Research and Assessment

Research in the Gresham-Barlow School District

The Gresham-Barlow School District (GBSD) is a learning organization. Inspiring and empowering each student is the core of our mission.  As such, we encourage participation in research for the development and improvement of education. All requests for research will be reviewed by the GBSD Research Review Committee. Due to the number of research proposals received and because it is the mission of the district to educate students rather than to conduct research, not all research proposals will be approved. Use the links below to start the research request process.  Please reach out to Tim Collins, Ph.D. - Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction if you have any questions or need additional support.

Non-District Employee Initiated Research Requests

Employee and/or Student Initiated Research Requests

Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) Resources

OSAS Opt-Out Forms: Here are the google forms that can share to collect OSAS opt-out information from our families.  As a reminder, we are required to inform parents of their rights to opt-out of state testing but we cannot be active promoters of this option. Here are links to forms that you can share with your school community.

2025-26 State Test Opt-Out Form - English

2025-26 State Test Opt-Out Form - Spanish

 

More information regarding opt-outs can be found on the Oregon Department of Education's Assessment website.

 

Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Links

OSAS Portal

ODE Assessment Home Page

ODE Test Administration Home Page (with links to manuals, forms, and guides)

Sample and Training Tests

 

School Test Coordinators and Test Administrators can access the Canvas training page below.

Test Administration Training in Canvas