WIDA - Access for ELLs

August-May 2023

asmt-missouri-guide-el-screening-2023-2024.pdf

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Administration

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

WIDA offers several online resources to support communication to educators, families, and students.

The following resources are available for parents and educators in the WIDA Resource Library and using the filters for Topic and Type.

Resources for ACCESS for ELLs:

One-page flyer provides parents with answers to several basic questions about ACCESS for ELLs
Available in multiple languages
https://wida.wisc.edu/resources/access-ells-parent-handout-english

Parent Guide for ACCESS for ELLs Score Report

Two page document summarizes key information for parents from the full ACCESS for ELLs Interpretive Guide for Score Reports
Available in multiple languages
https://wida.wisc.edu/resources?keys=&field_category_target_id%5B238%5D=238&field_type_target_id%5B330%5D=330&utm_source=ACCESS-Score-Guide&utm_medium=PDF&utm_campaign=ACCESS-Scores-Parent-Handouts&utm_content=text-wida.wisc.edu.access-score-guides

Interpretive Guide for Score Reports: Kindergarten - Grade 12

Comprehensive document providing information on understanding the scores
https://wida.wisc.edu/resources/access-ells-interpretive-guide-score-reports

Overview/Purpose

As part of the state assessment plan, the screener and assessment evaluate student English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for English Language (ELL) students.

Population

Grades K-12, Students eligible for ELL services

How Data are Used and Shared

Data are returned to districts in the spring of the school year. Student-level reports are provided to families. Data are used at the state level for accountability and at the district/school/classroom level to monitor and improve instructional programs.

Administration Details

A quick note about Test Materials Ordering – Please be sure to watch the training webinar and read the section in the manual before completing the ordering process. Additionally, when ordering paper materials (for students who have an IEP or students for whom using technology would be a barrier, please note that Tier A is for newcomer students, Tier C for those students who are on the verge of exiting and Tier B for the other 80-90% of students.

UPDATE 2021

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