7.  Statewide Assessment

STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

• Both the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004 (IDEA) and OAR 581-022-0612 Exception of Students with Disabilities from State Assessment Testing require that individuals with disabilities be given equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from any program or activity customarily granted to all individuals with appropriate adaptations. Therefore, all students with disabilities are required to participate in the Oregon Statewide Assessments

• The student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, which includes the student’s parents or guardian, makes the decision regarding the most appropriate method for a student with disabilities to participate in testing. Each student must be considered individually and not merely on the basis of the student’s disability category. If a student’s IEP specifies that a student should take an Extended Assessment, then the district must provide the student with that Extended Assessment. When assessing a student with a disability, the district must also ensure that the assessment fully complies with all IDEA requirements as specified in the IEP Guidelines.  Oregon Department of Education guidance indicates that only students with the most significant Intellectual Disabilities should be considered. See guidance below. 

Considerations for Administration:  

• Annually, each test administrator must be trained in the administration of state assessments.  Please review the Test Administration Manual for state assessments prior to development of the IEP and determining considerations for test accommodations and/or modifications.