Wyoming

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  • Contact Information

    Organization Name Email Phone External Links
    State Education Agency (WY Dept. of Education) David Holbrook, Ph.D. david.holbrook@wyo.gov (307) 777-6260 Wyoming Department of Education
    Robin Holbrook robin.holbrook@wyo.gov (307) 777-5217
    WIDA Consortium WIDA Help help@wida.us Toll Free 1-866-276-7735 www.wida.us
    MetriTech MetriTech wida@metritech.com
    1-800-747-4868
    (ask for WIDA Support)
    www.metritech.com
  • Assessment Materials & Training

    How do I gain access to view and/or download W-APT screener materials?

    Your W-APT username and password are required (this is a district-wide login, not your personal ACCESS training login). If you don't know your district's W-APT username and password, please contact your itle III District Coordinator.

    How do I set up my account for the ACCESS for ELLs Test Administrator Training Course?

    You will need:

    • Your name
    • Your email address
    • Your state's Account Creator login information

    Contact robin.holbrook@wyo.gov or 307-777-5217 for help setting up your account.

    Am I required to take the test administrator training quizzes to become approved to administer the ACCESS test?

    Yes. Log In to take the test administrator training quizzes. You must receive a passing score of 80% on all applicable quizzes.

    Do I need to retake the training quizzes if I passed them in a previous year?

    Yes, a review of the training course is essential, particularly the speaking portion. Log In to take the test administrator training quizzes.

    Do I need to show proof of my passing quiz grades (80%) from previous years?

    Yes, you should keep a copy on file. Provide a copy of your certificate to your district test coordinator.

  • Important ACCESS for ELLs® Administration Dates

    Task

    Start Date

    End Date

    Duration

    Test Ordering 12/03/12 01/11/13 39
    Pre-ID Ordering 12/03/12 01/11/13 1
    Districts Receive Test Materials   01/28/13 7
    Test Window 02/04/13 03/08/13 33
    Additional Materials Deadline   02/22/13  
    Districts Pack Completed Material 03/08/13 03/14/13 7
    Districts Ship Completed Material to MT   03/14/13 4
    All Materials Received at MT   03/20/13  
    Data Validation Window - If Desired 04/17/13 04/27/13 10
    Reports Shipped to Districts 05/15/13 05/18/13 3
    Printed Report Correction Window 05/18/13 06/02/13 15
    Final Data Due To State   06/03/13  

    * Subject to change depending on when all test booklets are received by MetriTech.

  • Professional Development

    Date

    Topic

    WIDA Trainer

    Location

    August 28, 2012 W-APT Administration Jen Wilfrid 9am - 11am
    1pm - 3pm
    September 25, 2012 2012 Standards Joy McLaughlin Gillette
    September 27, 2012 2012 Standards Joy McLaughlin Laramie
    October 16-17, 2012 Data Retreat Margot Downs Casper
    January 10, 2013 ACCESS for ELLs Test Administration for veteran TAs TBD Webinar
    AM & PM
    January 15, 2013 ACCESS for ELLs Test Administration for new TAs Pat Allison Casper
    January 17, 2013 ACCESS for ELLs Test Administration for new TAs Pat Allison Rock Springs
    January 23, 2013 Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Pat Allison Rock Springs
    May 7, 2013 Score Report Interpretation Jen Wilfrid Webinar
    AM & PM
    June 11, 2013 Summer Institute Amy King Jackson
    June 12, 2013 Summer Institute Amy King Jackson
  • Miscellaneous Information

    Wyoming state exit criteria can be found at:
    http://www.k12.wy.us/FP/title3/wyAMAO.pdf

Wyoming
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