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Technology for WIDA assessments

The technology coordinator for each assessment should begin preparing devices for testing between two and four weeks before testing begins. This allows enough time to properly install software, make any network or firewall changes, and test the entire system for readiness.

If you need help, please contact the appropriate support area for the assessment you will be administering:

ACCESS for ELLs Online and WIDA Screener Online

DRC Customer Service
1-855-787-9615
TTY: 763-268-2889
WIDA@datarecognitioncorp.com

WIDA MODEL Online

Pearson Customer Support
1-800-552-3309
Submit a support web form.
Chat and web form options are available via the WIDA MODEL Resource Center.

Technology Components by Assessment

ACCESS for ELLs and WIDA Screener Online

These systems are made up of the following components:

WIDA AMS is a web-based interface used to perform administrative functions. This does not require any installation — just an up-to-date web browser.

Note: WIDA AMS is used for all ACCESS for ELLs assessments, even those that are paper-based (e.g., ACCESS Paper, Kindergarten ACCESS, Alternate ACCESS).

Central Office Service — Service Device (COS-SD) is a web-based, locally installed application that helps technology coordinators plan, configure and manage their testing environment. This requires you to download and install a software package on a local device.

DRC INSIGHT is a secure browser that delivers online assessments to students. This requires a software install on each local student testing device.

Key Technology Resources

  • Technology User Guide
  • Supported System Requirements for ACCESS for ELLs and WIDA Screener
  • Site Technology Readiness Checklist for Deploying WIDA Online Assessments
  • Introduction to DRC INSIGHT Technology for WIDA Assessments

A full list of technology coordinator resources can be found in WIDA-AMS (or in the WIDA Secure Portal).

WIDA MODEL Online

This system is made up of the following components:

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.

LaunchPad is the web-based login and rostering platform used to access ADAM and add administrator users and students. Log in to Launchpad to access ADAM, the test management platform. This does not require any installation — just an up-to-date web browser.

ADAM is the web-based test management platform used to assign tests, create proctor groups, proctor the assessment, download test administration materials, view score reports and more. This does not require any installation — just an up-to-date web browser.

The WIDA MODEL Resource Center is a public website that provides essential tools necessary to prepare for and administer MODEL Online. It includes resources on technology, training, implementation tools, practice tests and more. In addition, quick links are available to download TestNav and log in to ADAM via LaunchPad.

Key Technology Resources