Montana

Montana

Programs and People: 

Katie Madsen
State Director of Adult Education
Montana Office of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 202501
Helena, MT 59620-2501
Phone: (406) 444-4443
Katie.Madsen@mt.gov

Assessments: 

ABE: TABE
ESL: BEST Plus

Data Systems: 

Montana Comprehensive Adult Student Education System (CASES)

Followup Methods: 

GED: HiSET
Employment: Data Match
Transition to Postsecondary Education or Training: Data Match

Data Tools for Monitoring and Program Improvement: 

Web based data is received upon entry, periodic review is conducted at the state level. Follow-up contact to programs is made when necessary. Several validations have been built into the data system for local program management and adherence to data policy procedures.

Verifications are built into the new data system; we have verifications for: correct assessment, required demographic information, pre-post testing according to policy, separating students with no activity, and identifying students needing goals.

State Tools and Resources: 

Montana Office of Public Instruction
https://opi.mt.gov/

Montana Career & Technical Education (CTE)
http://opi.mt.gov/Educators/Teaching-Learning/Career-Technical-Education-CTE

FEATURED RESOURCES

Explore featured resources related to WIOA and the NRS including: state guidance, reporting, and external WIOA resources.

Reporting Measurable Skill Gains (MSG) Types 3, 4, and 5

NRS Technical Assistance (TA) Guide—Revised March 2021

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NRS Reporting Tables