Oregon’s Statewide Summative Tests - 30-Day Notice and OSAS Opt-Out Form - Description of Rights

Oct 3, 2026

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30-day notice and OSAS opt-out form explaining Oregon’s statewide summative assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for grades 3-8 and 11. Details include testing purpose, estimated time, how results are reported using achievement levels, and why participation matters. Provides the state testing windows, guidance on staying informed, and a rights section describing that Oregon law allows annual opt-out by submitting the form to the student’s school before the test window closes.

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FOSTERING EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE FOR EVERY LEARNER

How long will it take my child to complete Oregon's statewide summative tests?

What do the results mean and where do l get my child's results?

Why does my child's participation matter?

When will my child take the test?

DESCRIPTION OF RIGHTS

30-Day Notice for Oregon's Statewide Assessment ofEnglish Language Arts and Mathematics # FOSTERING EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE FOR EVERY LEARNER Oregon is committed to preparing every learner with academic knowledge and skills necessary for success beyond highschool.Oregon's statewide summative assessment of English Language Arts(ELA)and Mathematics is fully aligned toOregon's State Standards and provide students in grades 3-8 and 11,along with their families,one measure of academicachievement and growth. OREGON'S STATEWIDE TESTS.. o …are created by educators in Oregon and across several other states o .…challenge your child to think critically and apply their knowledge across a variety of contexts o ..go beyond multiple choice and ask your child to explain their answers o …act as a snapshot of your child's progress that may be considered along with other pieces of information todetermine your child's academic success o ...help schools and districts evaluate their systems of teaching and learning,as wellas identify groups ofstudents whose academic needs may not be adequately met o ...help communities understand how well their public schools are performing ## How long will it take my child to complete Oregon's statewide summative tests? Most students complete their ELA test in 1.5 to 3 hours and their Mathematics test in 1 to 1.5 hours.Because there is notime limit on Oregon's statewide summative tests,your child can take as long as they need to fully demonstrate whatthey know and can do. ## What do the results mean and where do l get my child's results? Test results identify your child's strengths and areas for improvement in English Language Arts and Math.Each subjectwill be broken into categories and will show how well your child performed in each area.The tests measure studentlearning on a scale that allows for comparisons across time.The Oregon Department of Education has set fourachievement levels along this scale that generally describe student academic performance.Your child's school will shareyour child's scores with you at the end of the current school year or the beginning of the next to help support yourchild's success as they move from grade to grade. ## Why does my child's participation matter? While no single test can give a complete picture of your child's progress,having your child take the statewide summativetests provides educators and administrators with one source of information about what educational approaches areworking and where additional resources may be needed.Your child's participation is important to ensure schools anddistricts receive the targeted resources they need to help all students succeed. ## When will my child take the test? Your child's school will determine the specific dates your child takes the tests within the statewide testing window.Thestatewide testing windows for English Language Arts and Mathematics apply to the general and alternate statewidesummative tests. | Grades 3-8
04/02/2024—06/14/2024 | Grades 9-12
02/06/2024—06/14/2024 | | --- | --- | STAY INFORMED Visit Oregon's Starting Smarter webpage (https://or.startingsmarter.org)to learn more about what vour child shouldknow and be able to do in English Language Arts and Math,to view sample test questions,and to read more about yourchild's test results.Contact your child's teacher or school principal with questions. Annual OSAS Opt-Out Form (2023-24) # DESCRIPTION OF RIGHTS Oregon law(ORS 329.479)permits parents/guardians and adult students*to annually opt-out of Oregon'sstatewide summative tests in Enqlish Lanquage Arts (ELA)and/or Mathematics by submitting this form to theschool the student attends.The school shall provide any student who is excused from a statewide ELA ormathematics test with supervised study time while other students are testing. To opt-out of OSAS statewide summative tests in English Language Arts(ELA)and/orMathematics,this section must be completed by the p

FAQs

How long will the Oregon statewide summative tests take to complete?

Most students complete the ELA test in 1.5 to 3 hours and the Mathematics test in 1 to 1.5 hours. There is no time limit, so students can take as long as needed to demonstrate what they know and can do.

How should parents interpret the test results and where can they get them?

Results identify strengths and areas for improvement in ELA and Math. Scores are grouped into categories and measured on a scale that allows comparisons over time; achievement levels generally describe student performance. The school shares scores at the end of the current school year or the beginning of the next.

When and how can a family opt out of OSAS statewide summative tests?

Parents/guardians (or adult students 18 and older) can opt out annually by completing the OSAS Opt-Out Form and submitting it to the student’s school at least one week before the first day of testing. For students enrolling after the testing window begins, submission is encouraged within 2 weeks of enrollment, and the form is only valid for the current school year.

Oct 3, 2026

Uploaded by Aria