Administration Documentation Resources

Prior to administering a test, TEs (and any other individuals who will be administering any secure Summative ELPAC) will read this Summative ELPAC Online Test Administration Manual and complete Administration and Scoring Training of the Summative ELPAC.

The Summative ELPAC Online Test Administration Manual is designed to complement a variety of resources developed by ETS and the CDE listed in table 1.

Table 1. Manuals

Resource Description
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 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 a report using the STAIRS/Appeals process and enter Appeals for the California assessments in TOMS.

Refer also to the Test Security web page on the ELPAC website 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 ELPAC testing, such as system requirements, network configuration, and secure browser configuration.
CAASPP and ELPAC TOMS User Guide The CAASPP and ELPAC TOMS User Guide web manual provides instructions for the processes necessary to assign LEA and school users and test administrations, as well as student data for various aspects of ELPAC testing (e.g., test assignments, test settings, condition codes).
California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix The CDE California 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 data.
DFAs The DFAs for the Summative 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.
ELPAC Accessibility Resources for Operational Testing The ELPAC Accessibility Resources for Operational Testing web document is an aggregation of information and instructions regarding configuring and using various computer-based accessibility resources, including braille.
PFAs The PFAs for the Summative ELPAC provide the instructions and guidelines for planning and preparing to administer the assessment. These are nonsecure documents that are posted on the Manuals and Instructions web page on the ELPAC website and in the Moodle Training Site.