Nevada
Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2012.
Assessments
Nevada uses WIDA Screener for Kindergarten, WIDA MODEL for Kindergarten, and WIDA Screener (for Grades 1-12) to identify English language learners (ELLs). WIDA ACCESS Online is given to all ELLs during the annual testing window, which typically lasts from early January through early March.
Testing Dates
| 12/2/25 - 3/6/26 | WIDA AMS Test Setup Available for Registrations |
|---|---|
| 12/10/25 - 12/12/25 | Districts Receive Test Materials |
| 1/5/26 - 2/27/26 | Test Window – Kindergarten |
| 1/12/26 - 2/27/26 | Test Window – 1st – 12th Grade |
| 12/10/25 - 2/20/26 | Additional Test Material Ordering Window in WIDA AMS |
| 3/5/26 | Deadline for Shipping Completed Test Materials to DRC - Postmark date |
| 3/24/26 - 4/30/26 | Pre-Reporting Data Validation – LEAs in WIDA AMS |
| 4/30/26 | Districts Receive ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS Reports and Data - Posted in WIDA AMS |
| 5/18/26 - 5/20/26 | Districts Receive Printed ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS Reports |
| 5/12/26 - 5/19/26 | Post-Reporting Data Validation – LEAs in WIDA AMS |
| 6/2/26 | Updated ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS Data - Posted in WIDA AMS for SEA and Districts |
Requirements and Resources
See below for state-specific information and resources related to ELL assessment, including your state’s WIDA ACCESS Checklist, where you can find each step in the ACCESS testing process from beginning to end.
WIDA ACCESS Online Checklist Identification and Placement Guidance
- State Testing Requirements
Nevada 4th and 5th grade ELLs keyboard their responses to the WIDA ACCESS Writing Assessment.
- Test Preparation and Training
ACCESS training for Test Administrators is available through the WIDA Secure Portal and via in-person trainings made available by your local district.
Standards and Instructional Support
The WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 Edition was released in December 2020. To learn more about Nevada’s timeline for rollout and implementation of the 2020 Edition, please visit NDE's English Language Learner webpage.
English Language Learners (nv.gov)
Nevada English Language Development Standards and Assessment System
Professional Learning
Starting September 1, 2025, educators in Nevada have access to WIDA’s Self-Paced Workshops 2025-2026 offerings. View the flyer for full workshop descriptions and intended audiences.
All Self-Paced Workshops are free and available in the WIDA Secure Portal. Don’t have a WIDA Secure Portal account? Contact your district or local educational agency Assessment Director.