STCs: Complete the 2020 STC MontCAS Debrief Form to receive renewal units for the professional learning required to administer the state tests.

The 2020 STC MontCAS Debrief Form is open through Friday, June 26th.

Lend your voice to next steps for testing, accountability, and reporting. 

Public participation matters. Your input will help the OPI address real-world concerns and understand how stakeholders are feeling about the changes in testing, accountability, and reporting. Your ideas will strengthen the quality and relevance of resources to support the implementation of the current plan. Check out the 2020 Montana Waiver site, attend the May 21^st webinar, or send any comments on this waiver to essainput@mt.gov.

Tune into the “Science Next Steps and Opportunities” webinar on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, from 3:30-4:30.

Rawnie Crasco will be presenting a one-hour session focused on state science assessments in Montana. The webinar is intended for anyone involved in administering, reporting, or using data from the state science assessments. Future educator opportunities will be presented. Join the webinar to get involved and have a voice in the implementation of Montana’s new science assessments.

Follow these login instructions for this online GoToMeeting meeting or dial in using your phone at (571) 317-3122 with the Access Code: 511-102-621.

The OPI Assessment Division is looking for an EL Specialist!

The EL Specialist position has the opportunity to work with schools, offers some rewarding travel, rich professional development/training and competitive salary and benefits. Those with a passion for education and working with schools should apply. For more information, visit the EL Assessment Specialist announcement. The vacancy closes June 1, 2020.