Connecting to Your Child’s Progress
October 19, 2026
Fall Benchmark Results Available Beginning Today
Earlier this fall, students participated in district benchmark assessments designed to help teachers understand student learning, identify areas of strength and continued growth, and inform instruction.
Beginning today, Monday, October 19, families are able to view fall benchmark information through Otus and the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Two Ways to View Your Child’s Information
Families are important partners in student learning. Taking a few moments to access your child’s information provides valuable insight into their progress, growth, and experiences at school .
Both platforms are designed to give you a fuller picture of your child’s learning across the year, not just at a single moment in time.
PowerSchool is your primary hub for important school information. In PowerSchool, you can:
- View trimester progress reports
- Access attendance information
- See official documents and assessment reports, including publisher-generated reports
- Complete required actions such as digital signatures
Click here to view a video on How to Access the Document Library.
**Please note: The Document Library must be accessed through the PowerSchool Parent Portal in a web browser (desktop version) and is not available through the PowerSchool mobile app.
2. Otus
Otus brings your child’s learning data together in one place. In Otus, you can:
- View benchmark and classroom assessment data (MAP, aimswebPlus, SEL, etc.)
- See growth over time
- Access multiple data points in one dashboard
Otus is especially helpful for understanding trends and progress across the school year, rather than isolated results.
What You'll Learn When You Log In
When you access these tools, you’ll be able to:
- Understand how your child is progressing toward grade-level expectations
- See how they are growing over time
- Identify areas of strength and areas for continued development
- Be better prepared for conversations with your child and their teacher
We're Here to Help
If you experience any difficulty accessing PowerSchool or Otus, please reach out so we can support you. Visit help.winnetka36.org/ask to submit a Help ticket. Our team will respond promptly to ensure you’re able to access your child’s information.
Thank You for Partnering With Us
We appreciate your partnership and your commitment to staying connected to your child’s learning. If you have not yet logged in this year, we encourage you to take a few minutes this week to do so.
Together, we can ensure every family has the information they need to support their child’s success.
For more information, please visit our website.
If you have questions about your student's performance, please reach out to their teacher.