Wyoming
Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2009.
Assessments
Wyoming uses Kindergarten W-APT or WIDA MODEL to identify English language learners (ELLs) for Kindergarten and WIDA Screener for Grades 1-12. ACCESS for ELLs is given to all ELLs during the annual testing window, which typically lasts from mid-January through late February.
Testing Dates
| 10/17/18-11/28/18 | Test materials ordering available in AMS (LEAs) |
|---|---|
| 11/28/18 | SEA loads Pre-ID File into AMS |
| 12/3/18-2/26/19 | WIDA AMS test setup available for test sessions |
| 1/7/19 | Districts receive test materials |
| 1/22/19-2/26/19 | Test Window |
| 1/7/19-2/19/19 | Additional test materials ordering window in AMS |
| 3/5/19 | Deadline for shipping completed test materials to DRC |
| 3/21/19-4/3/19 | Pre-reporting data validation – LEAs in AMS |
| 5/14/19 | Districts receive reports – Online |
| 5/14/19 | Data available to state |
| 5/21/19 | 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.
Professional Development
For questions, please contact Jessica Steinbrenner at jessica.steinbrenner@wyo.gov or call (307) 777-8568.