Requirements

WHAT is the required training?

  1. Choose a training venue (only one required)
    • In -Person Training
    • Participate in the PEPPER online training by registering for the course titled: PA1007 2019-20 Oregon Kindergarten Assessment
  2. Complete the required Reading:
  3. Read and review all OKA materials prior to assessing your students
    • Materials will arrive in schools by 8/26
  4. Sign an OKA Test Assurance form
    • If you complete the training online your form will generate by answering the embedded questions

WHO must complete the training?

  • ALL kindergarten teachers
  • ALL DLI kindergarten teachers (including both teachers in 2 teacher classrooms)
  • ALL OKA school contacts
  • Instructional support staff and/or administrators who will be administering ANY part of the assessment.
  • In addition to the above required staff, any multilingual staff that support kindergarten students are encouraged to receive the training.
  • In support of our SpEd teachers: Paras and Learning Center Teachers may be trained to assess your students