State Testing Coordinator Contact Information:
Dr. Derek Fialkiewicz – dfialkiewicz@corbett.k12.or.us
Oregon’s Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) currently includes summative assessments administered annually by subject matter and grade. Pursuant to federal and state accountability requirements, Oregon public schools test students in English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8 & 11 and science in grades 5, 8, & 11. Additional required assessments include an English language proficiency assessment for English learners (ELs) and the Oregon Extended Assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities. These summative assessments used for accountability are customized for the needs of Oregon students; test development for these assessments has included Oregon teachers in all feasible aspects (e.g., item development, scoring rubric validation, standard setting).
Annual Notice for Oregon’s Statewide Assessments:
Results from statewide summative assessment are used to make decisions about resource allocation and state educational priorities for groups of students. Assessment data are also used to identify and remedy inequities in the educational system. Finally, states are required to annually report student participation and performance in the areas of mathematics and reading, and on student participation in the area of science to the U.S. Department of Education as part of the federal educational accountability system.
Need more information? Visit the Oregon Department of Education’s website by clicking here.
Additionally, on Oregon’s Statewide Assessment System (OSAS), you can also take practice tests to assess students’ mastery of Pregon’s content standards.
Opt-Out Application
Oregon law (ORS 329.479) permits parents and adult students to annually opt-out of Oregon’s statewide summative tests in English Language Arts and Math by submitting a form to the school the student attends. Schools will provide parents with the opt-out form at least 30 days prior to the start of testing.
