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
| 11/3/26 - 11/23/26 | Test Materials Ordering via WIDA AMS - LEAs |
|---|---|
| 12/10/26 - 3/5/27 | WIDA AMS Test Setup Available for Registrations |
| 1/7/27 | Districts Receive Test Materials |
| 1/11/27 - 3/11/27 | Test Window |
| 1/7/27 - 2/26/27 | Additional Test Material Ordering Window in WIDA AMS |
| 3/12/27 | Deadline for Shipping Completed Test Materials to DRC - Postmark date |
| 4/5/27 - 4/16/27 | Pre-Reporting Data Validation – SEA/LEAs in WIDA AMS |
| 5/4/27 | Districts Receive ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS Reports and Data - Posted in WIDA AMS |
| 5/24/27 | Districts Receive Printed ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS Reports |
| 5/20/27 - 6/3/27 | Post-Reporting Data Validation – SEA/LEAs in WIDA AMS |
| 6/16/27 | 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.