What’s New for the Summative Alternate ELPAC in 2023–24?

TOMS

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 needed 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.

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.

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.

The definition of the color contrast with print-on-demand non-embedded designated support now specifies that the TE prints the needed test content.
The definition of the medical supports designated support has been updated to mention “Bluetooth hearing aids.”
The definition of the strikethrough embedded universal tool has been updated to include TE 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.

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.