ACCESS for ELLs^® stands for Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners. This large-scale test addresses the academic English language proficiency (ELP) standards at the core of the WIDA Consortium's approach to instructing and evaluating the progress of English language learners (ELLs). This section of our site gives an overview of the test's development, information on its score reports, and guidelines for accommodating disabilities.

D2L / Account Creator offers an overview of the ACCESS for ELLs^® online training course which is hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's online Desire2Learn training site. Visit this page to learn about registering for a D2L account, how to proceed with the training, and where to direct questions about the training.

W-APT™ stands for the WIDA-ACCESS Placement Test. This assessment tool, known as the "screener," is 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, and if so, at what level.

Test Administrator Training offers a variety of multimedia training materials related to each of the WIDA assessment tools. This page is designed to assist district facilitators and state testing coordinators in planning local training sessions for educators.

Consortium members: Click on your state's name in the green menu on the left side of this page to see:

state-specific contact information
a guide to test administration training registration and certification
important dates
professional development opportunities in your area