OPI COVID-19 Information

Here are some common questions from districts and general guidance provided by the OPI on taking student attendance during remote learning:

 

How do districts take attendance for students learning remotely?

How do districts take attendance for students in quarantine?

 

The OPI relies on the districts to answer these specific 'how to' questions based on district policies or procedures. Overall, if/when districts are providing instruction to students, including remotely, or while a student is in quarantine, or in person, they are required to be taking attendance.

 

For further information on OPI guidance please see the OPI COVID-19 Information Page. 

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AIM District Contacts

• AIM District Contact Update Form

The districts’ AIM Primary Contact is who we rely on for being the liaison between the district and the state. We deal mainly with the main AIM Primary Contact when assisting districts with their student data. It is up to the district to decide who the main AIM Primary Contact is. Use this form to add or change any AIM Contact Information.

 

• AIM List of Current Contacts for Districts (Updated 12/29/20)

This list displays the current AIM Primary Contact, AIM Backup Contact, and other AIM Technical Contacts for all districts that are stored in the Contacts Database. The column titled 'Source' refers to whether the contact is listed as a System Level Contact or a School Level Contact. System Level Contacts are those persons responsible for reporting data for the entire school district, while the School Level Contact only reports data for the individual school and may not be responsible for data for other schools within the same district. If there are any errors in this report, please use the AIM District Contact Form above to submit any changes. 

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ePass Montana 

• ePass MT  (used for secure transfer of large student files)

• ePass MT User Guide

NOTICE: Please do not email any student personally identifiable information (PII), including names or student ID's, to the OPI or AIM Help Desk. Please call AIM Support directly for assistance with individual student PII or use ePass MT for secure transferring of larger student data files. 

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OPI's Missing Child Photo Repository

• OPI's Missing Child Photo Repository Page

We want to remind you to upload student directory photos to the OPI for inclusion in the missing child photo repository. The repository provides law enforcement with immediate, 24/7, year-round access to a child’s school photo should a child be reported missing. Please review our AIM Student Photo Repository User Guide for detailed instructions on how to complete this process.