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Accommodations on ACCESS for ELLs

A web-based tool for selecting accommodations for the ACCESS for ELLs® assessment can be viewed at the WIDA website: http://www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS/accommodations.aspx

Accommodations for this assessment are only available to students with disabilities, and the testing accommodation should be stated in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

It is important to remember that accommodations for this assessment follow the guidelines established by the WIDA consortia. These guidelines were set by the 28 governing members of WIDA. Accommodations allowed on this assessment may not be available to Colorado specific statewide assessments. Conversely, accommodations available on Colorado specific statewide assessments may not be available on ACCESS for ELLs.

For questions related to accommodations on ACCESS for ELLs please contact your DAC.