 November 2026 Assessment Updates
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Review the November 2026 Assessment Bulletin |
The OPI Assessment Bulletin is designed for System Test Coordinators (STCs) and any school personnel with a responsibility to administer state assessments. It is created 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 statewide assessments.
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Administer Window #1 MAST Testlets by December 11th
Window #1 for the MAST assessments opened Monday, October 19th and runs through Friday, December 11th. Ensure all general education students in Grades 3 through 8 are administered the ELA and math testlets within this window.
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Review the MAST Statewide Assessment Resources page for before, during, and after testing tasks and resources to assist with completing them.
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Administer DLM ELA/math Testlets by December 18th
The Fall DLM ELA/math Assessment window opened September 14 and runs through December 18, 2026. Ensure alternate students in Grades 3 through 8 and 11 are administered the ELA and mathematics testlests within this window
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Review the DLM Statewide Assessment Resources page for before, during, and after testing tasks and resources to assist with completing them.
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Providing Score Reports to Families
School districts are required to provide parents/guardians with individual student reports no later than fall Parent Teacher Conferences.
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Results for each tested student are available in each test vendor's reporting system.
In addition to the score report, information about how to interpret the report must also be shared with parents/guardians. Templates for letters to include with the score reports can be found on the Parent Corner page of the OPI Statewide Testing webpages.
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Ensure Accurate Enrollments in EDUCATE/IC
To ensure all students are uploaded to the appropriate test delivery portals, have the EDUCATE District Clerk/Business Office affirm the enrollments in EDUCATE/Infinite Campus (Student Information System) are accurate and up-to-date.
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See the Infinite Campus Data Collection Schedule for information and resources to complete these tasks. Contact the EDUCATE Help Desk at 1-877-424-6681 OR 406-444-3800 with any questions on EDUCATE/Infinite Campus.
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Staying Informed
The OPI Assessment Unit will continue to share information with schools via the monthly Assessment Bulletin accessed via the Assessment Feed at the bottom of the OPI Statewide Testing Webpage.
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The OPI Assessment Unit continues to add videos to the Focused Support Video Series. Find individual statewide assessment focused support video playlists on the OPI Assessment Unit's YouTube channel.
Subscribe to the OPI Assessment Unit’s YouTube Channel to view recorded webinars, support videos and other statewide assessment recordings.
Direct questions to the OPI Assessment Help Desk at OPIAssessmentHelpDesk@mt.gov or 1-844-867-2569.
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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