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Assessment

Contact Information

Erica Gordon,
District Test Coordinator
503-845-2345
erica.gordon@masd91.org

State assessments provide valuable information about how well our students are meeting grade-level learning standards. These assessments help families, educators, and the district understand student progress, identify areas of strength, and target areas where additional support may be needed. The results are used to guide instruction, improve programs, and ensure that every student has access to a high-quality education. On this page, you’ll find key information about testing dates and grade-level assessments. 

 

State Assessment Links

ODE Statewide Assessments

The Oregon State Assessment System (OSAS) are standardized, computer-based assessments required by the state of Oregon for all students in grades 3-8 and grade 11. These summative assessments used for accountability are customized for the needs of Oregon students.

Additional required assessments include an English language proficiency assessment for English learners (ELs) and the Oregon Extended Assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities. The Student Educational Equity Development (SEED) Survey gathers information about the educational experiences of students in Oregon in grades 3-11.

Oregon Extended (ORExt)

An Alternate version of the OSAS (ORExt) is available for students experiencing the most significant cognitive disabilities. It may be administered in lieu of the standard assessments if it is specified in the student's IEP (Individualized Education Program).

English Language Arts Assessment and Math Assessment

  • Grades: 3-8, 11
  • Testing Window:
    • Elementary
      • Language Arts (ELA) and Math: March 31, 2026 - May 29, 2026
    • Middle School 
      • Language Arts (ELA) and Math: March 31, 2026 - May 29, 2026
    • High School
      • Language Arts (ELA) and Math: February 9, 2026 - May 29, 2026

*Please contact your school for specific test dates.​

2025-26 Annual Notice and Exempting Participation Form for the OSAS ELA and Math Assessment

To opt-out of the ELA or Math assessment, please complete the linked form (English/Spanish) and submit it directly to your student’s school. To best support school district planning, you are encouraged to submit this form  before testing begins.  This form is only valid for the current school year. Parents or adult students are required to submit an opt-out form annually should they wish to be exempted from statewide summative tests for that school year. 

Science Assessment

  • Grades: 5, 8
  • Testing Window:
    • Elementary -
      • Science: March 10, 2026 - May 29, 2026
    • Middle School - 
      • Science: March 10, 2026 - May 29, 2026

*Please contact your school for specific test dates.

2025-26 Annual Notice and Exempting Participation Form for the OSAS Science Assessment

Parents may request that their student be exempted from taking the Oregon State Assessment System (OSAS) Science Assessment to accommodate a student's disability or religious beliefs.  Please submit this request in writing directly to your child's school. 

SEED Survey

The Student Educational Equity Development (SEED) Survey gathers information about the educational experiences of students in Oregon in grades 3-11. The content of the survey varies by grade level and measures student perceptions of their opportunities, self reliance, and sense of belonging. Individual results will not be reported.  An alternate version (Alt-SEED) is available for students who participate in alternate assessments.

Survey Window*

  • Elementary - Grades 3-5
    • March 10, 2026 - May 29, 2026
  • Middle School - Grades 6-8
    • March 10, 2026 - May 29, 2026
  • High School - Grades 9-11 (Grade 12 does not participate in SEED Survey)
    • February 9, 2026 - May 29, 2026

*Please contact your school for specific survey dates.​

2025-26 Annual Notice and Declining Participation Form for the SEED Survey

Oregon law (House Bill 2656) permits parents or guardians to decline, either verbally or in writing, to have their student participate in the SEED Survey. To decline participation in the SEED Survey, parents or adult students may submit this request (verbally or in writing) directly to your student’s school. 

ELPA Summative

The ELPA measures and reports on students’ English language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and comprehension. Delivered online, ELPA is designed to be interactive and includes questions that reflect real-world scenarios. Its main purpose is to qualify students for appropriate language services and help guide schools to best support student needs. An Alternate version of the ELPA (Alt ELPA) is available for students experiencing the most significant cognitive disabilities. It may be administered in lieu of the ELPA assessment if it is specified in the student's IEP (Individualized Education Program). 

2025-26 Annual Notice and Exempting Participation Form for the ELPA Summative

Parents may request that their student be exempted from taking the Oregon State Assessment System (OSAS) English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) to accommodate a student's disability or religious beliefs.  Please submit this request in writing directly to your student’s school.

 

District Assessments

Student Health Survey Opt-Out

  • Grades: 6, 8 and 11

  • Parent Notification Letter and Opt-Out Form
       English            Spanish

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
      English             Spanish

Student Health Screening Opt-Out

Talented and Gifted (TAG Screener)