1. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite of Assessments
Sabrina Read, WIDA Florida ACCESS Test Trainer
Bureau of K–12 Student Assessment
2017 Annual Statewide Assessment Meeting
August 30, 2017

2. 2016 – 2017 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite of Assessments Results
Florida’s 2016 – 2017 English Language Learner (ELL) population: 284,453
279,987 ELLs were assessed on all four test domains (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) during the Spring 2017 administration
24% of ELLs were proficient in English on ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Grades K–12)
65% of ELLs were proficient in English on Alternate ACCESS for ELLs (Grades 1–12)

3. English Language Proficiency Criteria
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Grades K–12)
English language proficiency criteria requires a student to achieve a Composite Overall English Language Proficiency Level of 4.0 or greater AND at least a Proficiency Level of 4.0 in the Reading test domain.
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs (Grades 1–12)
English language proficiency criteria requires a student to achieve a Composite Overall English Language Proficiency Level of P1 or greater.

4. Grade Level

5. Grade Level

6. Spring 2017 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Student Results
For the comprehensive Spring 2017 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs student results, please visit the following link:
Get/Document-7990/DPS a.pdf

7. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite of Assessments Overview

8. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite of Assessments
For the Spring 2018 administration, the following assessments will be used to satisfy state and federal requirements for the annual assessment of the English language proficiency of English language learners (ELLs):
Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs, a paper-based assessment for Kindergarten
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, a paper-based assessment for Grades 1–12
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs, a paper-based assessment for ELLs in Grades 1–12 who have significant cognitive disabilities

9. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite of Assessments – At A Glance
Kindergarten ACCESS for ELL
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
Language Domains Assessed
Listening, Speaking Reading, and Writing
Tiers
Not Tiered
Tiered
Adaptivity
Includes stopping rules for when a student hits his/her ceiling
Tiered forms (A, B, C) are provided to allow students to see items best suited for his/her proficiency level.
Includes multiple cues to allow students the opportunity to respond, and stopping rules for when a student hits his/ her ceiling.
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10. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite of Assessments – At A Glance
Kindergarten ACCESS for ELL
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
Administration format
All domains are individually administered.
Reading, Listening, and Writing may be group administered. Speaking is individually administered.
Anticipated Administration Time
About 45 minutes per student
Listening: up to 40 minutes
Reading: up to 45 minutes
Speaking: up to 35 minutes
Writing: up to 65 minutes
Listening: 20 minutes
Reading: 20 minutes
Speaking: 20 minutes
Writing: 20 minutes
Scoring
All domains are scored locally by the Test Administrator, with overall scores calculated by DRC.
Speaking scored locally by the Test Administrator. Listening, Reading, Writing, and Overall scores are scored centrally by DRC.
All domains are scored locally by the Test Administrator, with overall scores calculated by DRC.
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11. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite of Assessments – At A Glance
Kindergarten ACCESS for ELL
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
Unique Features
Test items are divided into two sections:
Narrative (Parts A – C) Expository (Parts D – F)
Both sections of the test must be administered in order.
Listening and Speaking sections are media-delivered on one CD that includes all directions and prompts.
Domains can be administered in any order.
Must be administered in this order: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
Accommodated Formats
Large print
Grades 1–3: UEB Contracted and Uncontracted
Grades 4–12: EBAE w/ Nemeth Contracted and Uncontracted
Not applicable

12. Students to be Tested
All students enrolled in the district (grades K–12) and classified ELL, with a code of “LY” on the 1st day of the test administration window, must be administered one of the following English language proficiency assessments:
Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
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13. Students to be Tested (cont.)
ELLs with disabilities participate in the statewide assessment program by taking one of the following English language proficiency assessments with or without accommodations:
Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs,
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, or
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
Note: Document the participation and accommodation decisions in the student’s IEP or Section 504 Plan, and in the student’s ELL Plan.

14. Tier Placement and Test Materials Ordering via Survey 2
In order to ensure the district receives the necessary test materials for the Spring ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 administration, it is imperative that all ELL students with a code of LY, LF, LP, and LZ have a tier designation/code as indicated below. 
 All grades 1-12 students with a code of LY have a code of A, B, or C.
Note: Students who have a significant cognitive disability and meet the participation criteria for Alternate ACCESS for ELLs must have a code of D.
All kindergarten students with code of LY and students in grades K-12 with a code of LF, LP, and LZ have a code of Z.
To review the tier placement guidance, please visit

15. What’s New for 2017-18 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0?

16. 2017–2018 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Schedule
Event
Date
Survey 2 Processing Dates
October 9, 2017 – November 3, 2017
Pre-ID File to DRC (will be used to order test materials)
November 28, 2017
WIDA AMS Test Setup (Available for districts to modify demographic information)
January 2, 2018 – March 30, 2018
Delivery of 2018 Administration Materials
January 12, 2018
2nd Pre-ID Upload via WIDA AMS by District Test Coordinators
Additional Test Materials Ordering Window via WIDA AMS
January 12, 2018 – March 16, 2018
2018 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administration Window
January 29, 2018 – March 23, 2018
Delivery of 2nd Wave of Pre-ID Labels
February 12, 2018
Return of Materials
January 30, 2018 – March 30, 2018

17. What’s New?
District Test Coordinators can order overage for the district office during the Additional Materials Ordering Window.
State-Specific Directions (goldenrod) will be posted to Florida’s WIDA Webpage, which provides an overview of Florida’s policies and procedures for the Spring 2018 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 administration.
DRC Broadcast s will be sent to District Test Coordinators from FDOE.
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18. What’s New? (cont.)
For students who do not receive a Pre-ID Label, the numeric characters of the FLEID assignment must be hand-gridded on the test booklet. DRC will prepend an “FL” to each of those SSID that are bubbled.
In the event that a student transfers to a new school/district prior to completing all test domains of ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, the Student Transfer Form in WIDA AMS now requires the District Test Coordinator to complete the following:
Sending and receiving site information
Student information
Completed/remaining domains
NEW - Student’s Tier
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19. What’s New? (cont.)
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs test materials will be packaged with ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 materials. Boxes that contain Alternate ACCESS test materials will have a blue label affixed.
The ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Recording Script has been renamed the Human Reader Accommodation Script.
When ordering additional Braille, Large Print, or Kindergarten kits, please note that these kits now include the Test Administrator’s Script and Listening and Speaking CD (as applicable). A separate order is no longer necessary.

20. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Important Resources & Secure Portals

21. WIDA Website www.wida.us
Login to WIDA Secure Portal
For more information on WIDA Assessments
Florida’s WIDA Webpage

22. Florida’s WIDA Webpage
Your source for Florida-specific information about the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 suite of assessments is located on Florida’s WIDA webpage at:

23. WIDA Secure Portal
District Test Coordinators are provided a login to the WIDA Secure Portal in order to:
Manage User Account
Access the training course and quiz specific to the assessment(s)
Create accounts for new School Test Coordinators and Test Administrators
Monitor training progress and certificates of School Test Coordinators and Test Administrators

24. WIDA Assessment Management System (WIDA AMS) www.wida-ams.us
WIDA AMS is a secure portal for District Test Coordinators to manage test logistics and access score reports.
Note: Notification will be provided when the 2017–18 Administration is added to WIDA AMS.

25. Training and Certification Requirements

26. WIDA Secure Portal

27. Training and Certification Requirements for District and School Test Coordinators
Complete the Florida ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 District or School Test Coordinator Checklist
Review applicable sections of the Accessibility and Accommodations Supplement and WIDA AMS User Guide
Review the online training available via the WIDA Secure Portal for each assessment being administered in the district and/or school
It is recommended to complete the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Paper Administration Quiz with a passing rate of 80% or higher

28. Training and Certification Requirements for Kindergarten ACCESS Test Administrators
Complete the Florida ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administrator Checklist
Online training available via WIDA Secure Portal
Must complete the online Kindergarten Quiz with a passing rate of 80% or higher to become certified to administer the assessment.

29. Training and Certification Requirements for ACCESS 2
Training and Certification Requirements for ACCESS 2.0 Test Administrators
Complete the Florida ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administrator Checklist
Online training available via WIDA Secure Portal.
Must complete the online Speaking Quiz(zes) with a passing rate of 80% or higher to become certified to administer the Speaking section.
Must complete the Paper Administration Quiz Grades 1–12 with a passing rate of 80% or higher to become certified to administer the assessment.

30. Training and Certification Requirements for Alternate ACCESS Test Administrators
Complete the Florida ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administrator Checklist
Online training available via WIDA Secure Portal.
Must complete the online Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Quiz with a passing rate of 80% or higher to become certified to administer the assessment.

31. Monitoring Certification via WIDA Secure Portal
District Test Coordinators use the Account Management and Training Status tile to monitor the training status for school-level personnel and are responsible for ensuring that all Test Administrators have completed applicable training components before administering the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 suite of assessments.
Test Administrators can also use the My Training Certificate tile in order to print a certificate of their completed training.

32. Annual Recertification
It is a district’s decision whether certified Test Administrators must retake the Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs, ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Speaking, Paper Administration Quiz Grades 1–12 , and/or Alternate ACCESS for ELLs quizzes for the 2017–18 administration.
Even if Test Administrators are not required to recertify this year, it is recommended that educators review the training materials to prepare for their roles.

33. Professional Learning

34. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Regional Trainings
Location
Date
Florida Department of Education
Tallahassee, FL
November 1, 2017
Government Services Building
Bunnell, FL
November 3, 2017
Aparicio Levy Auditorium
Tampa, FL
November 7, 2017
Pompano Training Center
Pompano Beach, FL
November 9, 2017
Agenda and Registration Information is forthcoming!

35. FDOE ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite of Assessments Overview Webinars
Topic
Date
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Coordinator Overview Webinar (pre-recorded)
September 22, 2017
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administrator Overview Webinar (pre-recorded)
FDOE ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Webinars will be pre-recorded and posted
to Florida’s WIDA webpage under the Professional Learning tab.

36. WIDA ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite of Assessments Q&A Sessions
Topic
Date
Time
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs: Administration
December 6, 2017
2:00 – 3:00 pm EST
During Testing: Managing Students
December 13, 2017
January 17, 2018
3:00 – 4:00 pm EST
During Testing: Managing Test Materials
January 24, 2018
Post Testing: Returning Materials
February 28, 2018
Post Testing: Interpreting Score Reports
May 8, 2018
Webinar links and recordings will be posted to the Florida’s WIDA webpage
under the Professional Learning tab.

37. Contact Information
Florida Department of Education
Bureau of K–12 Assessment
Sabrina Read
Telephone Number:
WIDA Client Services Center
Toll Free Telephone Number:
Data Recognition Corporation (DRC)
Toll Free Telephone Number: