English Language Proficiency Assessment Resources

There are a variety of resources available both with OSPI and WIDA to support the test administration of English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessments. 

OSPI ELP Assessment Guidance

• ELPA Guidance – Introduction: (Updated October 2025) Quick overview of all ELP assessments in Washington, include the WIDA Screener and WIDA ACCESS.
• ELPA Guidance – User Management: (Updated October 2025) Overview of state guidance concerning user management for WIDA Screener and WIDA ACCESS.
• ELPA Guidance – Student Management: (Updated October 2025) Overview of state guidance concerning student management for WIDA Screener and WIDA ACCESS.
• ELPA Guidance – Placement Assessments: (Updated October 2025) Complete guide to all state guidance concerning ELP placement assessments to complement WIDA resources.
• ELPA Guidance – ELP Assessment Resources: (Updated October 2025). Complete list of resources and contact information to support ELP Assessment management.

OSPI ELP Assessment Supporting Resources

• ELP Assessments District Contact List: (Updated October 2025) Contact information for each district’s ELP Assessments contact to assist with district-to-district communication.
• ELP Assessment User Checklist – Administrative Users: (Updated October 2025) Checklist of tasks for users including District Assessment Coordinators, Technology Coordinators, and School Coordinators to support the test administration of ELP annual assessments.
• ELP Assessment User Checklist – Test Administrators: (Updated October 2025) Checklist of tasks for Test Administrators to support the test administration of ELP annual assessments.

OSPI ELP Assessment Hand Outs

• WIDA Alternate Screener Guidance (Updated October 2025)
• WAMS Pre-Identification Steps (Updated October 2025)
• Assessment Updates: ELP assessment updates for the 2025-26 school year. 

WIDA Resources 

The WIDA Secure Portal offers additional resources, including test coordinator manuals, test administrator manuals, training courses, webinar links, and other resources. It is recommended that users preview these materials in addition to the OSPI resources. Users need a WIDA Secure Portal account in order to access the resources.