Curriculum and Instruction

WDSD Assessment Calendar 2025-2026

Local Assessments:

• Fall Window: August 25, 2025 – October 2, 2025
  • Reading: Grades K-5 (STAR Reading), Grades 6-12 (Study Synch)
  • Writing: Grades K-12 (Locally Scored Performance Task – Informational; K-5/Expository; 6-11) (entered on the District Writing spreadsheets)
  • Math: Grades K-5 (iReady Math), Grades 6-12 (Big Ideas Math)
• Winter Window: January 5, 2026– February 4, 2026
  • Reading: Grades K-5 (STAR Reading), Grades 6-12 (Study Synch)
  • Writing: Grades K-12 (Locally Scored Performance Task – Opinion; K-5/Argumentative; 6-11) (entered on the District Writing spreadsheets)
  • Math: Grades K-5 (iReady Math), Grades 6-12 (Big Ideas Math)
• Spring Window: April 27 , 2026 – May 28, 2026
  • Reading: Grades K-5 (STAR Reading), Grades 6-12 (Study Synch)
  • Writing: Grades K-12 (State Scored – OSAS Assessment)
  • Math: Grades K-5 (iReady Math), Grades 6-12 (Big Ideas Math)

OSAS Testing for ELA, Math, and Science

• Grades 3-8 in ELA and Math: March 31, 2026 – June 10, 2026
• Grade 5 and 8 in Science: March 3, 2026 – June 10, 2026
• Grade 11 in ELA, Math, and Science: February 3, 2026 to June 10, 2026

ELPA Testing for English Language Learners

• All Grades: January 13, 2026 to April 10, 2026

Pre-ACT – Grade 10

• September 30, 2025 to April 10, 2026

• Click here for a pdf of the WDSD Assessment Calendar

• Sample Writing Prompts Grades 3-5
• Sample Writing prompts Grades 6-8
• Sample Writing Prompts Grades 9-12
• Scoring Rubric Grades K-2 (Informative)
• Scoring Rubric Grades 3-5 (Opinion) 2023
• Scoring Rubric Grades 3-5 (Informational) 2023
• Scoring Rubric Grades 6-11 (Expository) 2023
• Scoring Rubric Grades 6-11 (Argumentative) 2023

Please use this form to request a computer application for your school. When complete, turn it in to your principal. Thank you!

• Click Here to access the form

• DCPSS link here

• CLICK HERE for K-12 Reading Maps (ELA)

• Click Here for WDSD Math Plans

Director of Instructional Services
David Welker
WelkerD@wdsd.org
541-679-3000 ext. 3425

Title I-A provides all children an opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. Title I-A financial assistance is provided to districts and schools who serve a larger population of children from families experiencing poverty. By providing additional resources, the program is intended to ensure that all students have access to academically enriching curriculum and meet the state’s challenging academic standards.

Families are a necessary part of Title I-A. A copy of the Winston-Dillard School Board Policy IGBC: Title I-A/Parental and Family Involvement is available in all school offices, and at the district offices.

Title I-A Schools:

• Brockway Elementary Information
• McGovern Elementary
• Dillard Alternative School

Title I-A Contact:
David Welker
Director of Instructional Services
wilsonk@wdsd.org
541-679-3000  x3425

Resource Links:

• Math Resources: Classlink Website
• ELA Resources: Classlink Website
• Science Resources: Classlink Website

• CLICK HERE to view the Winston-Dillard Writing Plan

• OREGON PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS
• ODE PE Page
• Game Trees Curriculum
• Balanced Energy Physical Activity Cards -OSU Extension Service
•  Balanced Energy Physical Activity Toolkit - with videos
• Cross Fit Kids (starts on pg. 115)
• The New Games Book (Check out at the Curriculum Office)
• Go Noodle Website
• Online Physical Education Network (OPEN)
• SPARK PE Online Program (Purchase Required)
• Table 1

STATE TESTING

In 2010, Oregon adopted higher K-12 standards in English Language Arts and Math to ensure all students move from grade to grade with the academic knowledge and skills necessary for success beyond high school.  Because we raised the bar for what we expect students to know and be able to do, we have also changed the way  we measure student progress through our state tests, known as Smarter Balanced. 

Tests are not timed, so your student can take as long as he or she needs to fully demonstrate what he or she knows and can do.  With our new exams, your child only tests once each year, unlike previous assessments which the students took numerous times. 

While no single test can give a complete picture of your child’s progress, having your child take the statewide assessments provides educators and administrators with information about what educational approaches are working and where additional resources are needed.  Your child’s participation is important to ensure schools and districts receive targeted resources they need to help all students succeed.

Smarter Balanced Testing opens February 3, 2026.  House Bill 2655 permits parents to annually opt-out of Oregon’s statewide summative tests in English Language Arts and Math.  If you are interested in doing so, you may access the opt-out form here or obtain one from the school office.  High School students have until January 8, 2026 to file an opt out form with the district. Students in grades 3 through 8 have until March 2, 2026.