U.S. Virgin Islands
Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2015.
Assessments
U.S. Virgin Islands uses the WIDA MODEL for Kindergarten, and WIDA Screener (Grades 1-12) to identify English language learners (ELLs). ACCESS for ELLs is given to all ELLs during the annual testing window, which typically lasts from mid-January through late February.
Testing Dates
| 11/7/23-11/29/23 | Test Materials Ordering via WIDA AMS - LEAs |
|---|---|
| 12/8/23-2/26/24 | WIDA AMS Test Setup Available for Registrations |
| 1/4/24 | Districts Receive Test Materials |
| 1/4/24-2/22/24 | Additional Test Material Ordering Window in WIDA AMS |
| 1/8/24-2/29/24 | Test Window |
| 3/1/24 | Deadline for Shipping Completed Test Materials to DRC |
| 3/25/24-4/5/24 | Pre-Reporting Data Validation – SEA/LEAS in WIDA AMS |
| 4/26/24 | Districts Receive ACCESS Reports and Data Files - Online in WIDA AMS |
| 5/9/24-5/22/24 | Post-Reporting Data Validation – SEA/LEAS in WIDA AMS |
| 5/13/24 | Districts Receive ACCESS Reports – Printed |
| 9/12/24 | Districts Receive WIDA Alternate ACCESS Reports and Data Files – Online in WIDA AMS |
| 10/3/24 | Districts Receive WIDA Alternate ACCESS Reports - Printed |
Requirements and Resources
See below for state-specific information and resources related to ELL assessment, including your state’s ACCESS for ELLs Checklist, where you can find each step in the ACCESS testing process from beginning to end.
ACCESS for ELLs Online Checklist ACCESS for ELLs Paper Checklist