OSAA Information and Resources for Parents and Students
Parents and Students
At its core, the Oregon School Activities Association strives to provide quality programs for high school students throughout Oregon. Parents can be the most influential and positive support group for students as they grow and develop. The following resources will help parents and students in getting the most out of their interscholastic experiences. We encourage you to work closely with your local school and school district to take full advantage of the benefits offered through high school activities.Mission of the OSAA
The mission of the OSAA is to serve member schools by providing leadership and state coordination for the conduct of interscholastic activities, which will enrich the educational experiences of high school students. The OSAA will work to promote interschool activities that provide equitable participation opportunities, positive recognition and learning experiences to students, while enhancing the achievement of educational goals.NFHS Learning Center
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) provides an online learning center with sports and activity related training courses. Some courses are available for free. Check out the NFHS Learning Center for more.
Visit the NFHS Learning Center for additional online courses.
OSAA Policies, Forms, and Links
OSAA policies and forms can be found by using the Governance navigational bar at the top of every OSAA webpage. Most of the questions we receive from administrators are on the following topics.
Policies
Eligibility
» Academic Eligibility
» Academic Eligibility Primer for Parents
» Satisfactory Progress Toward Graduation Chart
» Transfers
» Eligible Student Transfer Certificate
» Transfers to a School with Affiliation
» Student Intent to Transfer Certificate
» School Representation
» School Representation Eligibility Certificate
» Academic Eligibility Primer for Parents
» Satisfactory Progress Toward Graduation Chart
» Transfers
» Eligible Student Transfer Certificate
» Transfers to a School with Affiliation
» Student Intent to Transfer Certificate
» School Representation
» School Representation Eligibility Certificate
Links
Additional Resources
The following resources provide quality information on pertinent subjects for parents and students.Helpful Information
» FreeRecruitingWebinar.org Webinar for Parents/Staff
» Parents: Communicating with your Child's Coach
» OSAA 2017-18 Testing Dates Memo
Testing Websites: » SAT | » ACT | » IB | » AP
» Directory of Member Schools (including maps)
» Parents: Communicating with your Child's Coach
» OSAA 2017-18 Testing Dates Memo
Testing Websites: » SAT | » ACT | » IB | » AP
» Directory of Member Schools (including maps)
Sportsmanship Resources
Hazing Prevention Resources
Health & Safety
Title IX Resources
Cindy Simmons, OSAA Assistant Executive Director, (503) 682-6722 x227 | cindys@osaa.orgKarin Moscon, ODE Education Specialist, Civil Rights, (503) 947-5706, karin.moscon@state.or.us
Tim Sell, Office for Civil Rights, Seattle Office, (206) 607-1639, timothy.sell@ed.gov
OSAA/ODE Title IX Self-Evaluation Toolkit for Athletic Programs
Additional Title IX Resources
» OSAA Title IX Memo
» Standard Language of Title IX
» Suggestions for Improving Equal Opportunity
» NFHS Gender Equity Resources
» Title IX Webinar on the Three-Part Test for Participation, Presented by OSAA and ODE - September 24, 2015
» Title IX Webinar on the Laundry List Part 1, Presented by OSAA and ODE - January 13, 2016
» Title IX Webinar on the Laundry List Part 2 and Athletic Funding, Presented by OSAA and ODE - February 10, 2016
» Standard Language of Title IX
» Suggestions for Improving Equal Opportunity
» NFHS Gender Equity Resources
» Title IX Webinar on the Three-Part Test for Participation, Presented by OSAA and ODE - September 24, 2015
» Title IX Webinar on the Laundry List Part 1, Presented by OSAA and ODE - January 13, 2016
» Title IX Webinar on the Laundry List Part 2 and Athletic Funding, Presented by OSAA and ODE - February 10, 2016
Beyond High School: College Bound Student Information
The resources below should be utilized as part of a larger collaboration of efforts among the student, parents, coaches, school administrators, and college compliance or admissions personnel.
Choosing the Right School: » College Board » College Data
» National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
» NCAA College-Bound Student-Athletes Information
» National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
» NAIA Eligibility Center
» NAIA College Sports Information
» National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
» National Letter of Intent
» National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
» NCAA College-Bound Student-Athletes Information
» National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
» NAIA Eligibility Center
» NAIA College Sports Information
» National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
» National Letter of Intent
