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Putting Montana Students First
Montana's system of differentiation under ESSA uses four federally required indicators plus Montana's own fifth indicator to identify schools as either Comprehensive, Targeted, or Universal. This system focuses on providing supports where they are most needed.
Montana ESSA Accountability
1-4 Federally Required Indicators
5th Indicator for Montana Flexibility
Schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement meet one or more of the following criteria:
Every three years, the OPI will identify schools for comprehensive support and improvement beginning with the 2018-2019 school year. The OPI will use data from the 2016-2017 school year in order to notify schools during the spring of 2018.
Schools identified for comprehensive support are working in partnership with the schools, district, and the OPI to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of both operational (i.e., school board efficiency, school climate, and student engagement) and instructional components (i.e., leadership, professional development, and curriculum and standards).
All schools identified for comprehensive support and improvement are developing and implementing a Continuous School Improvement Plan based on the comprehensive needs assessment.
Specific strategies include:
Join us for regular "Regional Summit" meetings throughout the 2023-24 school year. The purpose of ongoing summits is to foster communication and connections between stakeholders at CSI schools. This is also a way to give Tier 2 instruction and guidance while fostering regional relationships.
Our Regional Summits have concluded for the 23-24 School Year. Please see this document for a complete list of the resources that were shared. Please reach out to your School Improvement Regional Lead with any questions.
Lindsay Mahoney, Director of School Improvement Unit, Department of School Innovation & Improvement, 406-444-4438.
Lindsay.Mahoney@mt.gov
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