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Information on ACCESS for ELLs™

ACCESS for ELLs™ was developed for the WIDA Consortium, led by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, on behalf of its member states. Detailed information on  ordering ACCESS for ELLs™ and PreID Labels during the 2008-09 testing year, information on administering the test, and other information is described in the following attachments:

» ACCESS for ELLs News

» Alternate ACCESS for ELLs webinar (Feb. 9, 2012)

» ACCESS for ELLs® 2011-2012 Test Ordering Important Changes Memo

» ACCESS for ELLs® Series 203 Changes

» Entry and Exit Criteria on K W-APT

» Entry and Exit on K MODEL

» 2011-2012 ACCESS for ELLs™ Timelines for New Jersey
This document describes the timelines for the 2011-2012 testing window, when score reports will be received by districts, and when data will be collected for improvement/exit.

» 2010-2011 ACCESS for ELLs™ Timelines for New Jersey
This document describes the timelines for the 2010-2011 testing window, when score reports will be received by districts, and when data will be collected for improvement/exit.

» WIDA and Purchase of Instructional Materials

» ACCESS for ELLs Sample Test Items Grades 1-12

Exit criteria on ACCESS for ELLs

For students in grades K through 12, an ACCESS for ELLs™ proficiency level of 4.5 or higher is recommended for exiting a program if multiple criteria support the decision.

Overview | Test Ordering | Test Administration | Score Reports
Standards | Resources | WIDA ACCESS for ELLS Placement Test (W-APT)
Entry and Exit Criteria on W-APT