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Welcome to Montana's "No Child Left Behind Report Card".  The "Report Card" is required by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as reauthorized by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The information is helpful in determining how Montana schools and districts are meeting the requirements of this federal legislation.  It should not be considered a comprehensive report on the quality of education provided by any Montana school or district.

Click here to download the application (PDF) (Applications due by December 31, 2010) What are the eligibility requirements? The individual you are applying for must have a diagnosis on the autism spectrum (as identified in diagnosis report). Reside in the United States of America . Be non-verbal or minimally verbal (as identified in speech pathology report). Be in financial need: Gross income not to exceed $35,000 single income family or $50,000 two-income family (as identified by documentation). Have access to a computer and an iTunes account (some programs must be downloaded on a computer and transferred to the iPad due to size). A professional on your team (i.e., speech pathologist, doctor, teacher) must be willing to take responsibility of the gift card that downloads the applications. For more information, please visit the foundation's website: www.hollyrod.org

HELENA – The reading skills of Montana students continue to exceed the national average, new findings show. The National Assessment of Educational Progress, also called "The Nation's Report Card," out today, details the continued achievement of Montana fourth- and eighth-graders on the tests, administered by the U.S. Department of Education earlier this year. 

We all know how important it is to have an IEP that addresses our child’s Academic, Developmental and Functional needs; to ensure they are appropriately prepared for an independent future.  Therefore, as parents, we have to make sure our child’s IEP includes the necessary information to prepare them for life after high school.  The results of your child’s most recent assessments, report cards, state tests, school personnel and parent input will assist the team in developing an appropriate IEP.