WIDA Screener
Managed by the MLL Department, reach out to Phi Vu (phi.vu@spps.org) for assistance
WIDA Screener testing window: September 8 through September 26, 2025
Websites:
- WIDA Secure Portal - for training and certification
- WIDA AMS - for test management and scoring
Other Resources:
- WIDA Screener Test Administration Manual
- Screener Scoring and Reports - WIDA AMS User Guide
- Accommodations Manual
- Lists of required trainings
- Quick Guide: How to Add Students and Create Test Registrations
- 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 2025-26: WIDA Alternate Screener
- Introducing WIDA Alternate Screener
- Training now available in WIDA Secure Portal > Assessment Training
- Webinar also available
- Test materials located in WIDA Secure Portal > Resources for download and printing
- WIDA Alternate Screener Score Calculator
- WIDA Alternate Screener Procedures - from SPPS MLL
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 16)
- 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
- New iPads do not have audio jack - view this document for more information and guidance