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School Accreditation

                  Accreditation Next Steps

Accred Next Steps

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Final Accreditation Reports will be released after the May Board of Public Education meeting. The meeting is scheduled for May 16th. Look for reports on Monday, May 19th. 

 

ACCREDMT--  Accreditation Platform Link

 

District/County Superintendents 

Follow the quick steps below to set up your account. Once you are in the system, do not hesitate to let us know if you need assistance! Look for added tutorials and help features IN THE HELP SECTION OF THE PLATFORM as well! Thank you!

2024-25 Accreditation Reports:

Attention: The 2024-25 Accreditation Reports in TeachMT are now available. The following reports are based on preliminary enrollment data and will be updated with the official enrollment data (fall count).

  • Accreditation 3.2.1 - Principal Level Error Report
  • Accreditation 3.3.1 - Library Level Error Report
  • Accreditation 3.4.1 - School Counselor Level Error Report

Please be aware these reports may be subject to change.

When you choose a report, and it states "No Results" that means you do not have an error at this time. 

Reports can be found on the Reports tab at the top of your screen. Please note: if you do not see a Reports tab, you are not staffed as an administrator. Contact OPIACCRED@mt.gov for support.

Questions about errors or your submitted data, contact OPIAIMHELP@mt.gov. 

FY2025 Accreditation Process

  • 2024-2025 Criteria Reference Guide - Part 2 
  • 2024-2025 Platform Template - Part 2 
  • Updated Part 1 Rubrics & Template 
    • These are the updated rubrics from the 2023-2024 school year. You will only need these if you plan on updating your previous submission or if you are required to submit a corrective plan. Assurance Rubric C cannot be submitted for a re-score in the 2024-2025 accreditation process.

  • Financial Literacy and Economics Class List
  • Preliminary Report Access Instructions
  • Addendum Instructions 

 

Accreditation Guidance Website

  • ACCREDITATION GUIDANCE WEBSITE

School Climate Survey

SY24-25 School Climate Survey - CLOSED for 2024-2025
School Climate Directions Sheet
GAP Analysis
Request District School Climate Results

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

SY24-25 Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA)

  • Schools identified as Comprehensive or are in Rigorous Action are required to take the OPI CNA every year. If you have any questions, please contact your School Improvement Specialist.

Request District CNA Results
CNA Directions
CNA FAQ's

Course Code Resources

FY2025 Course Codes 

FY2025 Endorsement Codes 

FY2024 Financial Literacy Courses 

FY2025 Special Education Course Codes

FY2025 Work-Based Learning Course Codes 


 

Training Opportunities


Date

Description

Location 

June

19th

Overview of Accreditation Process Part 2

Presentation

Summer Institute MSU Bozeman

July

24th

Overview of Accreditation Process Part 2

SAM Administrator’s  Conference- Helena

August

12th

New Superintendent Workshop

Presentation

 

Recording

September

13th, 16th, 20th

 

24th

MSSA OPI Bootcamp

Presentation

 

SAM Fall Conference

Presentation

Great Falls, Butte, and Virtual


 

Bozeman

October

29th 

10:00- 11:00

Consortium Accreditation Session

Presentation

Virtual

November

1st

11:00-12:30

 

15th 

11:00-12:00

New Superintendent Accreditation Session

 Presentation

 

Assessment Plans for Accreditation 

Presentation

RECORDING


 

RECORDING

December

2nd

3:00- 3:30

6th

11:00-12:00 

 

13th

11:00-12:00

 

17th

11:00-12:00

Platform Launch Webinar

 

Curriculum- Proficiency Based Learning Model

Presentation 

 

School Climate Session

Presentation

 

Graduate Profile

Presentation

(For New Admins.- Repeat session from Part 1)

RECORDING

 

RECORDING

 

     

RECORDING

 

 

RECORDING

January

10th

11:00-12:00

 

13th- 31st

 

15th

Educator Effectiveness

Presentation

 

District Work Sessions Begin

 

Platform Session for Charter Schools

RECORDING

 

 

*Sessions are FULL!

 

RECORDING

February

3rd- 21st

District Work Sessions 

 

*Sessions are FULL!

Contact OPIACCRED@mt.gov with questions!

 

 

 


 

 


School Accreditation Negotiated Rulemaking Information

 

Montana Accreditation Process
Montana Hazard and Emergency Response 
Montana Suicide Prevention and Response
  • Standards of Accreditation 

    • Administrative Rules of Montana Title 10, Chapter 55
    • ARM 10.55 Standards of Accreditation Appendix Files
    • Endorsement & Course Codes
    • Montana Board of Public Education Information
    • Annual Montana Accreditation Reports
    • Four Day School Week
    • Approved Distance Learning Providers
    • Distance Learning Provider Application
    • SEID Creation Guide
  • Variances to Standards

    • ARM 10.55.604
    • Application Materials
    • Board Members
    • Approved Applications and
      Meeting Materials
  • Public Charter Schools

    • BPE Charter Resources  
    • BPE Performance Framework Criteria
    • District Applicants
  • Educator Evaluation

    • ARM 10.55.724
    • Research
    • Tools
  • TEAMS

    Accreditation Think Tank

  • Negotiated Rulemaking Info

    Negotiated Rulemaking

 


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