Identification and Language Proficiency Testing

WIDA Screener and WIDA Screener for Kindergarten

English Learner (EL) students are identified through a home language survey (HLS) process.
Eligibility for being assessed on the WIDA Screener(s) is based on the result of the HLS process.
Administered to all eligible, initially enrolled, EL students (Kindergarten through Grade 12) within thirty calendar days
Screener(s) determine if a student is identified as EL. If a student is identified as such, the screeners provide guidance concerning which tier/level of English language proficiency test should be administered to the student and determine eligibility for state testing accommodations.
All EL students must be annually assessed to determine progress and level of English language proficiency.

ACCESS for ELLs

ACCESS is the state-designated annual English language proficiency test.
The test consists of four subtests: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
All students identified as EL must take ACCESS or Alternate ACCESS annually.
Tests are required to be administered online.
Results from the test are used to measure the progress and proficiency of ELs in the English language.

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