Beaverton board hears assessment review; district to roll out WIN time in every elementary school

Beaverton, Ore.

On May 12, 2026, the Beaverton School Board received a briefing on student assessment and the district's multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), during which staff said they will roll out WIN, a structured daily learning block, to every elementary school starting this fall.

District leaders framed the presentation as an explanation of a three-layer assessment system: formative classroom checks, interim benchmark screening and summative state testing. "No single assessment tells a complete story," said Dr. Regiani, summarizing the district's approach and urging that formative data be used to guide day-to-day instruction.

Why it matters: Staff told the board that combining classroom-level formative checks with STAR interim benchmarks and OSAS summative results gives leaders and teachers a fuller picture of student learning. Interim benchmarks (BSD uses STAR) run fall, winter and spring to measure growth and help teachers pivot before state results are available months later.

Presenters emphasized equity and data disaggregation. They warned against relying on single-snapshot measures and urged teams to break results down by subgroup and, where useful, by language group so smaller populations are not masked by aggregate averages. "We want to disaggregate our data and not rely on the all," a presenter said, noting that subgroup patterns often point to where supports should be targeted.

Board members pressed staff on several operational points. Dr. Potter and Dr. Carpenter asked whether tier-two protocols have been piloted at the secondary level and how the district measures WIN's success. Staff said middle schools have implemented WIN and eight elementary schools have served as early implementers; the district is studying those schools to develop consistent protocols and supports before a broader rollout.

On opt-outs, district staff reiterated that state rules permit families to decline state assessments but noted a practical threshold for accountability: when participation falls below roughly 95%, nonparticipants are counted as "does not meet," which can depress a school's publicly visible rating. Staff said that in Beaverton's spring 2025 data students on 504 plans, students with IEPs and students identified as talented and gifted were most commonly absent from state assessments, and that opt-out rates vary widely by school and community.

Implementation and resources: The MTSS team outlined five system levers they are using'assessment systems, tiered supports, high-quality instructional materials, targeted professional learning (including instructional coaches), and strategic leadership/teaming. Staff acknowledged budget pressures and said district leadership is prioritizing investments in professional learning and curriculum adoptions linked to the strategic plan to protect MTSS progress even as staffing allocations shift.

What's next: Staff said WIN will be implemented in all elementary schools beginning fall 2026 and that the district will continue to expand tier-two structures and provide guidance for school teams. No motions or votes were taken during the work session; Chair Garg adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m.