Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs
Revised ACCESS for ELLs is coming in 2025-26
Learn about the project
Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs (Kindergarten ACCESS) is a paper-based test individually administered to kindergarten students in a game-like, interactive format. This assessment is given annually.
Kindergarten ACCESS meets U.S. federal requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for reporting ELs’ progress toward English language proficiency and establishing a baseline to monitor students’ future growth. The test measures English language proficiency in the four domains: Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing.
Features
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The test administrator scores all domains.
- Students are tested until they reach their performance ceiling for a given part
- Scored tests are sent to WIDA's test delivery partner for processing into score reports.
- Kindergarten ACCESS scores and score reports are provided in the same formats as those for ACCESS Online and Paper.
Test Administration Time
45 minutes total test time
Preparing for ACCESS
An overview of what’s involved in preparing to administer ACCESS for ELLs, as well as suggestions to help you get your students ready for testing.
Accessibility and Accommodations
Guidance for supporting students with disabilities taking ACCESS for ELLs. Helpful for test administrators and IEP teams.
ACCESS Scores and Reports
An overview of how ACCESS for ELLs tests are scored and how scores can be used. Helpful for test administrators, EL educators, and school, district and state administrators.
Building a WIDA Assessment
Discover what it takes to make a high quality assessment and learn how you can get involved.
Resources for Educators
Get resources specific to your state
State-specific contact information and additional testing resources for WIDA Consortium members.