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D2L / Account Creator

What is D2L?

Desire2Learn (D2L) is the name of the platform for the WIDA Consortium's online test administration training course for the ACCESS for ELLs® assessment. Each educator, designated as a "Student" in the D2L system, should study the content of the course and complete the quizzes which correspond with the section(s) of the test which he or she will be administering. The D2L site, hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, is located at https://uwosh.courses.wisconsin.edu.

How can I enroll in the course?

Each state has specific policies or procedures for D2L registration. Many district facilitators have the responsibility of registering all new users, and will need a "WIDA Instructor" account in the same system to do so. In some states, test administrators register themselves in the D2L training course by using our Account Creator. To find out how enrollment is handled in your state, please click on your state name in the green menu in the lower left area of this page.

Where do I find what I need in the D2L site?

Once you have received an account, the following instructions will serve as a guide to logging in and finding the materials you need in the online training course:

PDF How to Use Desire2Learn (D2L).

Who can I contact for help? What should I do if I forgot or lost my username and password?

If you need to be reminded of your username and password, or if you have any other questions regarding D2L training, please contact the WIDA Help Desk by calling toll free 1-866-276-7735 (M-F, 8:00-5:00 CT), use the online Help Form, or email us at help@wida.us with your first and last name, district name or number, work email address, and phone number.

Is it possible to be trained in person? Where can I find training material on the other assessment tools offered by the WIDA Consortium?

Please visit the Professional Development section of our website and your state's section (click on the green menu in the lower left area of your screen) to learn about face-to-face training sessions and other learning opportunities.

Visit the Test Administrator Training page to see:

  • multimedia (video/Power Point) presentations and materials to assist in conducting school or district-level trainings about the WIDA assessment system
  • directions on where to find sample test questions and children's scored responses