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
| 10/17/23-11/17/23 | Test materials ordering available in AMS (Schools/LEAs) |
|---|---|
| 1/5/24-2/22/24 | WIDA AMS test setup available for test sessions |
| 1/17/24-1/23/24 | Schools/LEAs receive test materials |
| 1/17/24-2/15/24 | Additional test materials ordering window in AMS |
| 1/22/24-2/22/24 | Test Window |
| 2/29/24 | Deadline for shipping completed test materials to DRC |
| 3/18/24-4/1/24 | Pre-reporting data validation – Schools/LEAs in AMS |
| 4/26/24 | Schools/LEAs receive reports – Online |
| 5/8/24-5/14/24 | Schools/LEAs receive reports – Printed |
| 5/6/24-5/17/24 | Post-Reporting Data Validation - LEAs/Schools in WIDA AMS |
| 5/31/24 | Updated ACCESS Data Posted in WIDA AMS for SEA and Schools |
| 7/9/24 | WIDA Alternate ACCESS Accountability Support File Available - Posted in DRC SFTP |
| 9/12/24 | Districts Receive WIDA Alternate ACCESS Reports and Data Files - Online in WIDA AMS |
| 9/30/24-10/4/24 | Districts Receive WIDA Alternate ACCESS 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
- Agency Testing Requirements
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.
BIE Home Language Survey Example
BIE Pre-K Home Language Survey (HLS)
Home Language Survey Information
Continuing Student Parent Notification Letter
New Student Parent Notification Letter
BIE English Language Academic Plan (ELAP) for SY 2023-2024
Understanding the ELAP, A Guide for Parents and Caregivers of English Learners
Professional Learning
Self-Paced Workshops
Starting Sept. 1, 2023, BIE educators have access to WIDA’s Self-Paced Workshops 2023-2024 offerings. View the flyer for full workshop descriptions and intended audiences.
All Self-Paced Workshops 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 Workshop
The following 2022-23 WIDA Facilitated Hybrid Workshop for BIE Leadership (administrators) will be offered during the months of November and December. Registration info coming soon! The number of participants for this training is limited to 35 administrators. View the flyer below for more information and the dates and times of the webinar and in-person workshop.
Teacher Leaders: Planning with the WIDA ELD Standards Framework (November & December)
Facilitator: Lauren Bartholomae
Who should attend: Administrators