The WIDA Consortium is a non-profit, cooperative group whose purpose is to establish and promote standards and assessments for English language learners that meet and exceed the goals of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Through standards, assessments, and professional development, WIDA provides meaningful tools and information to educators working with English Language Learners (ELLs) that are anchored in knowledge about best practices for serving these diverse learners.

WIDA has steadily grown and will always consider extending membership benefits to other interested states. We recommend that you peruse the entire WIDA website as you gather information about the services and products offered by WIDA. We would particularly suggest the WIDA Mission and Background pages as a first step when considering Consortium membership. Some of the most significant and less transparent benefits of WIDA membership are highlighted in this section of the website, divided into the following pages:

Helping States Meet Needs and Fulfill Requirements

WIDA Products and Services

What People are Saying About WIDA