Overview

An Appeal is an action that changes the state of an online assessment or score so that testing and scoring are completed in a fair and valid manner. A user can file an Appeal when prompted during submission of a case in STAIRS. The step-by-step processes for submitting a STAIRS case in TOMS are described in the STAIRS/Appeals External link opens in new window or tab. chapter of the CAASPP and ELPAC TOMS User Guide External link opens in new window or tab..

Appeals are either approved or denied within four business days of submittal.