Bureau of Indian Education
Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2016.
Assessments
BIE uses WIDA Screener for Kindergarten, WIDA MODEL for Kindergarten, and WIDA Screener (for Grades 1-12) to identify English language learners (ELLs). ACCESS for ELLs is given to all ELLs during the annual testing window, which typically takes place in February.
Testing Dates
| 10/11/21-11/23/21 | Test materials ordering available in AMS (Schools/LEAs) |
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| 1/10/22-2/25/22 | WIDA AMS test setup available for test sessions |
| 1/17/22-1/21/22 | Schools/LEAs receive test materials |
| 1/17/22-2/17/22 | Additional test materials ordering window in AMS |
| 1/24/22-2/25/22 | Test Window |
| 3/4/22 | Deadline for shipping completed test materials to DRC |
| 3/24/22-3/29/22 | Pre-reporting data validation – Schools/LEAs in AMS |
| 4/29/22 | Schools/LEAs receive reports – online |
| 4/29/22 | Data posted to WIDA AMS |
| 5/17/22-5/23/22 | Schools/LEAs receive reports – printed |
Resources and Requirements
See below for state-specific information and resources related to ELL assessment, including your state’s ACCESS for ELLs Checklist, where you can find each step in the ACCESS testing process from beginning to end.
ACCESS for ELLs Online Checklist ACCESS for ELLs Paper ChecklistIdentification and Placement Guidance
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Agency Testing Requirements
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Use the BIE Home Language Survey (HLS) at initial enrollment to determine the presence of other languages that may impact students’ academic performance. Refer to the Identification and Placement Guidance document for additional next steps.
Home Language Survey Information
Professional Learning
Self-Paced eWorkshops
Starting Sept. 1, 2021, BIE educators have access to WIDA’s self-paced eWorkshops 2021-2022 offerings. View the flyer for full eWorkshop descriptions and intended audiences.
All eWorkshops are free and available in the Professional Learning section of the WIDA Secure Portal. Don’t have a WIDA Secure Portal account? For teachers, contact your school's WIDA test coordinator. WIDA test coordinators contact: Pamela.Speaks@bie.edu
Facilitated eWorkshops
The following 2021-22 WIDA Facilitated eWorkshop for BIE Leadership (administrators) will be offered twice, with two different cohorts meeting during the months of November and March. Registration info coming soon! There is a limited number of participants of 40 for each training. View the flyers below for more information and webinar dates and times.
Planning with the WIDA ELD Standards Framework (November)
Facilitator: Edith Nava
Who should attend: Administrators
Planning with the WIDA ELD Standards Framework (March)
Facilitator: Edith Nava
Who should attend: Administrators