State Assessments
State Testing
Each year, schools are required to participate in administering the Oregon Statewide Assessments. These tests include Math and English Language Arts (Grades 3-8 and 11), Science (Grade 5, 8 and 11), ELPA (eligible students only) and Extended Assessments (eligible students only).
For Math and English Language Arts, parents may OPT-OUT by preference.
For EXEMPTIONS for Science, ELPA21 or Extended Assessments, they must be based on a disability or religious reason per the Oregon Department of Education and approved by the District Test Coordinator. These forms can be found below. Opt-out forms must be filled out annually.
Oregon State Assessments
Annual Notice for Oregon’s Statewide Summative Assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics
Annual SEED Survey
- Annual Notice SEED Survey Combined Form English (24-25 not yet available)
- Annual Notice SEED Survey Combined Form Spanish (24-25 not yet available)
30-Day Notice English Language Arts and Math (General and Extended) Opt-Out Form:
English
Spanish
Parent Request for Exemption from State Testing (Excluding Math and English Language Arts), for the following:
- OSAS Science, English Language Proficiency (ELPA21)
- English Language Proficiency Screener (ELPA Screener)
- Extended Science Assessment
Testing Information
The state of Oregon requires assessments for different K-12 grade levels.
IMPORTANT: KG Assessments have been suspended by ODE for the 2024-2025 school year
District Test Windows:
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English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science (grade 11) February-June
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English Language Arts(ELA) and Math (grades 3-8): April-June
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Science (grades 5, 8) March-June
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Kindergarten: Sept-Oct (Suspended)
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ELPA Summative*(grades K-12) Jan-April
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ELPA Screener*(grades K-12) Sept-June
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Extended*: Jan-April
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SEED Survey (grades 3-11) February-June
*Requires specific student eligibility
Contact your school for specific test dates.