Nevada
Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2012.
Assessments
Nevada uses Kindergarten W-APT, WIDA MODEL for Kindergarten, and WIDA Screener (for Grades 1-12) to identify English language learners (ELLs). ACCESS for ELLs Online is given to all ELLs during the annual testing window, which typically lasts from early January through early March.
Testing Dates
| 11/26/19-3/6/20 | WIDA AMS test setup available for test sessions |
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| 1/6/20 | Districts receive test materials |
| 1/6/20-2/28/20 | Test Window – Kindergarten |
| 1/21/20-2/28/20 | Test Window – Grades 1-12 |
| 1/6/20-2/21/20 | Additional test materials ordering window in AMS |
| 3/6/20 | Deadline for shipping completed test materials to DRC |
| 3/25/20-4/14/20 | Pre-reporting data validation – LEAs in AMS |
| 5/5/20 | Districts receive reports – Online |
| 5/14/20 | Districts receive reports - Printed |
| 5/21/20-5/29/20 | Post-reporting data validation – LEAs in AMS |
| 6/12/20 | 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.
ACCESS for ELLs Checklist State-Specific Directions
Identification and Placement Guidance
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State Testing Requirements
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Nevada 4th and 5th grade ELLs keyboard their responses to the ACCESS for ELLs Writing Assessment.
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Test Preparation and Training
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ACCESS training for Test Administrators is available through the WIDA Secure Portal and via in-person trainings made available by your local district.