September 2024 Assessment Compass Update
The September 2024 OPI Assessment Bulletin has been posted.
The OPI Assessment Bulletin is specifically designed for System Test Coordinators (STCs), subscribers, and any school personnel with a responsibility to administer state assessments. It is carefully crafted each month by the OPI Assessment Unit to provide timely access to key test administration responsibilities and actionable content within each of the program checklists. Also included in each issue are references to the state and federal requirements, resources to support professional learning, testing alerts and updates, and frequently asked questions. School districts are encouraged to share the Assessment Bulletin with any school staff who must be aware of these tasks and responsibilities to prepare for state assessments.
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MAST Assessment Training Opportunities
Prepare to administer the new ELA and math assessments for Grades 3 through 8. Plan to attend one or more of the many training opportunities available.
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MAST Virtual Summit
Registration Link
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September 5, 2024
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
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MAST Scheduler Office Hours
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 519 423 0992
Password: 406774
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3:00-4:00 p.m.
September 5, 2024
September 12, 2024
September 19, 2024
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MAST Scheduler Office Hours
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 519 423 0992
Password: 406774 |
8:00-9:00 a.m.
September 10, 2024
September 17, 2024
October 1, 2024
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MAST Training
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 519 423 0992
Password: 406774 |
3:30-4:30 p.m.
September 25, 2024
(preparing staff, browser install, user management, etc.) |
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MAST Training
Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 886 736 20871
Password: 913068 |
3:30-4:30 p.m.
October 2, 2024
(rostering, entering PNPs, educator and student portals, etc.) |
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Providing Score Reports to Families
School districts are required to notify parents/guardians of individual student reports in a timely manner to help families, teachers, and school leaders understand and address the specific academic needs of students.
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Results for each tested student are available in the test vendor’s reporting system.
State aggregate data is also available in the test vendor reporting systems and this Fall 2024 the OPI will release state-level results in the Growth and Enhancement of Montana Students (GEMS longitudinal data warehouse).
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Plan and Prepare for the 2024-2025 Testing Calendars
Place the anticipated OPI Published Test Windows on school calendars for next year
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- MAST: Window 1 [Oct. 14-Nov. 22, 2024], Window 2 [Jan. 13-Feb. 21, 2025], Window 3 [Mar. 24-May2, 2025], Window 4 (Anchor Only) [May 5-May 23, 2025].
- ACCESS for ELLs: Dec. 2, 2024 – Feb. 21, 2025
- Montana Science Assessment: Mar.3-May 23, 2025
- Multi-State Alternate: Mar. 10 – Apr. 25, 2025
- Alternate Science: Mar. 10 – Apr. 25, 2025
- ACT with Writing: Window 1 [Mar. 25-Apr 4, 2025], Window 2 [Apr. 8-18, 2025], and Window 3 [Apr. 22- May 2, 2025].
The OPI will publish any changes to the test windows on the Published Test Windows.
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STC Workshop Series
The OPI Assessment Unit will be offering the STC Workshop Series over three Thursdays this fall; October 3, October 10, and October 24, 2024. Watch for registration information to be announced soon under the “Professional Development” tab of the Stay Informed page of the OPI Statewide Testing web pages.
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New for the 2024-2025 school year, the OPI Assessment Unit is introducing monthly Open Office Hours and the Focused Support Video Series. See the Stay Informed page of the OPI Statewide Testing webpages for scheduling and links to attend office hours, and to view Focused Support Videos.
Subscribe to the OPI Assessment Unit’s YouTube Channel to view recorded webinars, support videos, program overviews, and STC Workshop sessions.
Direct questions to the OPI Assessment Help Desk at OPIAssessmentHelpDesk@mt.gov, or 1-844-867-2569.
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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