Indiana
Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2014.
Assessments
Indiana uses WIDA Screener for Kindergarten and WIDA Screener to identify English learners (ELs). ACCESS for ELLs is administered to all identified ELs during the annual testing window, which opens in January.
Testing Dates
| 11/1/22 | Data exchange: pre-ID file data extract |
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| 11/30/22-2/24/23 | WIDA AMS test setup available for test sessions |
| 1/3/23 | Corporations receive initial materials orders |
| 1/3/23-2/17/23 | Additional materials ordering window in WIDA AMS |
| 1/9/23-2/24/23 | WIDA ACCESS Annual Test Window |
| 3/1/23 | Postmark deadline for return of test materials to DRC |
| 3/20/23-4/3/23 | Pre-reporting data validation window (LEAs in AMS) |
| 4/28/23 | Initial results release (online reports) in WIDA AMS |
| 5/15/23 | Printed reports due in corporations |
| 6/8/23 | Final results release: updated data in WIDA AMS |
Alternate ACCESS Field Test Dates
| 2/7/23 | Alternate ACCESS Field Test materials arrive in districts |
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| 2/7/23-4/10/23 | Alternate ACCESS Field Test additional materials ordering window |
| 2/14/23-4/17/23 | Alternate ACCESS Field Test Window |
| 4/19/23 | Alternate ACCESS Field Test deadline for materials return |
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.
ACCESS for ELLs Online Checklist ACCESS for ELLs Paper ChecklistIdentification and Placement Guidance
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State Testing Requirements
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Visit the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) Office of Student Assessment website for information on state assessment programs, policy and guidance, and testing requirements.
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Training Requirements
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All Test Coordinators assigned to the District or School Coordinator user role are required to successfully complete the Online ACCESS for ELLs: Administration training course. Many components of this training course pertain to test coordinator tasks and responsibilities.
Test Administrators (TAs) must successfully complete the WIDA assessment training courses for the corresponding WIDA assessments, placement or annual, they are responsible for administering. Training courses are accessed via the WIDA Secure Portal and delivered in Canvas. Contact your CTC or WIDA Test Coordinator designee if access is needed for the WIDA Secure Portal or a specific training course.
Please see the 2022-2023 WIDA Assessment Guidance for detailed information on training requirements for this school year. An Assessment Training Checklist for Test Administrators is available in Appendix B.
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Manuals, Guides, and Test Materials
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Indiana Department of Education 2022-2023 Resources and Guidance:
- Office of Student Assessment
- Indiana Assessments Policy Manual
- WIDA Assessment Guidance
- Accessibility and Accommodations Information for Statewide Assessments
- English Learner Guidebook
WIDA and DRC Resources (login may be required):
Standards and Instructional Support
Indiana began implementation of the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 Edition, in fall of 2021. IDOE will continue to provide resources and professional learning opportunities throughout the 2022-2023 school year. These opportunities are detailed on the Indiana EL PD Opportunities Calendar, and the Indiana EL Moodle Community houses Standards resources and past PD. See the 2020 Edition webpage for more information.
Professional Learning
Self-Paced Workshops:
All educators in Indiana have access to WIDA’s Self-Paced Workshops 2022-2023 offerings. View the flyer for full workshop descriptions and intended audiences. All workshops are free and available in the WIDA Secure Portal.
Facilitated Virtual Workshops:
Please see the Indiana Department of Education’s EL PD Opportunities Calendar to learn more about WIDA Facilitated Virtual Workshop opportunities.