This report provides suggestions on how a language arts speaking skills assessment program could be structured to ensure that school districts meet the Common Curriculum Goals of the public elementary and secondary schools in Oregon. This report includes: (1) a list of common curriculum goals that relate to speaking; (2) general implications for assessment; (3) criteria for differentiating among insufficient, acceptable, and ideal assessment practices at the classroom and district levels; (4) a bibliography of speaking assessment sources; and (5) sample speaking assessment tools and procedures. (RS)