WIDA Assessments

WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) Assessments are a suite of standardized tests designed to measure the English language proficiency of English Learners (ELs) from kindergarten through grade 12.

WIDA Assessments are used to assess and track the English language development of students who are English Learners and have identified disabilities. These assessments give educators important data to guide instructional planning and address the unique needs of students.

The summary screen for the WIDA Assessment will display all the assessments the student have taken, with the most recently administered assessment appearing at the top of the list. Details of the most recently administered assessment will populate the Recent English Proficiency Scores section within the English Learners document.

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1. Select a student on the Students panel.

2. Click the Profile icon for the student.

3. Navigate to WIDA Assessments using the flyout menu.

4. Click Add New WIDA Assessment.

5. Select WIDA Assessment School Year. The current school year is selected by default.

6. Select Assessment Type. The options available are:

   • WIDA Screener for Kindergarten: This is an English language proficiency assessment specifically designed for incoming kindergarten students. It evaluates the English language skills of children who are potential English Learners (ELs) to determine their eligibility for English language development services.

   • WIDA Screener 1-12: This initial assessment determines whether a student is eligible for English language support services. It also helps identify new English Learners and their initial levels of English proficiency.

   • WIDA Alternate Screener: The WIDA Alternate Screener is designed specifically for students in grades 1-12 who are English Learners (ELs) with significant cognitive disabilities. It is used to identify students who may require English language development services and to provide a baseline of their English language proficiency.

   • WIDA ACCESS: This annual summative assessment measures students' English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This provides a comprehensive evaluation of student’s progress in English language acquisition over time.

   • WIDA Alternate ACCESS: An assessment specifically designed for English Learners with significant cognitive disabilities who cannot participate in the standard ACCESS for ELLs even with accommodations. It measures the English language proficiency of students with significant cognitive disabilities, ensuring they receive appropriate language support.

7. Choose Date Administered using the date picker.

8. Select Grade Level. The options available are:

   • Kindergarten

   • Grade 1

   • Grade 2

   • Grade 3

   • Grade 4

   • Grade 5

   • Grade 6

   • Grade 7

   • Grade 8

   • Grade 9

   • Grade 10

   • Grade 11

   • Grade 12

   • Grade 12+

9. Select the student’s Listening grades. The Listening grade assesses a student's ability to understand spoken English in different contexts.

10. Select the Speaking grades. The Speaking grade evaluates a student's proficiency in effectively producing spoken English.

11. Select the Reading grades. The Reading grade assesses a student's skill in comprehending written English.

12. Select the Writing grades. The Writing grade evaluates a student’s ability to write coherent and clear-to-understand English sentences.

13. Select the student’s Overall Composite Score.

14. Click Accept Changes.