745 Backgound Checks
- OPI NEW GUIDANCE, January 2026, Definitions & Work-Based Learning
- HB745 Implementation, SAM Guidance
- HB745 Guidance for Background Checks and Third Party Contractors
- OPI Guidance Document and advice for Work-Based Learning opportunities
- Sample Affidavit that could be used for third party to verify background check
- HB 338: Adding Numeracy to Early Literacy Programs
- Recommendations from Early Targeted Intervention Advisory Council
- Numeracy Skills & Assessment - Page 8
- Class Size Changes - Page 16
- Recommendations from Early Targeted Intervention Advisory Council
- HB252, STARS Act, Future Ready Program
- Future Ready Payment Incentive - General Guidance
- MT Credential Registry - List of CTE/Certifications that count towards Future Ready (Nov 2025)
- Dept of Labor Webiste regarding Future Ready Incentive.
- AP/IB/Dual Enrollment Credit Evaluation from OCHE (Dec 2025)
- SAM Public Comment on DLI Rule & List, Nov 2025
- SAM Webinar, November, 2025
- HB819 Implementation (Flag Bill)
- HB471 Implementation (Sex Ed Bill)
- HB591 Implementation (Freedom Week)
- HB400 Freedom to Speak Act
- MCA 49-2-307 (Unlawful Discriminatory Practices)
- MCA 20-1-233 (Certain district policies prohibited)
- MAST Information
- State Proficiency Levels (MAST Cut Scores)
- MAST Standard Setting Process (July 2025), Observation report
- IEP Options as per OPI Settlement Agreement (September 2025)
- Alternate Assessment is a NEW format this year. Produced by Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)
- DLM Alternative Standards: ELA, MATH
- FAQ: Missing one question on a testlet and scoring at Level 2?
- CAMPS Funding Proposal, Prepared for School Funding Interim Commission
- Open Enrollment & Remote Instruction, OPI Clarifies the ANB implications
- Memo to Superintendents from OPI, May 2025
- Updated Memo to Superintendents (After HB250 becomes effective), July 1, 2025
ARCHIVES - FROM ROBS DESK, PREVIOUS YEARS
Quick Links to Contemporary Issues, 2024-25 School Year
Quick Links to Contemporary Issues, 2023-24 School Year