Title I and Federal Programs November 2025 Compass

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November Title Program Updates And Reminders

I hope everyone's school year is off to a good start.  Here are a few updates and reminders regarding Title Programs and Your ESEA Consolidated Application:

  • November 25 is the final day to submit your Title Program Final Expenditure Reports (FERs).  These need to be submitted and approved before last year's carryover will be rolled into this year's application.
  • The OPI has revised their ESEA Application budget detail guidance somewhat as of October 20th. The new guidance can be found on the OPI Federal Programs Website.  
  • The OPI Federal Programs Team now has a common e-mail for Title Program questions and assistance.  If you are unsure who to contact on our team, send a detailed e-mail to OPITitleHelp@mt.gov and a member of our team will route you to the proper person for assistance.

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Federal Grants Unit Contacts:

Zach Hawkins, Title I and Federal Programs Director, 406-444-3083

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

Heather Jones, Federal Programs Coordinator, Title I D, Title II A, 406-444-0794

Serena Wright, Federal Programs Coordinator, Title III, 406-410-4098

Paige Sedahl, Federal Programs Coordinator, Title IV A, 406-422-2821

Justine Guthrie, State Coordinator for Homeless Education, McKinney Vento 406-444-2036

Kimberly Rebich, Federal Grants Coordinator, 406-410-4578


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.