GENERAL INFORMATION
What is the ACCESS test window?
January 27th to March 7th
Can you test different grades together for Listening and Reading?
YES
I can keep the test materials locked in my car
No, it violates test security measures
What is the exit score for the SPEAKING domain?
1.0
What does the acronym ACCESS stand for?
Assessing Comprehension (Reading/Listening) and
Communication (Writing/Speaking) in English
State-to-State
How many domains are recommended to test students in one day?
1 domain/day
What should be posted on the door to increase test security?
A "Do Not Disturb" sign
What is the exit score for the Listening, Reading, and Writing domains?
3.5
When is the deadline for proctors to complete the Online WIDA ACCESS training?
December 6th
What is the estimated test timing for each domain?
1 hour
What are students not allowed to use during testing?
Unauthorized electronic devices such as earbuds or cellphones
What percentage of the overall ACCESS score comes from Reading and Writing?
70%
Principals should submit the location and schedule for testing by
December 16th
Why must the Listening and Reading domains be administered first?
Because their performance in L&R will assign students to the appropriate tier for S&W
Which important document must be signed before accessing test materials, information, or entering the testing room?
An Assessment Confidentiality Agreement
What is the overall score to exit the EL Program?
4.2
Principals need to submit the name/s of their assigned school proctor(s) by
November 22nd
Which domain and grades require separate testing sessions to be scheduled?
Writing domain - Only grades 1-3
GRADE 1 - Tier A, Tier B/C
GRADE 2&3 - Tier A, Tier B/C
What steps should the school's test coordinator take to report an incident that could impact the integrity of the test?
The incident must be reported within 24 hours to the district test coordinator. A test security incident report may need to be completed.
How many years must we monitor students after they exit the program?
2