🏈 Campus Playbook: Beginning of the Year Series


Get your school year off to a winning start with the Campus Playbook Beginning of the Year Series, presented by School Services of Montana and the Montana OPI EDUCATE Unit.

This five-week virtual series will guide districts through essential beginning-of-the-year Infinite Campus processes, state reporting requirements, and data-quality checks. Each session will provide practical guidance, helpful reminders, and time for questions to help your district confidently tackle the new school year.

Fridays | August 21–September 18, 2026
8:30–10:00 AM Mountain Time
The Starting Lineup
Session 1: Kickoff and Calendar Setup
Friday, August 21
  • Calendar setup and review
  • Summer enrollments
  • Jumpstart reporting
Session 2: Building the Roster
Friday, August 28
  • Course setup and review
  • Student rosters
  • Future Ready reporting
Session 3: Staffing the Sidelines
Friday, September 4
  • Staff assignments and reporting
  • Teacher and course connections
  • QEC
Session 4: Checking the Scoreboard
Friday, September 11
  • ANB preparation and data review
  • Dropout reporting
  • Cohort data
Session 5: Finishing the Play
Friday, September 18
  • Program Participation setup
  • Data validation
  • Beginning-of-the-year reporting reminders
Bring your questions, check your district’s data, and make sure your team is ready for a successful school year!


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