ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is a required English language proficiency assessment administered to Kindergarten through 12th grade students who have been identified as English language learners (ELLs). It is given annually to monitor students' progress in acquiring academic English. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is aligned with the WIDA English Language Development Standards and assesses each of the four language domains of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.

Dates of Employment: July 10, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (date spans vary).

• Preferred experience with English Language Learners

• Must be willing to complete required ACCESS training on scheduled dates

Roles/Responsibilities of ACCESS 2.0 and Alternate ACCESS Administrator:

• Complete all test administration training and certification requirements and familiarize yourself with applicable sections of training materials

• Review the state’s ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Checklist for a full understanding of the tasks you are responsible for

• Complete all test administration training and certification requirements

• Maintain test security throughout testing window

• Receive and inventory test materials from the Test Coordinator

• Provide and document appropriate accommodations for students

• Administer the test and actively monitor student progress

• Set a positive tone for the students prior to administration

• Ensure pre-labeled test booklets are provided to the correct student

• Ensure the testing environment is quiet and free from distraction

• Collect booklets and review all student demographic information to ensure label accuracy (for paper/pencil administration)

• Return test materials to the Test Coordinator

• Become familiar with the WIDA AMS User Guide in order to learn how to manage student data details (as applicable, please see WIDA AMS section of this manual)

• Confirm student information on test rosters and test tickets is accurate

• Monitor students to verify that they can successfully navigate the test in INSIGHT