Academic Assessments

Oregon's Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) currently includes summative assessments administered annually by subject matter and grade. Pursuant to federal and state accountability requirements, Oregon public schools test students in English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8 & 11 and science in grades 5, 8, & 11.

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The ELPA measures and reports on students’ English language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and comprehension. Delivered online, ELPA is designed to be interactive and includes questions that reflect real-world scenarios. Its main purpose is to qualify students for appropriate language services and help guide schools to best support student needs.

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Provides a number of measures which can be administered quickly to individual students to assess their Reading abilities as appropriate for their grade level. Tigard-Tualatin uses DIBELS to measure students' skills which range from the awareness of letter sounds (Phonemic Awareness) and the ability to blend them (Nonsense Word Fluency) to speed and accuracy when reading aloud (Oral Reading Fluency).

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The intent of the i-Ready Diagnostic is to help identify the specific skills each student needs to develop, identify each student’s areas of strength, and measure academic growth through the school year. The Diagnostic provides comprehensive insight into student learning across multiple domains including mathematics and reading comprehension.

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TWI Reading Measures (El Camino, IDEL, MAZE, I-Station)

Provides a number of measures which can be administered quickly to individual students to assess their Reading abilities in Spanish as appropriate for their grade level. Tigard-Tualatin uses a mixture of
IDEL, El Camino, and MAZE tests to measure students' skills which range from the awareness of letter sounds (Phonemic Awareness) and the ability to blend them (Nonsense Word Fluency) to speed and accuracy when reading aloud (Oral Reading Fluency).

• District TWI Reading Benchmarks Document

Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy & Multiliteracy

The Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy (OSSB) and the Oregon State Seal of Multiliteracy (OSSM) are state-sponsored recognitions that honor student proficiency in two or more languages. These awards celebrate the achievements of multilingual students across Oregon, acknowledge the valuable linguistic and cultural assets they bring to our schools and communities, and encourage the study and preservation of world and heritage languages.

At Tigard-Tualatin School District, we are deeply committed to supporting all students in their journey toward earning the OSSB or OSSM. We believe that multilingualism is a powerful asset and are proud to recognize the dedication and skill it takes to achieve this distinction.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the OSSB or OSSM, students must meet both of the following criteria:

A. Completion of all state and district high school graduation requirements.
B. Demonstration of Intermediate High proficiency or higher, according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, in all required domains (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) for two or more languages.

• English is commonly one of the languages used to meet the criteria but is not required.

• The Seal of Biliteracy (OSSB) is awarded for proficiency in exactly two languages.

• The Seal of Multiliteracy (OSSM) is awarded for proficiency in three or more languages.

• Students do not receive multiple seals; instead, additional languages are noted on the OSSM if more than two languages meet the required criteria.

Ways to Earn the Seal at TTSD

Students at TTSD may qualify for the OSSB/M using the following approved assessments:

World Languages (11th and/or 12th grade)

• STAMP (Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency)

• ALTA Language Services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Language Exams

• Advanced Placement (AP) Language Exams

English (11th and/or 12th grade)

• OSAS ELA (Reading and Writing domains only)

• ELPA21 (for English Learners)

• STAMP for English

• ACT  (Reading and Writing domains only)

Important: All qualifying scores must be achieved during the student's high school years (grades 9–12).

For more information or support in pursuing the Seal of Biliteracy or Multiliteracy, please contact Magda Rhode at mrhode@ttsd.k12.or.us