WIDA MODEL Is on the Move

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WIDA MODEL will be moving to a new platform in 2025

Starting in June of 2025, the MODEL Online testing platform will be hosted by Pearson. Use this page throughout this year to learn about the upcoming change, how to prepare, and the transition timeline.

Key Details

  • The current platform with MetriTech will remain active through June 2025.
  • The MODEL Online testing platform will be hosted by Pearson starting in June 2025.
  • MODEL Online will have a new test management platform and test delivery application; the MODEL Online test content will not change as a part of the transition.
  • There will be no changes to the ordering process; WIDA MODEL will continue to be available for purchase through the WIDA Store throughout and after the transition.

What To Expect

New Test Management Platform

The Pearson MODEL platform will include many features that MODEL users have requested, such as additional rostering capabilities, enhanced reporting options, and more. This webpage will provide additional details in the coming months.

New Student Test Delivery Browser

Once the transition to Pearson is complete, the MODEL Online test will be delivered to students via TestNav (Pearson’s secure student browser). This browser will support embedded universal tools and other accessibility features not supported by the current Secure Student Browser.

Test Content

The MODEL test content will remain the same. No new test content is being added as part of this transition, and all four domains will still be required to generate score reports.

Discontinuation of MODEL Screener Test Forms

WIDA has decided to discontinue MODEL Screener test forms for MODEL Online in June 2025. MODEL Screener will not be available on the Pearson MODEL platform. WIDA recommends using the WIDA Screener assessment to screen students. WIDA Screener is available in two formats: online (available for free to WIDA Consortium members) and paper (available to WIDA Consortium members and independent/international schools for purchase).

Test Expiration Updates and Policies

Starting June 1, 2025, test license expiration dates will change from two years to one year for all tests purchased on or after this date. Additional purchases or renewals will not extend the expiration dates for previously purchased licenses. For licenses purchased prior to June 1, 2025, the established expiration dates will be honored when transferred from the MetriTech system to the Pearson system. License expiration dates at the time of transition will be maintained.

Timeline

August 2024 – Spring 2025

Plan ahead for your spring testing window. Keep the cutover date to the new platform in mind (see below) and plan accordingly.

January – May 2025

This page will provide ongoing updates and communicate necessary actions to prepare for the transition including

  • Setting up accounts in the Pearson MODEL system
  • Downloading all student data from the MetriTech MODEL system
  • Accessing training, resources and support opportunities to assist with the transition

June 2, 2025

Testing will begin on the Pearson MODEL platform.

June 2-30, 2025

For accounts with spring testing windows extending into June 2025, the MetriTech MODEL platform will remain operational through June 30, 2025.

June 30, 2025

This is the last day users will be able to access their MetriTech MODEL Online accounts. All student data must be downloaded by this date.

Questions?

For general inquiries about WIDA MODEL and this transition, contact the WIDA Client Services Center. For implementation and planning support, contact Suzanne Johar at suzanne.johar@wceps.org.