Sept. 2022 Accreditation Compass Update

Montana Office of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 08/18/2022 06:13 AM MDT

TEAMS Dates for Reporting

Opens: Thursday, September 1, 2022 Closes: Tuesday, November 1, 2022

2022-2023 Accreditation Process:

Restart the number of consecutive years for deviations for the assurance standards, such that, each deviation will be considered year 1 on the accreditation status reference criteria guide.
Continue to use the ARP-ESSER district plan in place of the Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP). ARP-ESSER plans must be current and updated within the last 6 months (May 1, 2022).
- Approve the Federal LEA plan required by all public-school districts accepted ARP-ESSER funds as the continuous school improvement plan for the 2022-2023 school year (ARM 10.55.601(3).
- This will allow school districts to have a single plan to meet the demands of continuous improvement of learning for Montana students while providing relief from multiple plans with the same intended outcome.
- For public school districts declining these funds and private schools that are accredited, the Continuous School Improvement Plans as outlined in ARM 10.55.601(3) would still be required.
- To access the LEA Plan, log into your TEAMS account. You will see ARP-ESSER LEA PLAN on the homepage.
Utilize the Student Performance Assessment Results from 2022 for the student performance standards.
- 3^rd-8^th grade Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) Math and English Language Arts proficiency rates
- 11^th grade ACT Math and English Language Arts proficiency rates
- 4-year graduation cohort rate from 2022

TEAMS Virtual Work Sessions

The Accreditation and Educator Preparation unit is offering 14 virtual work sessions in September and October to assist with completing the TEAMS report. They are all via Zoom and you do not need to register beforehand. There are 5 sessions intended for new users and 9 sessions for returning users that discuss FY2023 Updates.

2022-2023 TEAMS Virtual Work Sessions Schedule

TEAMS Self-help and Tutorial Videos Linked HERE

OPI Compass Webpage

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.