Welcome to the WIDA Assessment Management System (AMS)
This website supports your preparation for and administration of ACCESS for ELLs suite of assessments and WIDA Screener Online.
To access the WIDA AMS library of technical and test administration materials click here (login not required).
Logging into WIDA AMS
To access WIDA AMS, login using your username (email address) and password.
If you do not have a WIDA AMS login, please see the 'Logging in' section of your WIDA member/state page. You can find your member/state page using the drop down on the WIDA website. The WIDA Client Services Center can also assist you.
To access program content, authorized personnel need to login to the secure website with their email address and password. General Information is available under All Applications in the top menu of this page.
Public Test Resources
- View the Test Demo to demonstrate test features to students. The Test Demo is a series of videos that explains to students how they will take the online test and interact with the test platform.
- Use the Test Practice items to help students understand how to respond to ACCESS for ELLs Online and WIDA Screener Online items on the test platform. While using the Test Practice items, students can familiarize themselves with the features available to them during the actual assessment. To access and view the Test Practice items on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, or Linux devices, you must use the Chrome browser. If you are on an iPad, you must use the Safari browser.
- Use the Sample Items to help students, educators, and families get a better understanding of ACCESS for ELLs Online. None of the sample items appear on the operational test; however, they are similar to items that students will see on the test. To access and view the Sample Items on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, or Linux devices, you must use the Chrome browser. If you are on an iPad, you must use the Safari browser.
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