The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) identifies school health and physical education (HPE) as part of a student’s well-rounded education, giving every HPE teacher an opportunity to elevate their program and gain support from their school and local community. ESSA requires broad stakeholder engagement in order to implement comprehensive and effective state and school district plans. Key contacts and stakeholder groups from your state are listed below. 
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) identifies school health and physical education (HPE) as part of a student’s well-rounded education, giving every HPE teacher an opportunity to elevate their program and gain support from their school and local community. ESSA requires broad stakeholder engagement in order to implement comprehensive and effective state and school district plans. Key contacts and stakeholder groups from your state are listed below. 

Key Contacts
SHAPE Montana - state association for HPE
Susan Court, Dept of Ed HPE Specialist, 406-444-3178 
Mandi Zanto, Dept of Health PA Specialist, 406-444-7373
BJ Biskupiak, Dept of Health PA Specialist, 406-444-0995

Montana Office of Public Instruction
ESSA Information
Montana Office of Public Instruction  
Office of Public Instruction, Health & Physical Education

Education Stakeholders
Chief State School Officer
Montana PTA
School Administrators of Montana
Montana Elementary and Middle School Principals
Montana Secondary School Principals
Montana ASCD
Governor Steve Bullock

UPDATED 5/09/2018
Questions? Contact [email protected]
 
State Action Center