April Updates and Reminders

• The High Tiered Community of Practice Spring Conference is in Great Falls April 27-29.  Here is the link for registration.  Contact Marisa Britton-Bostwick for more details.
• Reminder that LEAs should have sent out or should soon be sending out Title and Federal Programs participation information to the non-public schools listed in your district non-public database and conducting consultation with those who are interested.  Affirmation of Consultation and Equitable Share Services Agreement forms are due to Zach Hawkins by July 31st.  You can also contact him if you have questions or need more information.  Additionally, there is a recorded webinar covering this topic on the OPI Federal Programs Website.   
• For interested districts, the McKinney Vento Homeless application will be opening very soon in e-grants.  Keep an eye on e-grants for availability and contact Justine Guthrie should you have any questions or need assistance.  

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

Marisa Britton-Bostwick, Federal Programs Coordinator, Title I D, Title II A, Title III, Title V B.  406-444-0794

Richard Hanley, The Title IV A Coordinator 406-444-3519

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.