FRAM Update and Guidance
The OPI has received calls for guidance pertaining to collecting FRAM data for the 21-22 school year. Please see this FRAM Update and Guidance Document for more information.
New Mode Of Instruction Collection
The Fall Mode of Instruction collection opens 11/1/21 closes 12/10/21, and includes both student and school level modes of instruction. The new school mode of instruction fields will be seen in Infinite Campus on 10/31/21. Please see the above mention regarding the AIM District Webinar and user guide pertaining to this collection.
Fall CTE Collection Start Date Delayed This Year.
The Fall CTE Collection state date has been delayed for this year only. These post-program students may still be contacted starting November 1st, 2021, however, please wait until November 15th, 2021 before entering their Post-Program Status and Date Contacted information. This is to allow for a system update to occur which with expand the post-program options currently available to meet federal reporting requirements.
New or Updated State Published Ad Hocs
There are a number of updated and new State Published Ad Hocs available to assist with your AIM reporting needs. The following Ad Hocs are either new or updated:
- ALLEN Extracurricular Activities Only 2021-22
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ALLEN Age 19 or Older (updated)
- ALLEN Student Mode of Instruction Recorded 2021-22
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ALLPR Gifted & Talented 2021-22 (updated to show evaluated)
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ALLPR Gifted &Talented Evaluate NOT ID’d 2021-22
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FALLEN Age 19 or Older (updated)
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FALLEN Age 19-20 ANB Eligible 2021-22
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FALLEN Age 19-20 IEP NOT ID'd ANB Eligible
- FALLEN Age 19-20 NO IEP ID'd as ANB 2021-22
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FALLEN Age NOT 19-20 ID'd as ANB Eligible
- FALLEN Extracurricular Activities Only 2021-22
- FALLEN Student Mode of Instruction 2021-22
- FALLPR Gifted & Talented Not ID’d 2021-22
- SPED Statewide Assessment Accommodations 2021-22 (shows currently enrolled special ed. students that have their active IEP indicating statewide assessments marked with accommodations.)
The AIM Data Collection Schedule contains a complete list of all AIM data collections occurring throughout the year. The following AIM Data Collections are taking place during the month of November:
Fall Assessment Verification, Alternate Assessment: Opens 8/11/21 Closes 11/30/21
NEW! Fall Mode of Instruction: Opens 11/1/21 Closes 12/10/21:
- Manually enter the School Mode of Instruction (these new school mode of instruction fields will be seen in Infinite Campus on 10/31/21).
- The Student Level Modes of Instruction can be set either individually/manually or via the Mode of Instruction Import Template.
- This collection must reflect data as of the beginning of the school year through 10/4/21. Please see the AIM Mode of Instruction User Guide for instructions on entering this data.
Fall CTE Collection: Opens 11/15/21 Closes 12/31/21: (Start date moved to be November 15 instead of November 1st)
- Enter the Date Contacted and Post-Graduation Status for CTE concentrator students who graduated in previous spring school year (2020-21). These students should be contacted during the second quarter. Please see the AIM Fall CTE User Guide for instructions on entering this data.
The following list includes Zoom links for all AIM Webinars taking place during the month of November. Please see our AIM Webinars webpage for the complete 2021-22 AIM Webinar Schedule.
AIM Webinars Taking Place in November:
Fall Mode of Instruction
Winter Assessment Registration
State Assessment Test Settings
Please see the AIM State Assessment Test Settings User Guide to ensure that all EL supports and Section 504 Accommodations are accurately entered and up to date.
AIM Student Photos Needed
Please remember to collect the Student Photo Opt-In information from parents as they start registering their students for next year. Then please follow-up with importing students photos into Infinite Campus, so the photos in AIM with the Opt-in value can be used by the Department of Justice to help find missing children. See our AIM District Student Photo Repository user guide for additional information.
Updating AIM Contact Information
Please ensure to submit the AIM Contacts Update Form on the OPI AIM website whenever there is a change in AIM staff or AIM contact info at your district or school.
When using the state published ad hocs, there are multiple ways to view results: Clicking on 'Test' will produce a pop-up result which can be printed or exported as an excel file. Clicking on 'Search' will produce results under the Search Tab, allowing you to look at students records without needing a report.
AIM Help Desk
Submit an AIM Help Desk Ticket
or call 1-877-424-6681 or 406-444-3800
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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, Relay Service: 711.
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