On 3/20/2020, The Trump administration announced that states can cancel federally required public school testing this year to protect students and teachers. The Oregon Department of Education filed a request to waive public school tests such as the Smarter Balanced Assessment this year.
The laws and rules that govern Home School instruction and testing in Oregon are not impacted by this waiver and, at this point, home schooling families are still required to test their children at the ends of grade levels 3, 5, 8, and 10 by the August 15 deadline.
The Oregon Department of Education has said that in May it will reevaluate the viability of home school testing and issue further guidance.
LBL monitors and maintains records of compliance with the legal requirements of notification and testing for home school students and their parents residing in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties. We serve as a home school information resource for parents, students, schools and districts.
There is no opt-out from home school testing. The Student Assessment Bill of Rights (ORS 329.479) permits parents of public school students to opt-out of Oregon’s Smarter Balanced assessment, and does not apply to home school students.
Please review the following pages for home school testing resources and information:
- Home School Testing Information
Tests approved for assessment of home school students - Testing FAQ
- Parent Guide To Standardized Achievement Testing
Answers and tips about important testing considerations - Assessment of Home School Students with Disabilities
Information on testing and assessment of students with disabilities - Test Score Report Form
- Become a Registered Home School Tester
Find out if you meet the qualifications and how to serve in this role - Home School Testers & Resources
Directly contact home school testers available in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties, and find local testing resources - Interscholastic Activities Eligibility
