Michigan became the 32nd member of the Consortium. This means that Michigan educators will begin administering the ACCESS for ELLs assessment during the 2013-14 school year. You might remember that Michigan adopted the WIDA ELD Standards in January 2013. Since most of us haven't returned to school yet, it's a great time to read up on the ACCESS for ELLs assessment. Here are a few blog posts to get you started:
- Decisions, Decisions…About Tier Placement
- I've Got a Question About ACCESS for ELLs
- Tips for Scheduling the ACCESS
- Where Do Those ACCESS for ELLs Tests Go?
- The Language of Math…and National Pi Day
- Understanding Proficiency Levels Using an Ice Cream Cone Analogy
- Transformations- Part 1
- Transformations-Part 2
- Tips for Doing Transformations with the 2012 Amplification
Written by: Tammy King
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We start school with students on Sept. 2nd. The training isn't until Sept. 9 & 10. What are we supposed to do in the mean time? With ELPA we could start testing the second day of school. I have all of the previous year's students identified and will be ready to start with them but will be unable to start because I have to wait to test.
ReplyDeleteWill we be able to begin testing on the 11th?
Also, what do we do with the ELPA tests that we have left over?
Mrs. Michele,
DeleteThese are certainly important questions to have answered. I am assuming you are from Michigan. If that is the case, you will need to contact the Michigan State Department of Education to find out how they would like you to handle the testing this year and what to do with the old tests. Their contact information is listed at: http://wida.us/membership/states/Michigan.aspx
In the future, feel free to contact the WIDA Help Desk with questions. Often they can answer your questions or let you know who to contact for an answer. They can be reached at help@wida.us or by phone at 866-276-7735.