South Dakota
Important ACCESS for ELLs® Dates |
Task |
Start Date |
End Date |
Test Ordering (handled by state) |
12/15/09 |
12/15/09 |
Pre-ID Ordering (handled by state) |
12/15/09 |
12/15/09 |
Districts Receives Test Materials |
- |
01/21/10 |
Test Window |
02/01/10 |
03/05/10 |
Order Additional Materials Deadline |
- |
02/19/10 |
Districts Ship Completed Materials to MetriTech |
- |
03/12/10 |
Reports Shipped to Districts* |
05/12/10 |
05/17/10* |
Correction Window |
05/17/10 |
06/14/10 |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Assessment Materials and Training
1. How do I gain access to view and/or download the W-APT™ screener materials?
You must contact your district or state facilitator to request the username and password for your district. Gay Pickner (contact information above) has a copy of the master list of W-APT™ logins for South Dakota.
2. How do I get a personal account to begin my ACCESS for ELLs® online test administrator training?
ACCESS for ELLs® online test administrator training enrollment is handled by your district assessment coordinator. Please contact that individual to request an account.
Professional Development Opportunities |
Dates |
Information |
Contact |
July 20, 2010 |
Collaboration: Using the ACCESS for ELLs Score Reports and the WIDA ELP Standards (Location TBD) |
Gay Pickner
gay.pickner@state.sd.us |
July 22, 2010 |
Collaboration: Using the ACCESS for ELLs Score Reports and the WIDA ELP Standards (Location: Sioux Falls) |
November 30, 2010 |
2 hour webinar for new ACCESS for ELLs Test Administrators
1 hour webinar for veteran ACCESS for ELLs Test Administrators
2 hour webinar for veteran ACCESS for ELLs Test Coordinators |
December 1, 2010 |
2 hour webinar for new ACCESS for ELLs Test Administrators
1 hour webinar for veteran ACCESS for ELLs Test Administrators
2 hour webinar for veteran ACCESS for ELLs Test Coordinators
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