WIDA Testing

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please read the following information regarding WIDA testing this school year. We thank you for your cooperation during this time. 

• The state of Michigan requires all English Language Learners (ELLs) to take the WIDA Assessment, an academic English language proficiency test, every year.
• There are four parts to the test:  Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
• Test information and results help teachers plan how best to teach your child and provide proper services.
• Based on this WIDA data, your child’s intervention support is determined.
• The test will be administered in person, and all safety measures to prevent covid-19 will be in place.
• You will receive a reminder phone call before your child’s scheduled assessment day.
• Drop off your child at the main office door. 
• Students must wear masks.
• The test may take 4 hours from 8:45 until 12:45. 
• Please be on time.
• Students will be marked school-related on the day of their test. 
• Students will be provided with a snack. 
• Students will call for a ride when they have finished testing.
• Please pick up your child promptly.