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
| 12/1/21-3/4/22 | WIDA AMS test setup available for test sessions |
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| 1/4/22 | Corporations receive initial materials orders |
| 1/4/22-2/18/22 | Additional materials ordering window in WIDA AMS |
| 1/10/22-2/25/22 | WIDA ACCESS Annual Test Window - Paper, Kindergarten, Alternate |
| 1/10/22-3/4/22 | WIDA ACCESS Annual Test Window - Online |
| 3/2/22 | Postmark deadline for return of test materials to DRC |
| 3/18/22-4/1/22 | Pre-reporting data validation window (LEAs in AMS) |
| 4/29/22 | Initial results release (online reports) in WIDA AMS |
| 5/16/22 | Printed reports due in corporations |
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 2021-2022 WIDA Assessment Guidance for detailed information on training requirements for this school year.
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Manuals, Guides, and Test Materials
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Indiana Department of Education 2021-2022 Resources and Guidance:
- Office of Student Assessment
- Indiana Assessments Policy Manual
- WIDA Assessment Guidance
- Accessibility and Accommodations Information for Statewide Assessments
- English Learning and Migrant Education
- English Learner Guidebook
WIDA and DRC Resources (login may be required):
- District and School Test Coordinator Manual
- Test Administrator Manual
- Accessibility and Accommodations Manual
- Technology User Guide
- WIDA AMS User Guide
- ACCESS and Screener Webinar Calendar
Standards and Instructional Support
Indiana will implement the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 Edition in fall of 2021. Indiana Department of Education will provide more information, including professional learning opportunities, leading up to the implementation date. In the meantime, see the 2020 Edition webpage for more information.
Professional Learning
Self-Paced eWorkshops:
All educators in Indiana have access to WIDA’s Self-paced eWorkshops 2021-2022 offerings. View the flyer for full eWorkshop descriptions and intended audiences. All eWorkshops are free and available in the WIDA Secure Portal.
Facilitated eWorkshops:
Please see the Indiana Department of Education’s EL PD Opportunities Calendar to learn more about WIDA Facilitated eWorkshop opportunities.