In an effort to better inform parents about the Smarter Balanced State Assessment, the Pendleton School District is providing the following resources.

• 2025-26 Annual Notice for State Assessments Explained and Opt Out Form (ELA & Math Only) – English | Spanish (PDF)
• 2025-26 Oregon Assessment Administration Schedule (PDF)
• Smarter Balanced Assessment Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions about the SMARTER-Balanced Assessment System (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions for Parents (PDF)
• ODE Link: Smarter Balanced Assessment
• Descriptor of Levels (PDF)
• What a Passing Score Means:
  • Math (PDF)
  • Reading (PDF)

If you have additional questions which are not answered here please contact the principal of your child’s school or the Teaching & Learning Coordinators, Tess Welk (Elementary) | 541-966-3958 | Email Tess or Aaron Cooke (Secondary) | 541-966-     | Email Aaron