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ACCESS for ELLs Information

On this page you will find current information regarding the ACCESS for ELLs assessment.

Click the link for information about the Alternate ACCESS.

DPI's ACCESS Brochures:

Basic ACCESS for ELLs Information

DPI's family ACCESS information brochure:

Discussion Points:

Wondering what questions to ask in a meeting or conference? Here are some starting points:

ACCESS Discussion points

 

2021-22 Family Guide to Results (K-12):

Parent Guide to ACCESS Results

 

 

2022-23  Letters/Communication to Families:

2020-21 Family ACCESS letter

2022-23 Family Letters are being sent home to families by your student's school.  

2022-23 Family Letter in English (PDF)

2022-23 Carta a las familias, en español (PDF)

2022-23 tsab ntawv rau tsev neeg, lus hmoob (PDF)

A Brief Description of ACCESS:

Basic ACCESS for ELLs Information

Learn more about the ACCESS test in the following document:

Sample questions:

  • Sample questions, for public viewing, from the new ACCESS test can be found here.

State Level Data:

Learn more about the ACCESS for ELLs test and how MMSD schools are doing at the following DPI website:

Wisconsin WISEDash System

ELL and SwD Supports:

Learn more about appropriate changes to support all learners:

ACCESS for ELLs Decision Tree

  • Per state and federal mandate, all English Language Learners will take the ACCESS or Alternate ACCESS test.

  • ACCESS for ELLs SwD/504 Appropriate Accommodations and decisions for Alternate ACCESS (pdf)

ACCESS for ELLs Accommodations