ACCESS for ELL

English Language Proficiency Accountability Assessments

Minnesota students identified as English learners (ELs) also take the Access for ELLs (ACCESS) to measure progress toward meeting the WIDA English Language Development Standards. English Learners who receive special education services and meet the participation guidelines may take the Alternate Access for ELLs (Alternate ACCESS).

More information about these tests can be found on the WIDA website linked below under “Related offsite resources.”

Access Parent Fact Sheet