Bureau of Indian Education
Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2016.
Assessments
BIE uses Kindergarten W-APT, 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
| 10/14/19-11/26/19 | Test materials ordering available in AMS (Schools/LEAs) |
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| 1/13/20-2/28/20 | WIDA AMS test setup available for test sessions |
| 1/23/20-1/29/20 | Schools/LEAs receive test materials |
| 1/27/20-2/28/20 | Test Window |
| 1/23/20-2/19/20 | Additional test materials ordering window in AMS |
| 3/6/20 | Deadline for shipping completed test materials to DRC |
| 3/26/20-3/31/20 | Pre-reporting data validation – Schools/LEAs in AMS |
| 5/15/20 | Schools/LEAs receive reports – online |
| 5/19/20-5/26/20 | 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 Checklist
State-Specific Directions Identification 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.
Professional Learning
BIE offers state-specific WIDA professional learning to LEAs (see attached).