CELLA and WIDA

This assessment determines eligibility for placement in the EL program:

• CELLA

• WIDA ACCESS for ELs

• Both

CELLA Proficiency Levels (select all)

• Beginning

• Entering

• Emerging

• Low Intermediate

• High Intermediate

How is WIDA ACCESS for ELs utilized? (Select all)

• Annual Assessment

• Placement

• Extension of Services

• Exit Criteria

Check all that apply:

In CELLA,

• K-2 are assessed in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing

• 3-5 are assessed in Listening, Speaking, and Reading only

• K-2 are assessed in Listening and Speaking only

• 3-12 are assessed in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing

The WIDA Proficiency Levels are:

• Beginning, Low Intermediate, High Intermediate, Proficient

• Entering, Emerging, Developing, Expanding, Bridging, Reaching

• Entering, Beginning, Developing, Exploding, Bridging, Reaching

• Entering, Emerging, Developing, Bridging, Reaching

Which assessment can be used for re-evaluation purposes? (Select all)

• CELLA

• WIDA ACCESS for ELs

• FSA

• iReady Diagnostic

CELLA has Can Do Descriptors to help you differentiate instruction for your EL students,

• True

• False

What are the different Tiers in WIDA? (these determine which level test students in grades 1-12 are administered)

• Tiers: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Tiers: A, B, C, D

• Tiers: A, B, C

• Tiers: 1, 2, 3

On WIDA Access for ELLs, students in grades K-2 must score a 4.0 or higher in Reading, and a 4.0 or higher in Overall Proficiency to meet exit criteria.

• True

• False

On WIDA Access for ELLs, students in grades 3-12 have additional requirements to meet the criteria for exit.

• True

• False