ACCESS-Test-Administrator-Manual

Test Administrator Manual Overview

  • Manual for administering the ACCESS for ELLs tests in 2024-2025.

  • Covers Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs, both paper and online formats, and WIDA Alternate ACCESS.

How to Use This Manual

  • In-depth reference for test administration processes and procedures.

  • Read relevant parts carefully; consult for specific testing needs.

  • Critical to review Part 1 fully and relevant sections of Part 2.

  • Appendices provide scoring tools individually administered by test administrators.

Critical Contact Information

  • Refer to the manual, WIDA website, and your test coordinator for issues.

  • Contact WIDA Client Services Center for inquiries related to training, test procedures, and score reports.

New and Returning Test Administrators

  • New Test Administrators: Familiarize with resources available on WIDA website.

  • Returning Administrators: Review checklist and any updates for current responsibilities.

New for the 2024–2025 School Year

  • Introduced features in WIDA AMS and DRC INSIGHT.

  • Availability of translated test instructions for various languages, including ASL video.

  • Additional security measures for devices during testing.

Part 1: Test Administration Overview

Section 1: About ACCESS for ELLs

  • Suite of assessments for K-12 English learners.

  • Grounded in WIDA ELD Standards; assesses progress in English proficiency.

  • Divided by grade-level clusters and targeting four language domains: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

Section 2: Roles and Responsibilities

  • Key roles: test coordinator, administrator, technology coordinator.

  • Test administrator tasks include setting a positive environment, monitoring testing, and scoring responses.

  • Resources: ACCESS for ELLs Checklist, WIDA Secure Portal access, and other training materials.

Section 3: Test Security and Materials Management

  • Importance of securing test materials; store safely.

  • Procedures for managing security during testing, including student monitoring and device protocols.

  • Document protocols for materials management, including shipping, returning, and inventorying test materials.

Part 2: Assessment-Specific Guidelines

Section 4: Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs

  • Designed for individual administration; average completion time: 45 minutes.

  • Test items linked thematically; follow specific order for sections.

Section 5: ACCESS for ELLs Paper

  • Used for grades 1-12; assesses language domain proficiency via pencil-and-paper format.

  • Procedures for administration, timing, scoring, and materials management.

Section 6: ACCESS for ELLs Online

  • Semi-adaptive online assessment; recommended to administer Listening first, followed by Reading.

  • Specifics about group sizes and timing.

Section 7: WIDA Alternate ACCESS

  • For students with the most significant cognitive disabilities; links to grade clusters.

  • Procedures for individual administration, scoring, and support systems.

Part 3: Test Scoring and Score Reports

  • Managed by DRC; reports based on evidence of student response.

  • Definitions of scoring criteria for various domains and proficiency levels outlined.

Appendices

  • Rubrics for scoring Kindergarten assessments; includes detailed descriptors for Speaking and Writing.

  • Examples of inventive spelling and expected performance levels.

  • This manual is essential for preparing for the ACCESS for ELLs tests, ensuring all test administrators are well-informed and able to provide a secure and effective testing experience.