WIDA Screener
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The WIDA Screener is an English language proficiency test given to incoming students who may be designated as multilingual learners (MLLs). It assists educators in identifying and supporting newly enrolled multilingual learners.
The WIDA screener is administered to students in grades K-12 and can be administered online or on paper for grades 1-12 and for Kindergarten students, it is strictly a paper test. Additional information is available on the publisher's website.
Administration Resources
Training Registration & Dates
WIDA Screener SAL resources
CDE WIDA Screener 1-12 Guidance
CDE Screener for Kindergarten GuidanceWIDA Screener Interpretive Guide
Kindergarten WIDA Screener Addendum
Dates to Know
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Deadlines
WIDA Screeners will be due within 10 days from the first day of school for students that enroll within the first month of school.After the first month of school the due dates will be reduced to 4 days after the student’s first day of school.
