Communication

The "At-A-Glance" state report card provides Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) performance data for the district and each individual school, as well as attendance, and 9th grade on-track data from the 2023-2024 school year. Graduation and completion rates on the report card are from the 2022-23 year. 2024 graduation and completion rates will be released in January 2025. 

Tigard-Tualatin schools showed marked improvement in two key benchmarks released Thursday by the state: regular attendance and ninth-graders on track for graduation. The overall rate of students attending regularly (present 90% or more) went up from 60.5% to 67.2%.  That is an increase of 6.7%.  This mirrors, but is greater than the state’s improvement of 3.8%.  

The greatest improvement in attendance was in our early grades and transition grades. 

• Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade saw an average increase of 14%.  
• 6th grade saw a 7.3% increase in regular attendees as compared to the Middle School average of 4.4%.  
• 9th grade saw a 6.5% increase while the High School average was just 3.5%.

This underlines the new district attendance goals focusing on kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grade attendance.  

9th grade on-track rate saw an increase in the number of students earning at least 6 credits Specifically, we saw a 3.4% increase.  This followed, and again beat, the state trend (1.2% increase).  

Looking at our individual student populations, we did see a significant closing of the achievement gap between many of our focus groups and our overall district average.  Again, the state did not report either the economically disadvantaged student group or the combined focus groups.

The At-A-Glance Profiles can be found on the District State Report Card webpage. 

 

As we have done for the past 5 years,our school is participating in the Oregon Student Health Survey (SHS), sponsored by the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, to gather information on student health and safety. The survey is anonymous, voluntary, and designed to protect privacy. Students may skip any questions they find uncomfortable. If you do not want your child to participate, please return the opt-out form to the principal’s office by 12/3. For more details, including how to review the survey, visit healthoregon.org/shs.

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) released the 2024 State Assessment results this morning. You can find the announcement linked here. In summary, overall math results increased slightly and English Language Arts (ELA) decreased slightly.

To provide further information on the Assessment and how it relates to TTSD and your student, please review the following Frequently Asked Questions. Please contact your child’s school if you are looking for additional information. 

What are the State Summative Assessments?

The Oregon Summative Assessments, known as state testing, are tools used to measure and evaluate the academic performance of identified student groups in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The purpose of these assessments is not to measure the academic outcomes of any individual student. 

Who participates?

Students 3rd through 8th, and 11th grade

Is it required for all students?

The Summative Assessment is a federal requirement and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires at least 95% participation for all student groups. However, the Student Assessment Bill of Rights (ORS 329.479) requires districts to provide the option for parents to opt out of state testing.

What do Assessment results provide?

The information from these assessments help evaluate academic programs across districts and schools and help districts prioritize where additional funds are needed to address gaps. Assessment outcomes identify and inform districts where there are academic inequities in identified student populations and where continued investment from the Student Success Act, and the High School Success program should be prioritized. 

What are the Assessment results for TTSD?

Overall, TTSD performed above the state average, and for the first time since 2017-2018 we observed an increase in math proficiency – from 34.6% percent of students achieving benchmarks in 2023 to 35.1% in 2024. English Language Arts proficiency decreased slightly from the year before, from 46.4% in 2022-23 to 45.3% in 2023-24. This continues a post-pandemic trend.

Nations Report Card: National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 

OVERALL RESULTS FOR ACHIEVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT BENCHMARKS:

ELA: 45.3% of participating students achieved compared to 46.4% in 2023

Math: 35.1% of participating students achieved benchmarks compared to 34.6% in 2023

See full reports here.

How do I learn more about my student’s performance and learning plans?

Parents/guardians should reach out and make time to meet with your child’s teacher. Ask how your student performed on the fall assessments, what their goals are for the school year, and how you can support your student at home. Parents/guardians can also access test results in ParentVUE.

“These results indicate how we need to continue focusing on how we can improve student outcomes for reading and math for all our students, at every grade level,” said Dr. Iton Udosenata, TTSD’s superintendent. “We need to find a path forward to advance student achievement. And we will, in partnership with our parents and community.”

Hello TTSD Families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We hope you all had a great summer. We wanted to send you one more reminder that our district is now participating in the Community Eligibility Provision program (CEP) which means one compliant breakfast and one compliant lunch each day are free for all students who attend a brick-and-mortar school site. Here are some additional reminders that may be useful to you with the start of this program:

1. If you had autopay set up in your Linq Connect account, you will need to turn the autopay off if you don't want money to continue to be deposited into your student's accounts. We cannot turn it off for you. If your student(s) will be buying extra meals at school, you may want to leave the autopay set up. If you had money deposited by mistake and you need a refund, please fill out the refund request form on the Nutrition Services webpage.

 

2. You do not need to fill out an application and we will not accept them if you do. Contact your school if you have questions about your family's qualifications for other discounts. Direct certification letters (meaning you qualify for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, etc.) can be used to qualify for other discounts, or you can fill out a household income form found on the TTSD website or at your student's school.

 

3. One breakfast and one lunch consisting of all of the requirements for a reimbursable meal (cafeteria staff will make sure your students get what they need) will be available at no charge. If your student(s) get extra meals, it will be charged to their meal account. We will send weekly notifications to families of any students who accrue a negative balance from getting additional meals. Balances can be managed and paid online at linqconnect.com or with cash or check paid directly to your student's school.

You can find more information about the program on the Nutrition Services webpage or contact Nutrition Services or your school's office if you have any other questions or concerns!

TTSD Nutrition Services
ttsdfoodservice@ttsd.k12.or.us
503-431-4060

August 30, 2024

Due to the forecasted excessive heat this weekend and next week, we will monitor activities on TTSD properties. We recommend following OSAA guidelines, including the Heat Index Calculator, to monitor the temperatures on turf fields, playgrounds, and tracks. 

All students scheduled for outdoor training or practice during this time should check in with their coaches for any cancellations or schedule changes.

It's important to note that temperatures on our turf fields, tracks, and playgrounds with rubber surfaces can be significantly hotter than the outdoor temperature, often reaching between 124 and 150 degrees. As a precaution, the District strongly advises the community to avoid these areas when temperatures are higher than normal.

Resources for extreme weather events:

• Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA)

• How to Stay Cool 

• 211 heat-related websites

• NOA National Weather Service website 

• PGE- reducing energy use during extreme heat

• Water Safety at parks and natural areas

We are excited to let you know that this year we’ll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school, and in your classrooms and groups.

ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school to connect.

Does not replace ParentVue and StudentVue

With ParentSquare you’ll be able to:

• Receive all district, school and classroom communication via email, text, or app
• View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events
• Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items
• Securely receive report cards, IEPs and other important student documents

How to Activate your Account

You will soon receive an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare. Please click the link to activate your account. It takes less than a minute.

You can use ParentSquare on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS or Android or use the desktop version at www.parentsquare.com.

Our goal is for every family to join ParentSquare and engage with our school community. 

You are not required to have an account to receive emails and text but having an account will allow you to decide how and when you want to receive communications. 

August 14, 2024

TIGARD-TUALATIN SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOMES ALEX PULASKI
AS INTERIM DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Tigard, Oregon -- The Tigard-Tualatin School District (TTSD) has named Alex Pulaski Interim Director of Communications and Community Relations. Pulaski joins the Tigard-Tualatin School District with a commitment to lifting student achievement and ensuring that all students, especially those from historically underserved communities, are supported in realizing their potential. 

Pulaski brings 11 years of experience at the statewide education communication level serving as the Director of Communications for the Oregon School Boards Association(OSBA) since 2016. Before joining OSBA he was a news reporter and editor, including 16 years at The Oregonian. 

During his tenure at OSBA, Pulaski worked directly with other education partners to support the passage of the landmark Student Success Act, which has created more than $1 billion in new funding annually to support Oregon schools.

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After a national search, Tigard-Tualatin School District (TTSD) School Board announced today that Dr. Iton Udosenata will be the District’s new Superintendent beginning July 1, 2024. Dr. Udosenata is currently serving as the Deputy Superintendent with the Salem-Keizer School District and will step into the position held by Dr. Sue Rieke-Smith, who announced she is retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Udosenata to the Tigard-Tualatin School District. Because of his focus on working as a collective to advance student outcomes and his commitment to centering students in every decision, it was clear to the board that Dr. Udosenata would be the perfect leader for our district,” said Board Chair, Tristan Irvin. “His demonstrated ability to foster academic achievement, promote equity, and build collaborative relationships with our parents, community leaders, and local organizations are key areas that will guide our district forward and build on our successes. We are excited to introduce him and his family to the TTSD community, and look forward to our district’s future!”

Board Chair Tristan Irvin

As a leader, Dr. Udosenata brings a student-centered focus with a commitment to creating systems where all students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. He brings a knowledge of state level policy for working with the school board to identify a vision for unifying staff to a collective purpose while maintaining a focus of academic achievement, advancement, and fiscal responsibility.

While serving as Deputy Superintendent for the Salem-Keizer School District for four years, Dr. Udosenata accomplishments include working with the bargaining team to successfully settle a contract and as a vital member of the executive team, bridging an $80 million dollar budget shortfall. Additionally, he oversees secondary instruction, student and family services, and the Office of Student Equity Access and Advancement. Dr. Udosenata also supervises the Office of Safety Risk and Management Services and has worked to improve safety, risk management, and community engagement strategies to promote school safety and mitigate risk.

“I understand the importance, now more than ever, of fostering safe and welcoming schools that nurture our students’ academic and social emotional needs from the day they enter our classrooms as kindergarteners to when they accept a diploma as graduates. The impact of public education is long-lasting, and as a superintendent you can expect my best in service of all TTSD students, staff and community to make the greatest impact possible.” 

Dr. Udosenata

Dr. Udosenata holds a BA in Ethnic Studies, an MA in Education Leadership and Doctorate in Education Methodology, Policy, and Leadership from the University of Oregon.