Checklist: WIDA MODEL Online Transition to Pearson

As WIDA MODEL Online transitions to a new platform, each school/district must complete specific tasks to ensure a smooth transition. The timing of some of these tasks depends on your next testing window. However, all accounts must close out their MetriTech Test Administrator Interface (TAI) account and set up their new account in the Pearson system. Use the checklist below to guide you through the process.

If you plan to test in spring 2025, you have the following options:

Option 1: Use the MetriTech platform for spring testing and switch to testing in the Pearson system in the fall. Keep in mind that June 30, 2025, is the last day to access your MetriTech MODEL account. Note: This is the recommended option for Spring testing.

Option 2: Use the Pearson platform for spring testing. Testing using the Pearson platform can begin June 2, 2025.

If you do not have plans for a spring administration, you will start testing with the Pearson system in the fall. However, you must complete steps to close out your MetriTech MODEL Online account by June 30, 2025, and activate your Pearson MODEL Online account prior to fall testing (see below).

The last day to access the MetriTech TAI is June 30, 2025. Complete the following tasks to prepare:

• Early April: Make sure the account administrator (e.g. account owner) listed in your MetriTech MODEL account is correct and up to date. NOTE: This is essential because only the account administrator will receive the initial login credentials for the Pearson platform in May. Other users will be added to the Pearson platform by the account administrator. If you are unsure who the account administrator is for your school or district, contact MetriTech at ModelSupport@metritech.com.
   
• By June 30, 2025: Complete any spring testing occurring in the MetriTech TAI.
   
• By June 30, 2025: Download all desired student score reports and data from MetriTech TAI, including Individual Student Reports, Location Roster Reports and District Roster Reports.
  Pro tip: To capture all student testing data within the MetriTech MODEL platform, we recommend downloading a district roster report data file with a comprehensive date range (e.g., from the start of your school or district’s MODEL account creation, to the last day of testing). Otherwise, you could adjust the data range and run a district report for each year of implementation. Once this data has been downloaded, it can be securely stored as guided by your local policy. If you encounter any issues with downloading your various score reports from the MetriTech TAI, please reach out to MetriTech directly.
   
• If using MODEL Screener, make plans to implement another screener assessment.

• Learn more about TestNav system requirements. TestNav will need to be installed on all devices used for testing. If needed, work with your technology department to download and install TestNav. Verify TestNav is working properly before testing begins.
   
• Visit the WIDA MODEL Resource Center for training on navigating the Pearson test management platform (ADAM), links to test directions and practice tests, and more.
   
• Account administrators should log in to their Pearson MODEL account (login credentials were sent by email in May). Begin to set up your account by adding users, setting up school organizations (locations), and rostering students. If you are unsure who the account administrator is for your school or district, contact Pearson Customer Support
   
• Learn more about how to use the Pearson platforms:
  • A Pearson platform training webinar recording is available on the Training page of the WIDA MODEL Resource Center.
  • Register for the live Pearson platform training webinar on August 6, 3-5:15 p.m. CT.
  • Review the LaunchPad User Guide and the ADAM User Guide for WIDA MODEL Online on the Technology Resources page of the WIDA MODEL Resource Center.
  • Review the updated Test Administrator Manual, as well as other test administration and training materials, that are now available. Log in to ADAM via LaunchPad to view and download these resources.
  • Take the self-guided ADAM/LaunchPad training course (available in late June) on the WIDA MODEL Resource Center.
     
• As determined by your testing window plans, begin testing on the Pearson platform for the 2025-2026 school year. Please note
  • Test licenses were added to the Pearson platform based upon the quantity available in the MetriTech platform in late May.
  • Licenses will appear in both MetriTech and Pearson platforms during the month of June.
  • A license true-up in the Pearson platform will occur in early July and any licenses used in the MetriTech platform in June will be deducted from license counts in ADAM.