Georgia
Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2005.
Assessments
Georgia 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 from mid-January through early March.
Testing Dates
| 10/9/19-11/25/19 | LEAs load Pre-ID file into AMS |
|---|---|
| 12/5/19-3/6/20 | WIDA AMS test setup available for test sessions |
| 1/6/20 | Districts receive test materials |
| 1/15/20-3/6/20 | Test Window |
| 1/6/20-2/28/20 | Additional test materials ordering window in AMS |
| 3/13/20 | Deadline for shipping completed test materials to DRC |
| 4/6/20-4/17/20 | Pre-reporting data validation – LEAs in AMS |
| 5/7/20 | Districts receive reports – Online |
| 5/15/20 | Districts receive reports – Printed |
| 5/11/20-5/22/20 | Post-reporting data validation - LEAs in AMS |
| 6/9/20 | Data posted in AMS |
Requirements and Resources
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. For additional information, see the Georgia ACCESS for ELLs page.
ACCESS for ELLs Online Checklist ACCESS for ELLs Paper Checklist
State-Specific Directions Identification and Placement Guidance
Professional Learning
GaDOE Title III/ESOL & WIDA Professional Learning for 2019-20
For information about any upcoming WIDA professional development offerings in your area, please contact your District ESOL Coordinator.