English Language Proficiency Assessment Resources

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

Requesting OSPI Support with Multilingual Learner Data

New in 2026-27, use the Multilingual Learner (ML) Data Support Form to request technical assistance with ML data issues that impact test administration. Staff from the ELP Assessment office and/or the Multilingual Education team will respond within 24-48 hours of form submission.

OSPI ELP Assessment Guidance

• ELPA Guidance – Introduction: (Updated October 2025) Quick overview of all ELP assessments in Washington, including 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 – Annual Assessments: (Updated October 2025) Complete guide to all state guidance concerning ELP annual 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 Resources

• ELP Assessments District Contact List: (Updated January 2026) Contact information for each district’s ELP Assessments contact to assist with district-to-district communication.
• ELP Assessments User Checklists: (Updated September 2026) Checklist of tasks for users of ELP Assessments, including District Assessment Coordinators, Technology Coordinators, School Coordinators, and Test Administrators. This checklist supports the test administration of ELP annual assessments.
• ELP Annual Assessment Calendar and Key Tasks: (Updated August 2026) A calendar of the key tasks in a year of ELP assessments.
• Guiding Questions for Managing ELP Assessments: (Updated August 2026) Questions to help support the development of systems to manage ELP assessments.
• WIDA Access Accommodations: (Updated August 2026) Handout to support selecting ELP assessment accommodations.

OSPI ELP Assessment Updates

• ELP Assessment Updates: ELP Assessment updates for 2026-27 (Updated July 2026)
• Student Management Updates for 2026-27: (Updated October 2026) Guidance on updates to Student Management for ELP annual assessments in 2026-27.
• WAMS Student Management Guidance: (Updated October 2026) Directions for utilizing WAMS Spring Registration in 2026-27 for ELP annual assessments.

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.