The number of DFAs will increase to support the additional test forms that will be available for the 2023–24 Summative ELPAC administration. Aside from the previous six test forms and Form 7, the braille form, Form 8, Form 9, and Form 10 are being added.
Arabic is a new language available for 2023–24 Summative ELPAC SSRs.
STAIRS and Appeals
STAIRS cases submitted under Incorrect SSID Used for swap now need to be confirmed in the "Notes” section of the submitted STAIRS case in TOMS prior to approval.
To confirm an Incorrect SSID Used swap case, the Result ID, SSIDs involved, and the test needing to be moved must be resubmitted in the “Notes” section of the STAIRS case. LEAs will no longer need to contact their Success Agent to confirm a submitted swap case.
Denied Incorrect SSID Used swap cases will have detailed guidance on the next steps for STAIRS submissions. This may include submitting a new STAIRS case for a different Appeal type or resubmitting a case that had incorrectly filed information. LEAs with denied Incorrect SSID Used swap cases may be contacted by their region’s Success Agent in the event guidance is not followed, for follow-up and assistance with the processes involved.
Approved Incorrect SSID Used swap cases will have detailed messaging on the approved STAIRS case status as it enters processing and an additional message upon completion of the swap, all provided directly in the STAIRS case “Notes” section.
Test Administration and Scoring Applications
Test Administrator Interface
The Test Administrator Interface has been updated to a cleaner, more user-friendly appearance. This includes new functionality that allows TEs to pin students’ tests to a list at the top of the screen while monitoring testing.
Test Delivery System
The process of ending a test in the Student Testing Interface has been streamlined. The [End Test] button will no longer be used as part of the process to submit a test. Instead, when the [Next] button is selected on the final item of a test, students will be taken directly to the Test Review screen where answers can be reviewed. Students will then select the [Submit Test] button and the [Yes] confirmation button to end the test.
K–2 Writing Answer Books
With the additional test forms in mind, the following form-specific Answer Books have been created:
Forms 1–5 and 8–9 Writing Answer Books
Form 6 Writing Answer Books
Form 10 Writing Answer Books
Accessibility Resources
The definition of the non-embedded color contrast with print-on-demand designated support now specifies that the test examiner prints the needed test content.
The definition of the non-embedded amplification designated support has been amended to remove noise buffers and white noise machines.
The definition of the non-embedded medical supports designated support has been updated to mention “Bluetooth hearing aids.”
Assignment of the non-embedded print-on-demand accommodation can be made by a site ELPAC coordinator or LEA ELPAC coordinator in TOMS without first having to contact an LEA Success Agent.
The definition of the non-embedded highlighter universal tool has been updated to include test examiner assistance for K–2 students.
The definition of the embedded strikethrough universal tool has been updated to include test examiner assistance for K–2 students and to extend its range of grade levels to include grade two.
The definition of the embedded line reader universal tool has been updated to extend its range of grade levels to include grade two.
Reporting
Updated SSRs
When released, redesigned SSRs are available in PDF and HTML formats. For an HTML SSR, an LEA or parent or student portal vendor provides a link to a parent/guardian.
