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Educators share what they’ve learned from students
August 6, 2025
We asked educators at the 2024 WIDA Annual Conference what they’ve learned from students. Here’s what they said!
What to know: WIDA assessments in the 2025-2026 school year
August 5, 2025
Learn about what’s new with WIDA ACCESS, WIDA MODEL and WIDA Screener in the 2025-2026 school year.
News Release: WIDA welcomes Dorene Uhrich as Chief Operating Officer
July 28, 2025
WIDA is pleased to announce that Dorene Uhrich has been named the organization’s new chief operating officer.
WIDA MODEL Online has moved to a new test platform
July 17, 2025
WIDA MODEL Online has moved to a new platform and now offers improved accessibility, usability and efficiency to the testing experience.
Introducing WIDA Alternate Screener
July 1, 2025
WIDA now offers WIDA Alternate Screener, a specialized English language proficiency assessment for K-12 students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
Two new WIDA Webinars in 2025
June 12, 2025
We have two new WIDA Webinars scheduled for 2025. You can register to attend in real time or to get notified once the recording is posted.
Educators share how they honor students’ home languages and cultures
June 10, 2025
We asked educators at the 2024 WIDA Annual Conference how they honor their students' home languages and cultures. Here’s what they said!
How to use our new language charts right now
May 13, 2025
The WIDA Language Charts are a brand-new resource that can help educators understand and communicate the expectations of the revised ACCESS for ELLs assessment (WIDA ACCESS), which will be used in the 2025-2026 WIDA testing year.
Answering your questions on multilingual learners and the science of reading
May 12, 2025
Educators working with multilingual learners often ask: How does the science of reading apply to multilingual learners? In turn, how does the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework address the science of reading? This article shares answers to some frequently asked questions. This is part two of a two-part series.
Answering your questions on multilingual learners and literacy
May 12, 2025
Educators working with multilingual learners often ask: How does WIDA’s work intersect with reading instruction? How does language development relate to literacy? This article shares answers to some frequently asked questions about WIDA’s role in literacy. This is part one of a two-part series.