September 28, 2023
Important 2023-24 DTC Training Dates (REPEAT)
The annual training is required of both new and returning DTCs. You can find more information on training requirements in the Test Administration Manual Section 1.5.
Register below for one of three dates:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
October Reporting System Webinar (REPEAT)
A live Centralized Reporting System (CRS) Webinar will take place on
Thursday, October 5 at 9 AM. This webinar will focus on general CRS functionality and briefly cover hand scoring components required for Interim assessments. It is appropriate for district and school users. To register,
follow this link. A recording of the webinar will be available on the ODE website after the session. The third and final CRS webinar for the 2023-24 school year will take place on
March 12, 2024.
Update on the Suspension of Assessment of Essential Skills
- The suspension of the assessment of essential skills is in effect through 2023-24, which means that it does still apply to this school year. The current recommendation that will now go before the State Board in October, given Chair Martinez-Zapata’s decision that she explained at Thursday (9/21) morning's State Board of Education meeting, is to extend the suspension of the policy through 2027-28.
Recruitment Open for Smarter Balanced Educator Committee Review (REPEAT)
Smarter Balanced is
recruiting classroom educators and instructional coaches from Oregon to participate in two upcoming
Educator Committee Review panels. Selected educators will review English Language Arts (ELA) and Math items prior to field testing, including features such as alignment to standards and fairness and sensitivity concerns. Both panels will be
fully virtual.
- Math Panel: November 13 - 17, 2023
- ELA Panel: November 15 - 17, 2023
Substitute teacher reimbursements will be provided. Please visit the
Smarter Balanced Recruitment website for more information and
to apply.
For more information, contact
Tony Bertrand, ELA Assessment Specialist, or
Andrew Byerley, Math Assessment Specialist.