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ACCESS for ELLs (WIDA)

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The information provided in this document can be referenced to import the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 and WIDA Alternate ACCESS student test results.

Focus Version12.0.82 and laterSupported File FormatsComma-delimitedSupported Score TypesScale Score, Proficiency LevelProviderWIDA
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SELECT IMPORT SETTINGS
  1. Navigate to Imports in the Setup menu, then start the process by uploading your file.
  2. While in the File Format step, reference the Preview section to make your selections.
  3. If the uploaded data does not contain a header row, uncheck the box.
  4. Click Next.
  5. In the Select Tool step click the Import File card to enter the import settings:
    • Select the Test History import tool option
    • Select the desired import method
    • Select the corresponding WIDA test from the Standardized Test dropdown
    • Check the Parse File box and then select the corresponding file parser from the dropdown:

FLORIDA

    • In the Scores Layout dropdown change the option to Standard.
    • In the Conversion Fields section:
      • For the student_id conversion field, make sure that the "Florida Education Identifier (custom_200000224)" option is selected, regardless of which test is being imported.
    • Click Continue.
MAP FIELDS AND VALIDATE

Once back in the Select Tool step:

  1. Click Next.
  2. In the Mapping Template step:
    • Choose an existing template, or
    • Manually map the available fields.
  3. Click the Validate button.
  4. Check the validation results and review errors, if any.
  5. To complete the process, click Import.
If the Standard score layout was chosen, all the fields will be mapped automatically.
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