Assessment
Using the right assessment at the right time provides you with information about student learning and empowers you to provide tailored instruction that moves literacy learning forward. Formative assessment is particularly useful in this effort.
Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework provides a research-based approach to guide literacy assessment and support informed decisions about next steps in literacy learning.
Deepen your understanding of assessment with these ready-to-use resources and professional learning opportunities for educators.
Assessment Resources
Literacy Spotlight: Assessment
Literacy Spotlight: Assessment
Jump start your assessment knowledge with this two-page summary that highlights what literacy assessment is and why it’s important, including examples of practice.
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Reflecting on Our Practice: Assessment
Reflecting on Our Practice: Assessment
Build a shared understanding of key assessment practices that support K-5 literacy instruction with this slide deck. Use it to reinforce your own learning journey or as part of a professional learning session.
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Assessment Online Module
Assessment Online Module
Learn about literacy assessment types, the formative assessment process, student participation and culturally and linguistically responsive assessment practices in this self-paced learning module.
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Collaborative Learning Session Guide: Assessment
Collaborative Learning Session Guide: Assessment
Explore this collaborative learning session guide to learn with and from your peers about how to effectively implement research-based assessment practices that support literacy instruction.
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Hear from fellow Oregon educators as they share how they use assessment data to support student learning.
Watch this video to hear an educator describe working with students by focusing on their assets.
Review the Early Literacy Walkthrough Planning and Discussion Guide to support observing and planning for literacy instruction.
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