ACCESS for English Learners (WIDA)
REQUIRED BY STATE OF TENNESSEE
During the 2018-19 school year, English Learners will take the ACCESS for ELLs to determine language proficiency. ACCESS assesses students in the four language domains of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
Applicable Federal/State Law
Administered in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015.
Purpose & Use
Administered to English Learners to evaluate English proficiency. Additional information is available here.
Administration Window
February 17 - April 3, 2020
Length of Assessment
The test is self-paced with target administration times for each section of the test as follows:
- Listening: Up to 40 minutes
- Reading: Up to 35 minutes
- Speaking: Up to 30 minutes
- Writing Tier A: Up to 45 minutes
- Writing Tiers B/C: Up to 60 minutes
Results to Parents & Students
Additional information is posted at https://www.wida.us/membership/states/Tennessee.aspx