Wyoming
Member of the WIDA Consortium since 2009.
Assessments
Wyoming uses WIDA Screener for Kindergarten 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
| 10/2/23-11/17/23 | Initial Materials Ordering Window |
|---|---|
| 11/22/23 | SEA loads Pre-ID File into AMS |
| 11/30/23-3/1/24 | WIDA AMS test setup available for test sessions |
| 1/5/24-1/9/24 | Districts receive test materials |
| 1/3/24-2/23/24 | Additional test materials ordering window in AMS |
| 1/23/24-3/1/24 | Test Window |
| 3/5/24 | Deadline for shipping completed test materials to DRC |
| 3/18/24-3/29/24 | Pre-reporting data validation – LEAs in AMS |
| 5/2/24 | Districts receive reports – Online |
| 5/20/24-5/22/24 | Districts receive reports – Printed |
| 9/13/24 | Alternate ACCESS Reports and Data Files Available - Online |
| 10/1/24-10/3/24 | Alternate ACCESS Reports Available in District - 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
Educators in Wyoming have access to WIDA's Self-Paced Workshops. View the flyer for workshop descriptions and intended audiences.
The Self-Paced Workshops are free and available in the WIDA Secure Portal. Don't have a WIDA Secure Portal account? Contact Antoinette Hallam at antoinette.hallam@wyo.gov or call (307) 777-5217.
The Wyoming Department of Education, Assessment Division offers Professional Learning Opportunities. Go to WIDA Workshops/Training Provided by WDE.