WIDA Screener
Managed by the MLL Department. Reach out to Phi Vu (phi.vu@spps.org) for assistance.
WIDA Screener testing window: September 9 through September 27, 2024
Websites:
- WIDA Secure Portal - for training and certification
- WIDA AMS - for test management and scoring
Other Resources:
- WIDA Screener Test Administration Manual
- Lists of required trainings
- Quick Guide: How to Add Students and Create Test Registrations
- Using WIDA AMS for WIDA Screener Online webinar
- WIDA Secure Portal > Resources > search 'Using WIDA AMS' > select 'View Resource' under Using WIDA AMS for WIDA Screener Online
- WIDA Screener for Kindergarten: Score Calculator
- Guidance for Administering the WIDA Screener to students who are Blind/Visually Impaired and/or Deaf/Hard of Hearing - New 2024
Announcements:
- 2024-2025 WIDA Screener Online administration opens in WIDA AMS on June 28, 2024
- WIDA Alternate Screener is coming in summer 2025
Tech Requirements and Preparation:
- iPads: iOS 16.x, 17.x, and 18.x
- Mac Computers: macOS 13.x, 14.x, and 15.x
- Windows Computers: Windows 64-bit - Windows 10 & Windows 11
- App: DRC Insight (version 15)
- Available in Self Service
- Register DRC Insight to school site using ORG Unit
- Must Enable Allow Cross-Website Tracking when adding DRC Insight to iPad for the 1st time
- Causes "Error Retrieving Content" if not enabled
- Headset Guide
- Headphones are required for the Listening, Reading, and Writing domains
- Headsets (with mic) are required for the Speaking domain