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What is the Kindergarten WIDA Screener?
What is the Kindergarten WIDA Screener?
The Kindergarten WIDA Screener is an English language proficiency assessment used to identify students who may qualify for English language development services. It measures a child’s ability to understand and use English in four areas: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. The screener is designed specifically for young learners and helps teachers understand students’ current English skills, strengths, and areas where they may need additional support.
The Kindergarten WIDA Screener provides teachers and schools with information to make informed decisions about language support and placement for multilingual learners. It is one tool used alongside other information, such as classroom performance and teacher observations, to support students’ academic success. Click here to learn more.
IMPORTANT: any staff administering the Kindergarten or WIDA Screeners must certify annually through the WIDA Secure Portal after August 1 of the current school year. In order to score or generate student score reports, WIDA Screener test administrators must hold the appropriate WIDA Screener certification and have a current teaching certification. Aspiring, Adjunct, or Apprentice teachers are not eligible to score WIDA Screeners or generate student score reports. Any student who is screened by staff not meeting the appropriate qualifications must be screened again.
Requirements and timelines to correctly identify students and administer WIDA Screener
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