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The data collected from the NJSLA-S, students’ interactions with teachers on a daily basis, and their subsequent performance on teacher and district developed assessments combine to provide a clear and well-rounded picture of students’ achievement. Event Date Registration for Mandatory PARCC Training, which includes NJSLA-Science Training 12/11/17 – 01/16/18 - District test coordinators and district technology coordinators 01/17/18 – 02/02/18 - School test coordinators, space permitting.
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Webinars. Test Administration for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, Alternate ACCESS for ELLs, and Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs. WIDA Training Course Account Management DRC 855-787-9615 Contact DRC for questions about. WIDA Assessment Management System (AMS) functionality, account setup, and forgotten passwords.
Materials receipt, inventory, and return. Labeling of test booklets. Online test software (INSIGHT) and Testing Site Manager (TSM) installation, functionality, and troubleshooting About ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is a secure large-scale English language proficiency assessment administered to Kindergarten through 12th grade students who have been identified as English language learners (ELLs). It is given annually in WIDA Consortium member states to monitor students' progress in acquiring academic English.
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is only available to Consortium member states. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is aligned with the WIDA English Language Development Standards and assesses each of the four language domains of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. The assessment is available in both paper-based and online formats for Grades 1-12, while Kindergarten and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs are paper-based tests.
Purpose and Use of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0. Helps students and families understand students’ current level of English language proficiency along the developmental continuum.
Serves as one of multiple measures used to determine whether students are prepared to exit English language support programs. Generates information that assists in determining whether ELLs have attained the language proficiency needed to participate meaningfully in content area classrooms without program support. Provides teachers with information they can subsequently use to enhance instruction and learning in programs for their English language learners. Provides districts with information that will help them evaluate the effectiveness of their ESL/bilingual programs. Meets, and exceeds, federal requirements for the monitoring and reporting of ELLs' progress toward English language proficiency. Features The tasks on the new summative assessment will continue to assess the language students need to process or produce in various school contexts. Each assessment item and task will target at least one of the five WIDA ELD Standards:.
Social and Instructional Language. Language of Language Arts.
Language of Mathematics. Language of Science. Language of Social Studies. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Paper Tier Placement Updates Starting in the 2018-19 school year, tiers on the ACCESS Paper test will be combined from Tiers A, B, and C to Tiers A and B/C. Please consult this for detailed information about this update and changes that educators can expect in making tier placement determinations for the upcoming year.
Paper & Online Tests WIDA launched its online test and an enhanced version of its paper test for students in Grades 1-12 in 2015-16. Some states administer the assessment online, some use the paper form, and many use both.
Students and educators benefit from a wide range of features with the new assessments. All Domains Grade-level Clusters Adaptivity Based on their performance on previous items, the test engine will determine appropriate next items for individual students. Students will complete the appropriate tiered test form (based on the ).
Students’ performance on Listening and Reading determines their placement in Speaking and Writing. Order of Administration Students must take the Listening and Reading tests before Speaking and Writing. Domains can be completed in any order. WIDA recommends that students take the Listening test first, followed by the Reading test.
Then, students may take Speaking and Writing in either order. WIDA recommends administering Listening and Reading tests in one test session, with separate sessions for Speaking (individually administered) and Writing. Preparation & Training Wondering how to get trained? Download our new resource,. This handy, easy-to-print guide helps you navigate the 2017-18 training process for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, showing you where to start, what steps you need to take, and which helpful links are available. Looking for what's new for 2017–18 test administration? Check out our infographic for a quick overview of new resources, key updates, and important changes.
All Training Resources WIDA offers the following resources for educators:. Checklists contain state-specific information about who should complete which steps before, during, and after testing. Educators should always review this resource first before completing training. Tutorials within the training course focus on topics for each assessment in the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 suite: Kindergarten, Online, Paper, and Alternate. Completion of training course includes viewing online training modules and passing a quiz.
Manuals: Manuals, guides, and supplements found in the Key Resources box on this page should serve as comprehensive reference guides. Webinars: Webinars include a presentation and time for questions, and cover a range of topics for different audiences involved with ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 before, during, and after testing. Links to the webinars and recordings are found in the Webinars box on this page. Educators responsible for sharing information about ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 in their school or district can use this set of presentations and other resources to assist in group trainings. Planning Your Training Check out the new resource,.
Educators training for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 should also keep the following in mind:. Where to start: Refer to your state's ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Checklist to understand the tasks you should complete for your role. When to start: Review the tutorials outlined in your state's checklist and refer to parts of the manuals and supplements as needed at least 3-4 weeks before the start of testing. Who should complete training: Refer to your state's checklist.
WIDA recommends that any testing staff or volunteers who will have access to secure test materials complete Test Administrator training and achieve a passing quiz score for the applicable tests. How long will training take? The time it takes to complete the tutorials varies, as the training is self-paced and depends on the assessment(s) administered. Times listed below are approximate. Assessment Time (approximate) Kindergarten 2 – 2.5 hours Alternate 1.5 – 2 hours Online (Grades 1-12) 2.5 – 3 hours Paper (Grades 1-12) Listening, Reading, & Writing 2 – 2.5 hours Paper Speaking Scoring 1 – 3 hours ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Field Testing Field testing is a vital part of WIDA test development.
All assessment items and tasks are field tested before they are used as scored items on WIDA assessments. The support of schools, educators, and students makes WIDA field testing possible. The video below provides a quick introduction to field testing and how it can provide students an important opportunity to practice their writing skills. Technology Resources. Technology Preparation for Online Testing Test Coordinators and Technology Coordinators collaborate to perform all necessary tasks to support ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 administration in districts and schools.
They may need to identify other members of a site planning team. The site planning team should start meeting at least three months before the start of testing. The Technology Readiness Checklist available at right is your guide to managing this process, which encompasses tasks in the following categories:. Communication. Site Planning, Scheduling, Logistics.
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Technology. Training Technology Systems for Online Testing The ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 technology platform is provided by Data Recognition Corporation, or DRC.
It consists of the following components:. WIDA Assessment Management System (WIDA AMS): a web-based interface to the administrative functions for the online assessment system. Used by Test Coordinators to create student records and test sessions and to help manage or monitor their testing environment. Used by Technology Coordinators to download the next two components from WIDA AMS. Visit for more information. Testing Site Manager (TSM): a web-based application that provides content caching and a software toolbox to help Technology Coordinators plan, configure, and manage their testing environment. DRC INSIGHT: a secure browser that delivers assessments online for all language domains and grade levels.
Installed on each testing device to communicate with the DRC server to provide test questions to the test taker and to send responses to the DRC server. Equipment ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 may be administered using many of the most common operating systems and devices, including personal computers and tablets. Minimum and recommended system requirements for optimal performance are outlined in the document entitled Supported System Requirements for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Screener, available for download at right. Please review these specifications carefully. Headsets with microphones are another required piece of equipment for the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Speaking test.
Headphones without microphones may be used for the Listening, Reading, and Writing tests. See ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Headsets Specifications in the Technology Resources at right to learn more. Be sure to allow ample time for inventorying, testing, and possibly purchasing headsets and headphones. Configuring Devices for Testing In preparation for testing, the site planning team must determine network capacity, understand the total number of students that will be supported in the district/school, and set up and deploy the technology appropriately based on that information. Reviewing and completing the Technology Readiness Checklist will assist you in this process. If you are testing more than one student simultaneously, please refer to the Technology User Guide for guidance on system setup of multiple devices.
If you are testing only one student at a time, you may follow the Windows or Mac Quick Reference documents for guidance on setting up a single device for testing. Troubleshooting WIDA and DRC provide two documents (available at right) to support individuals in the event that technical difficulty occurs. The Troubleshooting Chart is written as a cheat sheet for Test Administrators and Test Coordinators to have on hand during test sessions. It details what to do after encountering one of the most common system messages. It also provides suggestions to optimize the customer support users receive when contacting DRC. Technical Coordinators may also refer to Volume V of the Technology User Guide for more detailed technical guidance.
Help Desk Support DRC Customer Service is available to provide support regarding all technical questions. Please contact them by email or phone at, 1-855-787-9615. Preparing Students WIDA is committed to providing resources and support that will enable students to be comfortable with their ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 testing experience.
We've developed these documents and resources to help educators prepare students for testing. Looking for some advice on how to prepare your students for testing? These short handouts give an overview of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, student test practice resources, and domain-specific guidance to prepare students for testing. Online Preparation Online Speaking Guidance for Educators Helpful hints and classroom tools to use while working with students to prepare for the Online Speaking test format. How to Get Students Ready for Online Testing Follow these steps to acclimate students to the online test platform prior to testing.
Step Directions Resource Link to Tool. 1 Preview ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Online for students using the Test Demo. 2 Use the Online Sample Items in conjunction with the User Guide to familiarize students with the test engine. 3 Have students independently go through the Online Test Practice to try it on their own prior to the start of testing.Open using a Google Chrome browser Paper Preparation Educators preparing students to take ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Paper can use the Paper Sample Items to acclimate students to the format of the Listening and Speaking domains, delivered by CD. Sample items for Reading and Writing are not available for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Paper at this time. WIDA has also prepared a user guide to Paper Sample items, with more instructions on how best to utilize this resource with students.
Grade Cluster Student Test Material Audio Files Grade 1 Speaking Tier A Speaking Tier B/C Grades 2–3 Listening Tier C Grades 4–5 Listening Tier C Speaking Tier A Speaking Tier B/C Grades 9–12 Listening Tier B Speaking Tier A Speaking Tier C. 2018 WIDA Interpretive Guide for Score Reports Scores and Reports Purpose of Score Reports ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 scores can be used to:. Monitor student progress on an annual basis.
Establish when ELLs have attained English language proficiency according to state criteria. Inform classroom instruction and assessment. Aid in programmatic decision-making Data Validation Data validation is the process of reviewing student test records to identify errors and make corrections before score reports are produced. Each state has unique policies related to data validation. Refer to your state’s ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 checklist to view your state’s guidance.: This document provides instructions for completing data validation in WIDA AMS.: This training tutorial provides instructions for completing data validation in WIDA AMS.
Accessing Score Reports Individual Student Reports, Student Roster Reports, and School and District Frequency Reports are shipped to testing sites by DRC and are available for download in WIDA AMS. Each member state determines when score reports will become available. To view key dates for your state, please visit your.: This training tutorial provides instructions for downloading test results and reports in WIDA AMS. Types of Score Reports Name of Report What it Shows Notes Individual Student Report.
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Scores for each language domain (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing). Composite scores (combining one or more domain scores, such as Listening and Speaking scores to calculate Oral Language).
Brief descriptions of what students at each proficiency level are typically able to do. Each student who takes ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs, and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs will receive an Individual Student Report. Translations of the Individual Student Report are available to be sent home to families/guardians. Student Roster Report Domain and composite scores for all the students in a single school and grade.
This report is useful when looking for patterns in student performance. School Frequency Report The number and percent of students tested at a school who attained each proficiency level. A separate report is generated for each grade level. No individual students are identified on this report.
District Frequency Report The number and percent of students tested within a district who attained each proficiency level. A separate report is generated for each grade level. No individual students are identified on this report.There are two Individual Student Report formats, one for ACCESS for ELLs (Kindergarten-Grade 12) and one for Alternate ACCESS for ELLs.
Sample Reports: Samples of the Individual Student Report for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs can be downloaded in English or Spanish in the Downloads and Products box above. Educators can generate Individual Student Reports in a variety of languages from the On-Demand Reports menu in. Interpreting Score Reports. This two-page infographic helps educators determine next steps after receiving student reports and provides additional considerations when looking at student data. Interpreting Score Reports webinar: This webinar will provide guidance for interpreting score report data and view a live DRC demonstration of how to access copies of score reports and student response files. For upcoming webinar dates, take a look at the. To view recordings of past webinars, visit the.
Interpretive Guide: The Interpretive Guide is a comprehensive document explaining the types of scores reported by ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 for students in Kindergarten and Grades 1-12. Examples of each type of score report are provided as well as detailed information about the meaning and use of data in the reports.
Helps you prepare for conversations with your colleagues, students, and their family members. It was designed as a template/reflection worksheet with talking points for teachers. Lesson Plans: Guide students in understanding language proficiency, determining their own strengths, and setting goals for language development. Resources for Parents and Families WIDA has developed several resources for parents and family members of ELLs taking the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment. WIDA encourages educators to review the resources and incorporate them in your communication with parents and families throughout the school year.: Provides an overview of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and is intended for your use at a Family Night or other opportunities to present information to parents and families.
You are welcome to customize these slides. Parent Handouts: These one-page documents provide answers to several basic questions about ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs, and are available in multiple languages. Educators should consider sharing these with parents/guardians before testing begins. Parent Guides for Score Reports: These documents explain key information in the Individual Student Reports for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs.
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Each document is two to three pages long and available in multiple languages. Educators should consider distributing these when sending score reports home with students.: An Introduction to English Standards and Assessments for Parents is a three-part webinar series designed specifically for parents and families of ELLs in grades K-12. Each webinar is organized around frequently asked questions by parents, such as how children are identified as English language learners, and how to make sense of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Individual Student Report.
The series is available in English and Spanish. Return of Paper Test Booklets to DRC If you have completed any paper test materials, including Grades 1-3 Writing booklets for both Paper and Online, please send the completed booklets to DRC as soon as possible. You do not need to wait until the end of the test window to ship completed materials!
Each year, the first few thousand test booklets received are part of a study to verify scoring and other quality control efforts. So far, we have received less than 10% of the student responses needed, and score report dates could be delayed if we don't receive a large quantity of paper test booklets very soon. WIDA and DRC greatly appreciate your support in this effort to ensure the quality of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 scoring.
Questions about preparing test materials for return? See Section 3 of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0.