P.O. Box 202501 • Helena, MT 59620-2501
Putting Montana Students First
Superintendent Elsie Arntzen is proud to serve our Montana families, students, and teachers through the administration of the ESSER education funding of just over $605 million. Each district was awarded ESSER funding based on Title I student count. Across the state, Districts are using ESSER funding in innovative, valuable ways, enabling schools and their partners to implement highly effective and beneficial programs. The countdown is here with ESSER I (CARES) expiring 2022, ESSER II (CRRSA) expiring 2023, and ESSER III (ARP) expiring 2024 (comparison chart p.4). OPI has established a system of support to ensure grant funding compliance and provide advocacy in use of funds.
ESSER III FY24 Recommended Cash Request Submission Before June 30th, 2024
Meet the Team ESSER EANS Broadband
EANS Resources Non-Public School
Broadband Internet Funding
Monthly District-Level ESSER Spend-Down Status is posted on the ESSER Website here.
E-GRANTS LOG IN
Wednesday Zoom 8am-5pm Thursday Zoom 10am-4pm
ESSER II Closeout Overview Recap (video) and (pdf)
MOEquity Level of Maintenance Section 2004 C FY 2022 (Downloaded Excel)
ESSER Self-Assessment Monitoring
FAQ ESSER and GEER Use of Funds DOE December 2022 (pdf)
Access to updating Supt/Clerk contacts instructional page
Fact Sheet Department of Education UEI numbers (pdf)
ESSER Allocation & Spending View by District (pdf)
Davis Bacon Guidance Dept. of Education (video) & (pdf)
ESSER OPI Monthly Compass Combined (2023 pdf) (2024 pdf)
OPI Overall School Leadership Support (Agency Compass Overview)
Montana Broadband Access OPI Site
Speed Survey Helps to ensure your location receives adequate Broadband services.
Affordable Connectivity Program Discount of $30 - $75 monthly
Dept. Of Education FAQs for liquidation extensions and Template (Jan 2024)
CCSSO Summary of DOE Liquidation (April 2024)
Dept. Of Education Announcement for ESSER SEA administration funds extension (April 2024)
Extended/Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) Grant Info
ESSER HCY Homeless Grant Info
On August 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education approved the ARP ESSER State Plan for Montana. This gave OPI an approved roadmap for helping our great Montana schools and communities use this large influx of Federal funding to innovate and improve instruction for our Montana students. The Montana State Plan recognizes local control, removes obstacles and barriers for schools, and enhances accountability.
ESSER District Consolidated Stories
Ingenium
Starting in 2011, Ingenium has been working with schools in Great Falls Montana to offer programs for over 3,000 youth. Ingenium teaches students math and literacy skills through the development of computer games connecting STEAM education to real-world careers. With a focus on social-emotional learning and addressing barriers caused by economic and geographic status. For program details please click here: Ingenium Full Story
ELO Application History: Afterschool 2022-Summer 2024
Total ESSER ELO Funding: $86,256.00
Program Focus: Math