Assessments
The Data and Assessment Division in Osseo Area Schools enhances student learning by serving the needs of administration, staff, parents, and students for:
- Quality and timely achievement and survey data in forms useful for decision making and improvement planning;
- Support of data interpretation and use; and
- Management and support of mandated and local assessments.
Department staff oversees the Osseo Area Schools Assessment Plan and the testing calendar for all local and state-mandated tests.
Main Contacts
Cassie Aspinwall
Coordinator of Testing, Assessment & Accountability
763-391-7094
Coordinator of Testing, Assessment & Accountability
763-391-7094
Jenna Johnshoy-Aarestad
Coordinator, Data & Assessment
763-391-7104
Johnshoy-AarestadJ@district279.org
Tom Watkins
Coordinator, Data & Assessment
763-391-7234
WatkinsT@district279.org
Testing Resources
Additional information about Minnesota Department of Education's testing can be found on their website.
- Districtwide Testing Schedule
- State Test Schedule by School
- Accessing Test History in ParentVUE
- Understanding FastBridge Family Reports
- State-Mandated Assessments Parent Fact Sheets
- Parent/Guardian Opt-Out Form for FastBridge Screening
- Parent/Guardian Opt-Out Form for Student Participation in Statewide Assessments/Testing
Districtwide Testing Schedule
State Test Schedule by School
Accessing Test History in ParentVUE
Understanding FastBridge Family Reports
State-Mandated Assessments Parent Fact Sheets
Parent/Guardian Opt-Out Form for FastBridge Screening
Parent/Guardian Opt-Out Form for Student Participation in Statewide Assessments/Testing
Earn a Minnesota Bilingual Seal and College Credit - What You Need to Know
We’re excited to offer students the opportunity to earn a Minnesota Bilingual or Multilingual Seal, an official recognition of language proficiency in a language other than English. This recognition can appear on a student’s high school transcript and may also lead to college credit at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and other participating institutions—if taken in grades 10, 11, or 12.
Research Approval Process
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Stakeholder Surveys: Measuring Progress on Our Mission
Grading & Report Cards
Instruction, assessment and grading in Osseo Area Schools is based upon district, state and/or national standards. As a result, it is called “standards-based” across our school district. A “standard” is a specific skill or concept students are expected to learn following instruction. District, state and national standards give us clear learning targets, instructional activities, materials, and assessments. The goal of standards-based grading and reporting is to share what each student knows and is able to do according to the standards.
