ODE News Achievement/Performance Standards

Oregon's Alternate ("Extended") Assessment: Qualified Trainer and Qualified Assessor Trainings

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:07:00 GMT

Important information on the Qualified Trainer (QT) and Qualified Assessor (QA) training requirements and opportunities for the current school year can be found under the “Training” icon at http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=178. Please note that if you were a QT or a QA last year, your district is relying on you to maintain district capacity. If you are unable to fill that role this year, please alert your Special Education Director so that s/he can make the appropriate decisions based on ODE projections. To ensure that QT and QA capacity is maintained for your district, please circulate this important information among previously trained Qualified Trainers, previously trained Qualified Assessors who may be interested in becoming Qualified Trainers, and individuals interested in becoming Qualified Assessors of the Extended Assessment system for the current school year.

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Oregon's Alternate ("Extended") Assessment: Data Entry

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:03:00 GMT

Please note: Beginning in 2013-14, the window for entering Extended Assessment data will now close a week earlier to allow for the submission and analysis of grade 12 students data which are using this assessment to demonstrate proficiency in some or all of the Essential Skills in fulfillment of graduation requirements.

For additional information, please contact Brad Lenhardt at Brad.Lenhardt@state.or.us .

Oregon's Alternate ("Extended") Assessment

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 22:40:00 GMT

Please note: Beginning in 2013-14, the window for entering Extended Assessment data will now close a week earlier to allow for the submission and analysis of grade 12 students' data who are using this assessment to demonstrate proficiency in some or all of the Essential Skills in fulfillment of graduation requirements.

If you have questions regarding this, please contact Brad Lenhardt at: Brad.Lenhardt@state.or.us .

Next Generation Science Standards and Oregon Science Education

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:47:00 GMT

In April 2013, the final Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a new set of voluntary, rigorous, and internationally benchmarked standards for K-12 science education, were released. During the coming months, the Oregon State Board of Education will determine whether to adopt the NGSS. Oregon Department of Education staff, in collaboration with a science content and assessment advisory group, will review the final NGSS and provide analysis, including a comparison to Oregon's current Science Academic Content Standards, as well as develop a timeline for adoption, transition, implementation, and assessment.

Should the State Board adopt the Next Generation Science Standards, it is important to remember that adoption does not mean instant implementation. It will take a number of years before the NGSS are implemented and assessed in Oregon schools. If they are adopted, through a thoughtful transition and implement ...MORE

State Board Adopts New ELPA Cut Scores

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:14:00 GMT

On May 17, 2013 the State Board of Education adopted the new English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) performance standards (“cut scores”) and the updated ELPA Performance Level Descriptors, based on recommendation by panels of stakeholders in November 2012 and February 2013. This work was completed at the request of superintendents from across the state, and in response to the larger ELPA item pool.

The newly-adopted ELPA performance standards, and the updated Performance Level Descriptors, along with additional resources are posted at http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=3896. As with the previous ELPA performance standards, these new cut scores also align the English Language Proficiency Standards that were adopted by the State Board of Education in 2005, and will go into effect during the ELPA window in 2013-14.

More information about the State Board of Education is posted at