What is the difference between ACCESS for ELLs® and the W-APT® screener?
The W-APT® is modeled after the ACCESS for ELLs®, but their purposes differ in important ways. The W-APT is a screening instrument designed to assess English language proficiency primarily to determine eligibility for and placement within an ELL program. The ACCESS for ELLs® is an annual assessment designed to assess student progress in achieving English language proficiency. For more information on how these two tests differ visit: http://www.wida.us/assessment/comparing.aspx.