http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers en-us http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers ActiveKB NX SMeredith@metnet.mt.gov Sat, 18 May 2013 10:09:58 MDT 20 http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/186/ The state recently changed the "Folio Number" to "SEID" To find your SEID number, logon to our web site: http://opi.mt.gov/Cert/Index.html or click on: https://apps.opi.mt.gov/MSEIS/autosta ... Cheri Bergeron Mon, 13 May 2013 16:45:32 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/182/ The Montana Teacher Retirement System is not adminstered by the Office of Public Instruction.Information about teacher's retirement is at the Teacher's Retirement System. Contact TRS at: 1500 ... Cheri Bergeron Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:28:56 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/23/ The Montana Teacher Retirement System is not adminstered by the Office of Public Instruction.Information about teacher's retirement is at the Teacher's Retirement System. Contact TRS at:1500 Six ... Cheri Bergeron Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:27:36 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/192/ What are the current requirements for Head Start teacher qualifications? Each Head Start classroom in center-based programs must have a teacher who has at least one of the following qualificatio ... Cheri Bergeron Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:25:47 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/22/ Testing is not required for "LICENSURE" in Montana. However, you may be required to complete testing as part of your college program before they can recommend you for Montana licensure. Please c ... Cheri Bergeron Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:47:40 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/185/ I am a first year teacher and I just read about Student Loan Forgiveness Programs. Can you tell me more about the program?Quality Educator Loan Forgiveness Program Licensed educators and other s ... Cheri Bergeron Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:44:47 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/83/ In order for us to share your background results, we need you to complete a redissemination form which gives us your written permission to share your fingerprint results. You can find this form o ... Steve Meredith Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:07:52 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/134/ To add an endorsement to a Montana License, you must complete the equivalent of a teaching major or minor from an NCATE or state approved college or university. The coursework requirements for an ... Beverly Marlow Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:33:39 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/197/ I was recently married. How do I change my name on my license? Please logon to our website at: http:// www.opi.mt.gov /Cert/Index.htmlClick on the "I want a new license" link in the bar to the l ... Cheri Bergeron Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:08:11 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/25/ Please see information under "Renewals" at http:// www.opi.mt.gov /Cert/Index.html Cheri Bergeron Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:03:23 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/212/ What is the process for revoking a teaching certificate in Montana? Can you give me examples of cases where this has occurred? Montana law provides the process by which an educator's certificate m ... Beverly Marlow Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:47:25 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/198/ How do I get a copy of my teaching/administrative/specialist license?You may obtain a duplicate license by logging on to the Educator Licensure web page at www.opi.mt.gov/cert. On the left hand si ... Cheri Bergeron Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:29:26 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/196/ What programs are available to help me add the special ed endorsement to my license?Contact the OPI Special Education Endorsement Project through MSU-Billings at 406-657-2097. Participation in tha ... Cheri Bergeron Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:17:58 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/195/ Does Montana require a TB skin test to renew your teaching license?No - teachers are no longer required to have a physical or a TB skin test for licensure purposes. Cheri Bergeron Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:15:36 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/194/ Can a non-citizen be certified as an educator in Montana? Yes, if he or she qualifies and meets the educational requirements for licensure. The qualifications for licensure are stated in Section ... Cheri Bergeron Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:13:58 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/193/ Can I drop an endorsement from my license anytime?Per Montana Adminstrative Rule - section 10.57.301(9): "An endorsement may be dropped from a teaching license at the end of the valid term of the ... Cheri Bergeron Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:11:10 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/191/ When is the earliest date I can renew my educator license?You can renew the license any time after January 1st of the year it expires. Cheri Bergeron Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:06:03 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/190/ How do you convert quarter hours to semester hours?One quarter credit is equal to 2/3 of a semester credit. Six quarter credits is equivalent to four semester credits. Cheri Bergeron Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:57:14 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/189/ How do I determine if I am "highly qualified" teacher? The most current information is posted on the Federal Programs page: http://opi.mt.gov/pdf/FEDPrgms/HQT/09_09-23Fed-Req-HQT.pdfFor the most ... Cheri Bergeron Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:37:25 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/188/ How long is my Montana background check valid?The fingerprint background check is valid for licensure for a period of two years, based upon the processing date on the report. The date of receipt o ... Cheri Bergeron Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:24:16 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/187/ Does OPI license all counselors who work in the schools?Guidance counselors are licensed by the Office of Public Instruction as school counselors. These individuals may also serve as individual co ... Cheri Bergeron Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:22:33 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/184/ How do I find the Professional Educators of Montana Code of Ethics? The Code of Ethics is published by the Board of Public Education. To find a copy, logon to our website at: http:// www.opi.mt. ... Cheri Bergeron Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:10:56 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/183/ What states accept a Montana teaching license? You'll need to contact the individual states to find out if they will accept a Montana Educator, Administrative or Specialist license. Cheri Bergeron Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:08:57 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/181/ Is there a way to check on the status of a license application? You should allow four to six weeks before contacting the Educator Licensure unit to check on the status of any educator license app ... Cheri Bergeron Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:00:35 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/180/ Is there a grace period for earning credits/renewal units for renewing an educator, administrator or specialist license? A license officially expires on June 30th. However, there is a grace peri ... Cheri Bergeron Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:16:35 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/179/ The list of education related jobs in Montana can be found by visiting OPI's Jobs for Teachers web site located at http://JobsForTeachers.mt.gov/ Steve Meredith Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:01:59 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/178/ Does Montana offer emergency licensure?Montana does not offer an emergency license. Cheri Bergeron Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:59:08 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/177/ What test does Montana require for educator licensure?Testing is not required for "LICENSURE" in Montana. However, you may be required to complete testing as part of your college program before t ... Cheri Bergeron Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:57:52 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/176/ What are the requirements for an administrative license? Please see requirements and application materials at http:// www.opi.mt.gov /Cert/Index.htmlThe requirements are found on the bottom of pa ... Cheri Bergeron Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:52:59 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/175/ How much does a Montana license cost? Generally: Initial Montana License: $36 to OPI for the license and $29.25 to the MT Dept. of Justice for fingerprinting Renewing: $30 per Class of Licens ... Cheri Bergeron Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:48:14 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/174/ I am considering changing careers. What would I have to do to become a teacher in Montana? If you have at least a bachelor's degree, The Northern Plains Transition to Teaching Program at MSU Boze ... Cheri Bergeron Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:46:05 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/173/ What is an Alternative License? Entry level license for candidates who might meet some but not all of the above requirements for the Class 1, 2, 3 or 6 licenses. Not available for Class 4, ... Cheri Bergeron Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:36:30 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/172/ What is an Alternative License? Entry level license for candidates who might meet some but not all of the above requirements for the Class 1, 2, 3 or 6 licenses. Not available for Class 4, ... Cheri Bergeron Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:35:50 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/171/ Does Montana accept degrees from online universities or universities outside of Montana for Educator Licensing? Montana's Administrative Rules for Educator Licensure require completion of an accr ... Cheri Bergeron Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:29:26 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/169/ Do substitute teachers need a Montana teaching certificate? Montana law does not require that a substitute hold a teaching license and does not offer "substitute licenses". However, school distric ... Cheri Bergeron Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:23:13 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/168/ What is needed to renew my license?Renewal requirements are specific to the Class of License you hold and can be found on the Montana Educator Licensure website at http:// www.opi.mt.gov /Cert/Ind ... Cheri Bergeron Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:20:03 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/167/ What is the average pay for a teacher in the state of Montana? Salaries in Montana are determined by collective bargaining agreements in 200+ local school district and staff bargaining units. Ave ... Cheri Bergeron Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:15:22 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/164/ How do I get a copy of my teaching/administrative/specialist license?You may obtain a duplicate license by logging on to the Educator Licensure web page at: www.opi.mt.gov/cert. On the left hand s ... Cheri Bergeron Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:09:52 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/149/ I am applying for the class 5 license and I was wondering if I send page 7 to my place of education and then do they send it to you? Also, do my 6 credits have to be from the University or can th ... Steve Meredith Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:51:46 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/139/ What are the current requirements for Head Start teacher qualifications? Each Head Start classroom in center-based programs must have a teacher who has at least one of the following qualifications ... Beverly Marlow Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:55:19 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/137/ Montana law (Mont. Code Ann. §20-4-203) defines teacher tenure as "whenever a teacher has been elected by the offer and acceptance of a contract for the fourth consecutive year of employment ... Beverly Marlow Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:29:50 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/129/ Entry level license for candidates who might meet some but not all of the above requirements for the Class 1, 2, 3 or 6 licenses. Not available for Class 4, 7 or 8 licensees. Class 5 License ... Beverly Marlow Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:55:31 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/128/ To add an endorsement to a Montana License, you must complete the equivalent of a teaching major or minor from an NCATE or state approved college or university. The coursework requirements for an ... Beverly Marlow Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:53:25 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/127/ Teacher salaries are determined by local school districts through locally developed bargaining procedures. Some salary information may be available from the Montana Education Association, http://w ... Beverly Marlow Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:51:18 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/126/ Yes, that person would be "misassigned" and the district would receive a "ding". Beverly Marlow Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:49:30 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/125/ Renewal requirements are specific to the Class of License you hold and can be found on the Montana Educator Licensure website at http:// www.opi.mt.gov /Cert/Index.html under the "Renewals" tab. Beverly Marlow Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:29:23 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/85/ This error dialog box does not require you to install anything.This dialog will appear if you miss-type the URL to OPI.  The URL, "www.opi.state.mt.us," was deprecated over 3 years ago.Maps to OPI ... Steve Meredith Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:24:49 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/26/ A license officially expires on June 30th. However, there is a grace period until August 31st to earn college credits and/or renewal units. Keep in mind, if you take a college credit late in th ... Cheri Bergeron Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:28:36 GMT http://opi.mt.gov/GetAnswers/questions/24/ Montana does not offer an emergency license. Cheri Bergeron Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:24:49 GMT