Tennessee
Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2014.
Assessments
Tennessee uses WIDA Screener for Kindergarten and WIDA Screener (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 February through early April.
Testing Dates
| 12/30/22-3/31/23 | WIDA AMS test setup available for test sessions |
|---|---|
| 2/6/23 | Districts receive test materials |
| 2/6/23-3/24/23 | Additional test materials ordering window in AMS |
| 2/13/23-4/3/23 | Test Window |
| 4/5/23 | Deadline for shipping completed test materials to DRC |
| 4/17/23-4/21/23 | Pre-reporting data validation – LEAs in AMS |
| 5/11/23 | Districts receive reports – Online |
| 5/25/23 | 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 Identification and Placement Guidance
Standards and Instructional Support
Tennessee uses WIDA language development standards and provide instructional support through professional development and guidance documents.
Professional Learning
For the following professional development opportunities, check with your district EL Coordinator.
- Access for ELLs Test Coordinator Training (1/2 day)
- Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Training
- WIDA Screener Overview (e-workshop)
- WIDA AMS for Screener (1/2 day)