Preparing for MODEL
Resources designed to help you and your students prepare for MODEL testing
WIDA provides several resources to help educators prepare to administer WIDA MODEL.
It is important for your students to understand, in age-appropriate ways, why they are taking this test. They also benefit from participating in conversations about their own language development, education, and their own ideas about how they can perform their best on the test.
Some key information to share with colleagues, students and families:
- The test provides information about students’ English language abilities in school. Educators use this information to make decisions about students’ education and support their academic success.
- MODEL measures what students know and can do in English in the domains of Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.
- Students do not need to study for the test, but rather, focus on demonstrating their language abilities.
To understand the preparation process and what you'll need to get started, view the Quick Start Guide at the bottom of this page.
WIDA MODEL Online technology
The WIDA MODEL Online testing system is made up of the following online platforms:
- The WIDA MODEL Resource Center
The WIDA MODEL Resource Center is a public website that provides essential tools to help educators prepare for MODEL Online administration. It includes resources for technology, training, implementation, practice items and more. In addition, quick links are available to download TestNav and log in to ADAM via LaunchPad.
- ADAM (Assessment Delivery and Management)
ADAM is the test management platform for WIDA MODEL Online. Test administrators use ADAM to download test administration materials, administer the test and access student test data and reports. This does not require any installation — just an up-to-date web browser.
- LaunchPad
LaunchPad is the login and rostering platform used to access ADAM and add administrator users and students. All MODEL Online users log in to ADAM via LaunchPad. Users with the relevant role permissions roster both administrative users and students to ADAM via LaunchPad. This does not require any installation — just an up-to-date web browser.
- TestNav
TestNav is the secure student test delivery browser used to deliver all four MODEL Online language domain tests to students. All devices designated for testing need to have the TestNav application downloaded and installed.
For MODEL Online technical assistance, contact Pearson Customer Support:
1-802-552-3309.
Submit a support web form.
Chat and web form options are available via the WIDA MODEL Resource Center.
Hours of operation: M-F, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. CT
Quick Start Guide for WIDA MODEL
1. Learn your state or local requirements for administering WIDA MODEL.
Each member state or school chooses the type of WIDA assessment it uses to identify English learners and/or to monitor their progress. Find out what options are available to you.
Educators in WIDA Consortium member states should view their member/state page for state-specific information about WIDA MODEL, including the Identification and Placement Guidance document.
International/independent school educators should contact their site coordinator.
Contact the WIDA Client Services Center with questions.
2. Visit the WIDA Store to purchase MODEL Online, MODEL Paper or MODEL for Kindergarten.
MODEL Online
Once purchased, test administrators can be added to the platform and given access to LaunchPad and ADAM for online test management and administration. Request a WIDA MODEL Online overview demo.
MODEL Paper
WIDA MODEL Paper is sold as grade-level cluster kits. Your MODEL Paper test kit contains all materials needed for test administrator training and assessment delivery.
MODEL for Kindergarten
WIDA MODEL for Kindergarten is sold as a kit. Your kit contains all materials needed for test administrator training and assessment delivery.
3. Complete assessment training and review manuals.
MODEL Online
Before administering the test, educators need to review the MODEL Online training materials. Visit the Training page of the WIDA MODEL Resource Center for LaunchPad and ADAM platform training. The MODEL Online Test Administrator Manual, Speaking Test Scripts, scoring training for the Speaking and Writing domain tests and other training and administration materials are available in the ADAM platform.
MODEL Paper
Before giving the test, educators need to read the test administration manual and review the training materials provided in the kit.
MODEL for Kindergarten
Before giving the test, educators need to read the test administration manual and review the training materials provided in the kit.
4. Get additional training as needed.
WIDA's partner, the Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services (WCEPS), offers webinars to support educators in understanding how to administer WIDA MODEL.
5. For MODEL Online: Make sure you have the right technology available for students to take the assessment.
Plan and collaborate with technology staff at your school or district to consider all factors necessary for a successful and positive online testing experience.
In order to participate in MODEL Online, students must be added to LaunchPad, assigned to tests in ADAM, and added to proctor groups. TestNav must be installed on all devices designated for student testing. Read more about technology requirements and installing TestNav on student devices.
Visit the Technology Setup page of the WIDA MODEL Resource Center to download the LaunchPad and ADAM User Guides.
6. Administer the assessment.
Gather your materials, and you’re ready to test. With thorough training and careful preparation, test administrators will be ready to deliver a reliable and positive testing experience.