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
| 8/10/20-9/8/20 | SEA provides 2020 site changes to DRC |
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| 10/14/20-11/23/20 | Test materials ordering available in AMS (LEAs) |
| 11/20/20 | SEA loads Pre-ID File into AMS |
| 11/30/20-2/26/21 | WIDA AMS test setup available for test sessions |
| 1/4/21-1/6/21 | Districts receive test materials |
| 1/5/21-2/22/21 | Additional test materials ordering window in AMS |
| 1/19/21-2/26/21 | Test Window |
| 3/2/21 | Deadline for shipping completed test materials to DRC |
| 3/19/21-4/1/21 | Pre-reporting data validation – LEAs in AMS |
| 4/12/21 | Pre-reporting data validation - Data file to SEA |
| 4/15/21 | Pre-reporting data validation - DRC receives data file from SEA |
| 5/24/21 | Districts receive reports – Online |
| TBD | Districts receive reports – Printed |
| TBD | Post-reporting data validation - Data file to SEA |
| TBD | Post-reporting data validation - DRC receives data file from SEA |
| TBD | Revised data posted to 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.
Professional Development
Starting April 2020, educators in Wyoming have access to three of WIDA's self-paced eWorkshops. View the flyer for eWorkshop descriptions and intended audiences.
The eWorkshops are free and available in the eLearning Center 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.