Parents are the first teacher!

The Office of Public Instruction recognizes parents as a child’s first teacher and encourages parental engagement throughout a child’s education.

OPI Resources for Parents

MIC3:  https://opi.mt.gov/Leadership/Management-Operations/Office-of-the-Superintendent/Military-Programs-Family-Support

Human Trafficking:  https://opi.mt.gov/Families-Students/Family-Student-Support/Sex-Trafficking-Sexual-Abuse

Drug Use:  https://opi.mt.gov/Families-Students/Family-Student-Support/Alcohol-Drug-Prevention#10561711879-opioids-impact-

ESA:  https://opi.mt.gov/Families-Students/Parent-Resources/Education-Savings-Account

Charter Schools:  https://opi.mt.gov/Families-Students/Parent-Resources/Charter-Schools

Community Choice Schools:  https://opi.mt.gov/Families-Students/Parent-Resources/Community-Choice-Schools

Special Education:  https://opi.mt.gov/Educators/School-Climate-Student-Wellness/Special-Education

Just for Families & homeschooling information:  https://opi.mt.gov/Families-Students/School-Topics/Just-for-Families

After School Programs:  https://opi.mt.gov/Leadership/Academic-Success/After-School-Programs

OPI Just for Families

MT Public Education Agencies Flowchart

OPI Organizational Chart

Legislative Implementation

FIGURE IT OUT HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST AWE-INSPIRING EVENTS THAT I HAVE EVER BEEN PART OF.  THERE IS SOMETHING LIFE CHANGING ABOUT WATCHING A STUDENT WHO WOULD BARELY SPEAK OR HAVE THE COURAGE TO RAISE THEIR HAND; IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS LATER, WALK INTO A ROOM TALLER AND USING THEIR VOICE TO GIVE INPUT CONFIDENTLY AMONGST THEIR PEERS.  SOMETHING AMAZING HAPPENS WHEN YOU TAKE A GROUP OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND STUDENTS AND PUT THEM ON THE SAME LEVEL.  WHEN EVERYONE IN THE ROOM IS EQUAL, IT’S HUMBLING FOR SOME, AND IT HELPS OTHERS TO BE BRAVE ENOUGH TO ADD VALUE TO THE CONVERSATION.  THIS EVENT GAVE STAFF AND STUDENTS THE MUCH-NEEDED TIME TO DISCUSS ISSUES THAT HAVE JUST BEEN ACCEPTED AS THE NORMAL OR NEVER HAD THE CHANCE TO COME TO THE SURFACE.  MORE THAN THAT, STUDENTS WERE GUIDED TOWARDS THE TOOLS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND RESOURCES TO CHANGE THOSE ISSUES.  WE HELPED EMPOWER STUDENTS TO FIND AND EXECUTE SOLUTIONS WITH THE SUPPORT OF ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF. 

To see some of the wonderful work we are doing with these Figure It Out Events sponsored by Superintendent Elsie Arntzen, here is a link to a short video from Three Forks, MT.  

Online Community Virtual Events

Family Engagement Specialist

Kiera Moog 

Phone: 406-594-7135

Welcome to the OPI Parent Resources Page!  My name is Kiera Moog and I am the Family Engagement Specialist here at OPI.  I am working collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent to ensure that the Superintendent’s objectives and goals are being addressed and achieved.  I am  working with various programs here including, MIC3 & Purple up, the school trustee repository, Education Savings Accounts, assisting with NRC Meetings and more.  I am passionate about helping families be involved in our schools and their children's education! If you have any questions or suggestions please reach out to me. 

Comparison of Charter School Bills
from the 68th Legislature