Administration Documentation Resources
Prior to administering an assessment, TEs (and any other individuals who will be administering any secure Alternate ELPAC) will read this Alternate ELPAC Online Test Administration Manual and complete administration and scoring training for the Alternate ELPAC.
The Alternate ELPAC Online Test Administration Manual is designed to complement a variety of resources developed by ETS and the CDE, such as those listed in table 1.
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Accessibility Resources | The CAASPP & ELPAC Accessibility Resources web page describes the four categories of student accessibility resources. It includes links to web documents, pages, and sites that provide additional instructions and information for identifying and using student accessibility resources during ELPAC administration. |
| Alternate ELPAC checklists | The CAASPP & ELPAC Coordinator Checklists web page includes links to the checklists for LEA ELPAC coordinators, site ELPAC coordinators, and Alternate ELPAC TEs as they prepare for, administer, and complete Alternate ELPAC testing. |
| CAASPP and ELPAC Accessibility Guide | The CAASPP and ELPAC Accessibility Guide web manual includes information and instructions regarding configuring and using computer-based accessibility resources, including braille. |
| CAASPP and ELPAC Manuals Library | The CAASPP and ELPAC Manuals Library web page contains a link to every manual available for CAASPP and the ELPAC. |
| CAASPP and ELPAC Security Incidents and Appeals Procedure Guide |
The CAASPP and ELPAC Security Incidents and Appeals Procedure Guide web manual includes information about how LEA ELPAC coordinators can submit an incident report using the STAIRS/Appeals process and enter Appeals for the California assessments in TOMS. Refer also to the Test Security web page for additional information and links to STAIRS resources. |
| CAASPP and ELPAC Technical Specifications and Configuration Guide for Online Testing | The CAASPP and ELPAC Technical Specifications and Configuration Guide for Online Testing web manual contains instructions related to making the network infrastructure ready for Alternate ELPAC testing, such as system requirements, network, and secure browser configuration. |
| California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix | The CDE CA Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix CA Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix web page is an important source of information for determining the assignment of designated supports and accommodations to students. |
| CALPADS resources | The CDE California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) web page contains links to CALPADS system documents, updates, and other useful information for maintaining student demographics and program participation. |
| DFAs | The DFAs for the Alternate ELPAC provide the directions and scripts needed to administer the assessment. These are published securely in TOMS and can be accessed by selecting the [Resources] tab in the TOMS top navigation bar. |
| PFAs | The PFAs for the Alternate ELPAC provide the instructions and guidelines for planning and preparing to administer the assessments. They are nonsecure documents posted on the Administer a Test Session web page on the CAASPP & ELPAC Website and on the Moodle Training Site. |
| Student Accessibility Resources | The CDE Student Accessibility Resources web page describes the four categories of student accessibility resources. It includes links to web documents, pages, and sites that provide additional instructions and information for identifying and using student accessibility resources during Alternate ELPAC administration. |
| TOMS User Guide | The TOMS User Guide web manual provides instructions for the processes necessary to assign and manage LEA and school users, test administrations, as well as student information, such as test assignments, test settings, condition codes, and more. |