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Important TransACT Account Information!

The Montana Office of Public Instruction provides all districts with a subscription to TransACT® Parent Notices to provide unlimited access to expertly written parent notifications that are aligned with legal requirements under ESSA and help meet civil rights obligations for English Learners and Limited English Proficient (LEP) family members.

The ESEA/ESSA Parent Notice Collection provides all schools and school districts with unlimited access to an online library of compliance resource tools, including parent notifications in multiple languages, legally reviewed for compliance with ESSA. Login now to see everything available for your use.

Please take a moment this week to:

1)  Login or register for access to Parent Notices by visiting www.transact.com. Need help logging in? Please click here to access the quick-start guide: https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2100863/Parent%20Notices/Parent%20Notices%20-%20Account%20Management/Customer%20Support/TransACT%20Parent%20Notices%20Quick%20Start%20Guide.pdf or contact TransACT Customer Support at (425) 977-2100, option 3, or via email at support@transact.com.

2)  Organize an announcement to personnel in your district who will need access to these resources.

For guidance on ESSA and TransACT Parent Notices best practices, please consider following:


Federal Grants Unit Contacts:

Jack O'Connor, Federal Programs Director, 406-444-3083

Angela Branz-Spall, Title I Part C MEP Director, 406-444-2423

Christy Hendricks, Federal Programs Coordinator, 406-444-0094

Heather Denny, Federal Programs Coordinator, 406-444-2036

Sheri Harlow, Federal Programs Administrative Assistant, 406-444-5660


The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, TTY 406-444-0235.