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SY 2026–2027 High School FlexCAP Briefing

Written by Christen Cole on . Posted in Briefing Documents.

For Counselors, Administrators, and Site Facilitators

Updated 08/21/2026

Notice to students and parents: This information is intended for distribution to public school districts and may contain details that do not apply to your local district’s program.  If you are interested in utilizing FlexCAP (Flexible Credit Alternative Program) courses with Montana Digital Academy, your first contact should be to the counseling department and/or school administration of your local public school to discuss what is available locally.  FlexCAP courses are not available to students independent of a school-based program.

Cost-Sharing Statement

On June 14, 2021, the MTDA Governing Board exercised its authority granted by MCA 20-7-1202 to begin cost-sharing with districts. This applies to the MTDA FlexCAP program. Before enrolling any student for the upcoming term, please review our information page regarding payment: link.

  • A PO number will be requested upon enrollment for billing.

Important Notes

MTDA 26-27 FlexCAP program open enrollment begins September 8, 2026.

  • New to FlexCAP? Check out the program page to learn more.
  • The FlexCAP program is open to any student, regardless of whether they have previously failed or not.
  • The MTDA FlexCAP Courses have not been approved by the NCAA. If the student requires an NCAA-approved course, all MTDA Original Program courses have all been approved.
  • If a student participated in the Guided Core Program during the 2026 Summer they should be enrolled in IPC’s to finish out the quarter they were enrolled in. Please reach out to the support desk with any questions at support@montanadigitalacademy.org

PROGRAM DETAILS

Are you new to the MTDA FlexCAP program, or have you not utilized the program in more than a year?  Please contact our support desk to schedule a call to talk about the format and the requirements for support for local schools. As well as reviewing the program information on our website.

  • MTDA FlexCAP program continues to be a school-based program where a dedicated local school official is responsible for the proctoring of all assessments in the program.  MTDA FlexCAP program is not a home or remote-based program.

SCHEDULE

ORIENTATION

  • All students new to the MTDA FlexCAP program must complete the mandatory Orientation program.  The short course is called “FlexCAP Orientation” in GeniusSIS and must receive a “pass” to be able to enroll in content-specific courses.  Once a student takes and completes the orientation, they do not need to complete it again.  However, some facilitators do ask students to retake the orientation if they were not previously successful in the MTDA FlexCAP format. There is no cost-share associated with the orientation.
  • The orientation program is approximately 2-3 hours of engagement time, dependent on student skill, reading level, and motivation.  Students who do not complete the orientation course in a reasonable amount of time should be considered high-need enrollments and provided additional direct support locally.
  • The FlexCAP Orientation is located under the “short course” term.  There is no cost-share for any short courses.  Please see important details on the Short Course description page.
  • The MTDA FlexCAP Courses have not been approved by the NCAA due to the flexible nature of the courses. If students need an NCAA-approved course, all MTDA’s Original Program courses have been approved.

REGISTRATION

  • Please review our Site Facilitator handbook for information on data collection, entrance counseling, and student registration.  That page is here: link.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

ONLINE TRAINING AVAILABLE TO FACILITATORS AND LOCAL SUPPORT STAFF

MTDA has created self-paced course to help local staff understand their role and expectations in the FlexCAP program. Please reach out to the MTDA support desk if you would like to enroll in this course.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions, PLEASE don’t hesitate to contact the help desk, support@montanadigitalacademy.org, or, contact our office via phone, 406-203-1812.  We want to help you implement a successful MTDA FlexCAP program in your school.

Fall 2026, SY 26-27