Resources/Recursos

This video provides an introductory overview of the WIDA English Language Development Standards, 2020 Edition. It briefly highlights how the 2020 Edition is centered on equity and fosters the assets, contributions, and potential of multilingual learners.

Released December 2020

This illustrated booklet, available in multiple languages, brings each of the 10 WIDA Guiding Principles of Language Development to life and can be used by educators with parents, families and community members.

Released November 2020

This technical report aids WIDA Consortium members and stakeholders in producing imputed overall composite scale scores and proficiency levels for students who are missing scores in one or two domains due to a disability. 

Published September 2020 
Author: Narek Sahakyan

Released September 2020

Envíe este folleto de introducción a ACCESS for ELLs en español con los estudiantes cuando la prueba esté programada o como un recordatorio para los padres antes de que se le compartan las puntuaciones. Este folleto explica qué es ACCESS y por qué los estudiantes son evaluados de esta manera. Utilice este recurso para ayudar a los padres a comprender las pruebas anuales de competencia lingüística.

Released August 2020

Este documento ayuda a los padres y a las familias a comprender la prueba de WIDA ACCESS for ELLs y sus componentes.

Released August 2020

Use este folleto en los centros de ingreso o durante las conferencias con padres para explicar el proceso de evaluación de estudiantes e identificación como ELL (por sus siglas en inglés). Este folleto explica en español cómo se identifican a los estudiantes ELL y qué significa esa clasificación para ellos. Úselo para ayudar a los padres a comprender el propósito de evaluar el nivel lingüístico.

Released August 2020

Send this flyer home with students along with the ACCESS for ELLs Individual Student Report. This flyer explains each piece of score information included in the report. Use this guide, available in several languages, to help parents understand what scores mean and how they are used.

Released July 2020

Send this handout, available in multiple languages, home with students as an introduction to ACCESS when testing is scheduled or as a reminder before scores are shared. This flyer explains what ACCESS is and why student take this kind of assessment. Use this resource to help parents understand annual language proficiency testing.

Released July 2020

In this study, completed for the Minnesota Department of Education, we explore the perceptions, experiences and decision-making of 15 parents of young multilingual children, ages birth to 5 years. The focus revolves around children’s language learning and development, family engagement practices and children’s participation in early care and education (ECE) programs.

Published 2020

Released May 2020

In this study, completed for the Maryland State Department of Education, we explore the perceptions, experiences and decision-making of 27 parents of young multilingual children, ages birth to 5 years. The focus revolves around children’s language learning and development, family engagement practices and children’s participation in early care and education (ECE) programs.

Published 2020

Released May 2020

WIDA and the National Science Teaching Association formed Making Science Multilingual to support equitable and inclusive forms of science instruction through which all students, but especially multilingual learners, can learn science and language simultaneously. To guide this work, the Making Science Multilingual team devised eight design principles to define the integration of contemporary three-dimensional science and language-in-use pedagogies. These principles will guide educator resource development at both organizations and facilitate critical examination of how well educator resources support inclusion of multilingual learners in rigorous science learning.

Released February 2020

This report describes a study that examined to what extent scores on WIDA Screener predict scores on ACCESS for ELLs. Researchers found that Screener scores are strongly predictive of ACCESS scores, even when a variety of individual factors are accounted for.

Published February 2020 
Authors: David MacGregor, Narek Sarakyan

Released February 2020

Use the WIDA Writing Rubric to understand the scores students earn on ACCESS for ELLs (Online and Paper), analyze student performance in the classroom, and plan ways to scaffold language learning.

Note: Do not use this rubric to score WIDA assessments. Find relevant scoring tools in the appropriate WIDA assessment training course. 

Released January 2020

Use the WIDA Speaking Rubric to understand the scores students earn on ACCESS for ELLs (Online and Paper), analyze student performance in the classroom, and plan ways to scaffold language learning.

Note: Do not use this rubric to score WIDA assessments. Find relevant scoring tools in the appropriate WIDA assessment training course.

Released January 2020

Use this flyer in intake centers or at parent-teacher conferences as you explain the process of screening students and identifying them as ELLs. This flyer explains language testing in general terms. Also use this flyer, available in multiple languages, to help parents understand both screener testing and annual language proficiency testing.

Released January 2020

In February, 2011, WIDA published a Focus Bulletin on Language and Culture, which was enormously popular, and which continues to be requested by readers. This Focus Bulletin has been reformatted and lightly edited to emphasize current WIDA resources and terminology.

This Focus Bulletin explores linguistic and cultural diversity in school, and how teachers, staff and parents can help multilingual learners feel welcome, confident, and prepared to succeed academically. 

Published September 2019 
Authors: Don Bouchard, Mariana Castro, Andrea Cammilleri

Released December 2019

This Focus Bulletin explores the kind of spoken English language that multilingual learners benefit from developing, showing how that oral language is described in WIDA standards resources and assessed on the ACCESS for ELLs Speaking test.

Published October 2019 
Authors: Mark Chapman, Dale Erlandson

Released November 2019

These guiding principles of language development and learning exemplify WIDA’s overarching foundational beliefs and ever-present Can Do Philosophy. The guide includes research citations and defines WIDA's use of the term multilingual learner.

This guide, available in multiple languages, can be used as a resource for educators to share with parents and families.

Released September 2019

The illustrated models and procedures can be applied to calculate overall composite scores to identify an indicator of English language proficiency, based on composite scores for English learners with 504 or individualized education plans who are missing one or more domain scores on the Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners assessment for state monitoring, achievement and accountability determinations.

Released May 2019

How can PreK educators get started planning equitable learning opportunities for multilingual children? Use this language-focused planning tool to embed a language-focused approach to your planning.

Released April 2019