Oklahoma
Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2006.
Assessments
Oklahoma 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 lasts from late January through late March.
Testing Dates
| 10/25/19-11/26/19 | Test materials ordering available in AMS (LEAs) |
|---|---|
| 12/18/19-3/20/20 | WIDA AMS test setup available for test sessions |
| 1/7/20 | Districts receive test materials |
| 1/13/20-3/20/20 | Test Window |
| 1/7/20-3/13/20 | Additional test materials ordering window in AMS |
| 3/27/20 | Deadline for shipping completed test materials to DRC |
| 4/13/20-5/1/20 | Pre-reporting data validation – LEAs in AMS |
| 5/19/20 | Districts receive reports – Online |
| 5/29/20 | Districts receive reports – Printed |
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
Professional Learning
Please contact the Oklahoma State Department of Education's Office of Assessment at (405) 521-3341 for information on available state EL professional development offerings. Interested parties may also consult OSDE's English Language Proficiency Assessments (ELPA) webpage, and/or contact the Office of Assessment to request to be added to OSDE's EL/WIDA listserv. This listserv is OSDE's primary means of communication with districts regarding all things EL/WIDA, including registration information for state EL PD offerings.