U.S. Virgin Islands
Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2015.
Assessments
U.S. Virgin Islands uses the WIDA MODEL for Kindergarten, WIDA Screener for Kindergarten, and WIDA Screener (Grades 1-12) to identify English language learners (ELLs). WIDA ACCESS is given to all ELLs during the annual testing window, which typically lasts from mid-January through late February.
Testing Dates
| 11/4/25 - 11/24/25 | Test Materials Ordering via WIDA AMS - LEAs |
|---|---|
| 12/11/25 - 3/6/26 | WIDA AMS Test Setup Available for Registrations |
| 1/7/26 | Districts Receive Test Materials |
| 1/12/26 - 3/6/26 | Test Window |
| 1/7/26 - 2/20/26 | Additional Test Material Ordering Window in WIDA AMS |
| 3/9/26 | Deadline for Shipping Completed Test Materials to DRC - Postmark date |
| 4/29/26 | Districts Receive ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS Reports and Data - Posted in WIDA AMS |
| 5/19/26 | Districts Receive Printed ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS Reports |
| 5/15/26 - 5/29/26 | Post-Reporting Data Validation – SEA/LEAs in WIDA AMS |
| 6/11/26 | Updated ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS Data - Posted in WIDA AMS |
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.