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WIDA Assessments
The WIDA ACCESS for ELLs suite of assessments comprises secure large-scale English language proficiency assessments administered to Kindergarten through 12th grade students who have been identified as English learners (ELs). The assessments are given annually in Michigan to monitor students’ progress in acquiring academic English, and include Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs, ACCESS for ELLs online and paper-based, and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs.
The WIDA Screener is an assessment screening tool used by educators to measure the English language proficiency of students who have recently arrived in the U.S. or in a particular district. It can help to determine whether or not a child is in need of English language instructional services.
What's New
Current Assessment Administration
- WIDA Test Administration Manual, Michigan Specific, Spring 2023
- Field Test: Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Additional Materials Order (AMO) Form
- Accountability Data Reporting Best Practices
Data reporting guide for trouble-free accountability; updated 1/4/2022. - Overview of Pre-identification of Students for WIDA Spring 2022
- List of Important Dates, Spring 2023
- Guide to State Assessments 2022-2023
- State Summative Assessments Testing Schedule, 2022-2023
- Online WIDA ACCESS for ELLs Checklist
- Paper/Pencil WIDA ACCESS for ELLS Checklist
- Assessment Integrity Guide
- Electronic Device Policy, 2022-2023
- WIDA Incident Reporting Reference Table, Spring 2023
- Security Compliance Form
Student Supports and Accommodations
- Supports and Accommodations Guidance Document for M-STEP, MI-Access, WIDA, PSAT, SAT, and ACT WorkKeys
- Student Supports and Accommodations Webinar Links & PowerPoints, Spring 2022
- WIDA Accessibility and Accommodations Manual
- Recording and Tracking Resources
WIDA Screener
- Home Language Surveys
- WIDA Paper Screener Order Form
- Michigan Guide to the WIDA Screener
- How to Check for WIDA Screener Scores in the OEAA Secure Site
- WIDA Secure Portal
The WIDA Secure Portal is the online system through which educators access training and certification quizzes for the WIDA assessments. The Secure Portal also allows educators to download the Kindergarten materials and some WIDA Screener materials. - Entering WIDA Screener Scores in OEAA Secure Site
Assessment Training and Resources for Educators
- Assessment Security Training Information
- Assessment Coordinator Training Guide
- Student Supports and Accommodations Webinar Links & PowerPoints, Spring 2022
- Secure Site Training Documentation
Reporting
- Using 2021 WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Scores
- MiLearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site Educator User Guide
- ELPA Parent Report Translations
General Information
- New to WIDA?
- English Learner (EL) Resources
- Annual Technical Report for ACCESS for ELLs
Paper/Pencil Test
Online Test - English Learner (EL) Exit Reporting Guidelines, 2020/2021
- WIDA Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Selection Guidance
- How do I get access to WIDA AMS?
- Michigan WIDA AMS user Roles Matrix
- WIDA ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Test Exceptions and False EL Guidance
- EL Entrance and Exit Protocol
- Complaint or Allegation of Misadministration
Please click on this link and use this form to report any suspected violation of assessment integrity or ethical conduct. - Every Student Succeeds ACT (ESSA)
- Spotlight Newsletter
Parent/Student
- WIDA Parent Guides
English
Arabic
Spanish - Student User Guide - MILearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site
- Parent User Guide - MILearn Student Assessment Score Reporting Site
- MiLearn Informational Flyer
View your child's score reports directly from your local Student Information System - Parent Teacher Conference Guide
- Family Engagement