ELL Progress Monitoring Tools Vendor Showcase

With New York State’s transition to the WIDA Consortium, districts are rethinking how they assess and monitor English language development. This FREE, full-day event is designed to support district leaders in exploring and comparing available progress monitoring tools. Participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from multiple vendors as they demonstrate their products, explain key features, and respond to district-identified priorities. The showcase is structured to allow for clear, side-by-side comparison of tools-helping districts make informed, confident decisions. This event is intentionally designed to reduce the burden on districts. Rather than coordinating individual meetings or demos with multiple vendors, attendees will have access to a range of providers in one place, in a single day. Opportunities like this are often only available through conferences that require significant time and financial investment. This event is FREE and brings vendors directly to districts, making it easier and more equitable for teams to explore options without added cost. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of available options, including computer-based assessments that more closely mirror the WIDA ACCESS experience, as well as practical insights into implementation, reporting, and instructional use. BREAKFAST/LUNCH/REFRESHMENTS provided. ***VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTION AVAILABLE FOR THOSE UNABLE TO TRAVEL*** Can’t make the trip? A virtual attendance option will be available via Zoom for participants outside the region or unable to attend in person. In-person attendance is encouraged whenever possible to maximize opportunities for networking, discussion, and direct engagement with vendors.