1. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite of Assessments
Sabrina Read, WIDA Florida ACCESS Test Trainer
Bureau of K–12 Student Assessment
2016 Annual Statewide Assessment Meeting
August 31, 2016

2. 2015 – 2016 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite Results
Florida’s 2015 – 2016 English Language Learner (ELL) population: 277,016
260,616 ELLs were assessed on all four test domains (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) during the Spring administration
17% of ELLs scored Proficient on ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Grades K–12)
57% of ELLs scored Proficient on Alternate ACCESS for ELLs (Grades 1–12)

3. Proficiency Criteria ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Grades K–12)
Proficiency criteria requires a student to achieve a Composite Overall Proficiency Level of 5.0 or greater AND at least a Proficiency Level of 4.0 in each test domain (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs (Grades 1–12)
Proficiency criteria requires a student to achieve a Composite Overall Proficiency Level of P1 or greater.

6. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite of Assessments Overview

7. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite of Assessments
The following assessments are 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

8. 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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9. Students to be Tested (cont.)
ELLs with disabilities participate in the statewide assessment program by taking one of the following English language proficiency with or without accommodations:
Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs,
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, or
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs
Note: Document the participation and accommodations decision in the student’s IEP or Section 504 Plan, and in the student’s ELL Plan.

10. What’s New for 2016-17 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0?

11. What’s New?
The 2017 administration of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 suite of assessments is January 30, 2017 – March 24, 2017.
The Pre-ID File will generate test materials orders for the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 suite of assessments.
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Training tutorials related to planning, administration, and post-testing activities have been added for Test Administrators and Test Coordinators.
Florida’s ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 checklist for District Test Coordinators, School Test Coordinators, and Test Administrators will now be embedded in the training course within the WIDA Secure Portal.
The online ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Paper Administration Quiz is required to be completed by all Test Administrators administering ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Grades 1–12). It is recommended that Test Coordinators complete the quiz.
Knowledge checks have been built into the training courses to increase engagement and give feedback on progress prior to taking the quiz.
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12. What’s New?
A school filter is available on the WIDA Secure Portal for District Test Coordinators to monitor school-level accounts.
The ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 FDOE Test Administration Manual Addendum appendices will include the following:
Test Administrator Prohibited Activities Agreement
Note: All Test Administrators must sign and return to School Test Coordinator.
Test Materials Chain of Custody Form
Note: All School Test Coordinators must complete upon receipt and return of test materials.
Pre-ID Label Flowchart
Native (Home) Language codes
For ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Grades 1–12), the Reading, Writing and Listening sections will be available in braille format.
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13. What’s New?
Bilingual/ESL Program Type and State Support Delivery Model options have been condensed into a LIEP Classification category on the demographic pages. The below guidance on selecting the appropriate LIEP Classification code will be provided in the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 FDOE Test Administration Manual Addendum.
If a student is enrolled in the following instructional model/approach:
Then, grid the following LIEP Classification code:
Dual Language
Mixed Bilingual
Maintenance or Developmental Bilingual Education
EL-specific Transitional Instruction
Sheltered – English or Sheltered – Core/Basic Subject Areas
EL-specific English-only Instruction
Mainstream/Inclusion – Core/Basic Subject Areas or Mainstream/Inclusion/English
Mixed Classes with English-only Support

14. Manuals and Guides

15. 2016-2017 Manuals and Guides Release Date: September 2, 2016

16. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Manuals and Guides
District/School Test Coordinator Manual (hardcopy provided in test materials shipment)
This manual was developed for District and School Test Coordinators that oversee the test administration and coordination of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 suite of assessments.
Test Administrator Manual (hardcopy provided in test materials shipment)
This manual was developed for Test Administrators that administer the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 suite of assessments.
Accessibility and Accommodations Supplement (available exclusively online)
This supplement replaces the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility and Accommodations Guidelines and ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accessibility and Accommodations Descriptions documents. In addition, the supplement now covers all allowable accommodations, accessibility tools, and test administration procedures that will be available to all ELLs (with or without disabilities) for the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 suite of assessments.
WIDA AMS User Guide (available exclusively online)
There will only be one user guide for WIDA AMS that provides guidance on how to complete certain tasks within the online administrative portal. s

17. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Tools & Resources

18. 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:

19. WIDA Website www.wida.us
For more information on WIDA Assessments

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

21. WIDA Secure Portal

22. 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: The 2016–17 Administration will be added and accessible on September 19.

23. 2016 – 2017 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Schedule
Event
Date
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Training Course and Manuals Release
September 2, 2016
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite of Assessments Florida-specific Training Resources Release
September 23, 2016
Survey 2 Processing Dates
October 10, 2016 – November 11, 2016
NEW - Pre-ID File to DRC (will be used to order test materials)
November 29, 2016
WIDA AMS Test Setup (Available for districts to modify demographic information and accommodations)
January 3, 2017 – March 31, 2017
Delivery of 2017 Administration Materials
January 13, 2017
Order Additional Test Materials Window via WIDA AMS
January 13, 2017 – March 17, 2017
2017 ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administration Window
January 30, 2017 – March 24, 2017
Return of Materials
January 31, 2017 – March 31, 2017
Pre-Reporting Data Validation
April 18, 2017 – May 1, 2017

24. FDOE ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite Webinars/ Q&A Sessions
Topic
Date
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite Test Coordinator Overview Webinar (pre-recorded)
September 23, 2016
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite Test Administrator Overview Webinar (pre-recorded)
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite Q&A for Test Coordinators
January 18, 2017
January 25, 2017
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite Q&A for Test Administrators
January 19, 2017
January 26, 2017
FDOE ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Webinars/Q&A Sessions will be recorded and posted to the Florida’s WIDA webpage under Assessment Materials & Training tab. Q&A Session webinar links will be posted to the Florida’s WIDA webpage under Professional Development tab.

25. WIDA ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Suite Q&A Sessions
Topic
Date
Time
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs: Administration
December 1, 2016 February 1, 2017
March 2, 2017
2:00 – 3:00 pm EST
3:00 – 4:00 pm EST
During Testing: Managing Students
December 7, 2016
January 4, 2017
March 1, 2017
During Testing: Managing Test Materials
January 11, 2017
February 8, 2017
Post Testing: Returning Materials
March 8, 2017
Post Testing: Interpreting Score Reports
May 25, 2017
June 22, 2017
Webinar links will be posted to the Florida’s WIDA webpage under Professional Development tab.
Webinars will be recorded and available on the WIDA website.

26. Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs Overview

27. Test Overview
The Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs Test is an individually administered, adaptive assessment designed to take an average of 45 minutes per student.
Survey 2 will be used to generate Pre-ID Labels and to order Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs testing materials.
The Test Administrator scores all sections, including the Writing test, on site.
Accommodated Format: Large-print

28. Note: Both sections of the test must be administered in this order.
Test Design Features
Test items are thematically centered, based on a particular type of text, and divided into two sections:
Narrative (Parts A – C)
Part A: Listening and Speaking
Part B: Writing
Part C: Reading
Expository (Parts D – F)
Part D: Listening and Speaking
Part E: Writing
Part F: Reading
Note: Both sections of the test must be administered in this order.

29. Training and Certification Requirements for Test Administrators
Complete the Florida-specific Test Administrator Checklist
Review applicable sections in the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administrator Manual
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.
Note: For Test Administrators who were certified to administer 2016 Kindergarten ACCESS for ELLs, it is a district’s decision on whether Test Administrators must become recertified.

30. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Grades 1–12) Overview

31. Test Overview
The ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 will assess each of the four language domains of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing separately.
Grade-Level Clusters: 1, 2, 3, 4–5, 6–8, 9–12
NEW - Survey 2 will be used to generate Pre-ID Labels and test materials.
The Speaking section is individually administered and scored by the Test Administrator.
The Listening, Reading and Writing sections can be group-administered.
Listening and Speaking sections are media-delivered on one CD that includes all directions and prompts. Speaking will be available in two tiered forms (A and B/C).
NEW - Accommodated Formats: Large-print and Braille (Contracted and Uncontracted for Tier B and only for Reading, Writing and Listening sections)

32. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Grades 1–12) Tiers and Proficiency Levels
Within each grade-level cluster ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 consists of three test forms: Tier A (beginner), Tier B (intermediate), and Tier C (advanced).

33. Tier Placement Protocol (Grades 1-12)
Tier A
Placement determined from the W-APT, WIDA MODEL, or WIDA Screener.
Student arrived in the U.S. or entered school in the U.S. within this academic school year without previous instruction in English.
Student currently receives literacy instruction ONLY in their native language.
Student recently achieved an overall composite score of 1.0–2.0 on the statewide English language proficiency assessment.
Tier B
Student has social language proficiency and some, but not extensive, academic language proficiency in English.
Student has acquired some literacy in English though have not yet reached grade level literacy.
Student recently achieved an overall composite score of 2.1–3.0 on the statewide English language proficiency assessment.
Tier C
Student is approaching grade level in literacy and academic language proficiency in the core content areas.
Student will likely meet the state’s exit criteria for support services by the end of the academic year.
Student recently achieved an overall composite score of 3.1–6.0 on the statewide English language proficiency assessment.

34. Braille Formats for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Tier B)
Grade Band
EBAE w/ Nemeth Contracted
EBAE w/ Nemeth Uncontracted
UEB Contracted
UEB Uncontracted 1
N/A
Listening, Reading, Writing 2 3
4–5
6–8
9–12

35. Training and Certification Requirements for Test Administrators
Complete the Florida-specific Test Administrator Checklist
Review applicable sections in the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administrator Manual
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.
Note: For Test Administrators who were certified to administer ACCESS for ELLs 2.0, it is a district’s decision on whether Test Administrators must become recertified.
NEW- Must complete the online ACCESS for ELLs Paper Administration Quiz with a passing rate of 80% or higher to become certified to administer the assessment.

36. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Training Course Revamp Release Date: September 2, 2016

37. Test Administration Times
Domain
Approximate Time
Listening
25 – 40 min. (higher Grade-level Clusters and tiers take more time)
Reading
35 – 45 min. (higher Grade-level Clusters and tiers take more time)
Writing Tier A, Grade 1
25 – 40 min.
Writing Tier A, Grade 2, 3, 4–5, 6–8, 9–12
45 – 60 min. (higher Grade-level Clusters take more time)
Writing Tier B/C
30 – 65 min. (higher Grade-level Clusters and tiers take more time)
Speaking
15 – 35 minutes per student

38. Alternate ACCESS for ELLs (Grades 1–12) Overview

39. Test Overview
The Alternate ACCESS for ELLs is an individually administered, semi- adaptive assessment.
Grade-Level Clusters: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12
NEW - Survey 2 will be used to generate Pre-ID Labels and test materials.
The Test Administrator scores all sections.
All sections of the Alternate ACCESS for ELLs are semi-adaptive, which means that the administration of a test section should be ended if the student scores No Response, Incorrect, or Approaches on three consecutive tasks.

40. Training and Certification Requirements for Test Administrators
Complete the Florida-specific Test Administrator Checklist
Online training available via WIDA Secure Portal.
Review applicable sections of the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Administrator Manual.
Must complete the online Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Quiz with a passing rate of 80% or higher to become certified to administer the assessment.
Note: For Test Administrators who were certified to administer 2016 Alternate ACCESS for ELLs, it is a district’s decision on whether Test Administrators must become recertified.

41. Test Administration Times
Test Section
Number of Tasks
Approximate Time
Listening 9
20 min.
Reading
Speaking 8
Writing 10
Note: It is recommended to administer the test in this order.

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