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
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
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

State Testing Requirements

Visit the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) Office of Student Assessment website for information on state assessment programs, policy and guidance, and testing requirements. 

Training Requirements

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.

Manuals, Guides, and Test Materials

Indiana Department of Education 2022-2023 Resources and Guidance:

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.

Contacts

Jennifer Woo 
Assessment Program Specialist for WIDA
(317) 234-4231
jwoo@doe.in.gov

Adam Pitt
Assistant Director of English Learners and Migrant Education
(317) 234-7168
apitt@doe.in.gov

WIDA Client Services Center
Contact us for questions about training materials, test administration procedures, classroom resources, or for problems with your WIDA Secure Portal account.

help@wida.us
(866) 276-7735

Logging In

WIDA Secure Portal
Use the WIDA Secure Portal to access assessment resources, required assessment training courses and quizzes, and online professional learning modules.

  • To obtain access to assessment training materials, contact your Corporation Test Coordinator.
  • To obtain access to online professional learning, contact your Corporation Test Coordinator or the WIDA Client Services Center.
  • New Corporation Test Coordinators should contact inassessments@doe.in.gov to obtain access.
  • For assistance with your account, contact the WIDA Client Services Center at help@wida.us or (866) 276-7735.

WIDA Assessment Management System (WIDA AMS)
WIDA AMS is managed by our partner company Data Recognition Corporation (DRC). Use WIDA AMS for student management, test management, materials management, technology downloads and setup, Screener scoring, and report delivery.

  • To obtain a new login, contact your Corporation Test Coordinator.
  • New Corporation Test Coordinators should contact inassessments@doe.in.gov to obtain access.
  • For assistance accessing your account, contact DRC Customer Service at wida@datarecognitioncorp.com or (855) 787-9615.