In the ELPAC Audio module in TOMS that is used for the Initial ELPAC paper-pencil test, resizing the window causes the screen’s text to be partially hidden. The horizontal scroll bar does not appear to display what is on the right side of the screen, and the text does not wrap.

Workaround: At this time, please avoid resizing the Audio module window when doing so prevents text from displaying fully on the screen.

When students are using a macOS 11 (Big Sur) device to take tests in remote sessions, the screen sharing feature does not function properly. While students are permitted to share a screen with the test administrator or test examiner, the student interface does not display on the Test Administrator Interface. This issue occurs whether the student is using a conventional web browser or the secure browser application.

Workaround: Students must use Chrome, Windows, or an earlier supported macOS version, to be able to use screen sharing.

Initial ELPAC DFAs Updated with a New DEI Link

The Directions for Administration (DFAs) have been updated in TOMS to replace the URL for the Data Entry Interface (DEI). Please update any bookmarks saved for the DEI as the old link will no longer work beginning October 31, 2022.

New DEI Link: https://ca.cambiumtds.com/student/?a=ResponseEntry

Old DEI Link: https://ca.tds.cambiumast.com/student/?a=ResponseEntry

There has been a recent change to the Grade 6-8 Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing DFA and to the Grade 6–8 Visual Impairment and Braille DFA. The language function and the anchor samples listed on the anchor chart for "Poster Project" on page 31 are incorrect.

Resolution: The anchor chart was updated and page 31 of the DFA was reposted in the Moodle Training Site on August 24, 2022. It can be found in the Test Examiner Training and Calibration course. It is recommended that LEAs reprint page 31 if they have already printed this DFA. For LEAs that wish to download the updated DFA, it will be reposted in the Test Operations Management System (TOMS) on August 26, 2022.

Some users were being redirected away from the Data Entry Interface (DEI) login page and were unable to enter data. This issue also impacted users accessing the Interim Assessment Viewing System (IAVS).

Resolution: This issue has been resolved and links to the DEI and IAVS have been updated on the websites. Users should use the following URLs to access the DEI and IAVS and not previously bookmarked URLs or URLs referenced in the Directions for Administration.

• DEI: https://ca.cambiumtds.com/student/?a=ResponseEntry
• IAVS: https://capt.cambiumtds.com/student/?a=ResponseEntry

Due to the CALPADS update and extended CALPADS downtime in early April, ETS was unable to process the CALPADS data into TOMS. This issue impacted both CAASPP and ELPAC.

Resolution:

This issue is resolved and automated processing of the CALPADS file has resumed.

The 2022 CALPADS Updates website is available to assist coordinators in managing the various anomalies that have occurred during the disruption of normal CALPADS processing.

UPDATES:

05/09/22: CALPADS provided TOMS a new file during the evening of Friday, May 6, 2022. ETS was able to manually process the file into TOMS, which passed the information into the test delivery system (TDS). All updates that your LEA posted into CALPADS by 5 p.m. on Friday are available for student testing as of Monday, May 9, 2022. Processed information includes the data from CALPADS as well as test assignments, remote testing video permissions, test administration windows, and exemptions.

05/02/22: The CDE and ETS have successfully processed the CALPADS file and all updates made by LEAs in TOMS from Tuesday, April 5, 2022, to the present. All processed CALPADS data has been updated in the test delivery system (TDS) as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Note that the update process is not automated at this time. Until automation can resume, ETS will upload the CALPADS information on Tuesday and Friday evenings. This will also include, from TOMS, test assignments, remote testing permissions, and exemptions. Information will be available in the TDS on Thursday and Monday mornings respectively.

04/28/22: ETS processed updates on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Updates included administration window changes, exemptions for all assessments, remote testing video permissions, and test assignments. These updates are available in the test delivery system now. ETS is still unable to process information from the CALPADS file at this time.

04/27/22—ACTION NEEDED BY LEA TESTING COORDINATORS: ETS will process updates after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. LEA coordinators should enter updates into TOMS prior to that time. Updates include administration window changes, exemptions for all assessments, remote testing video permissions, and test assignments. These updates will be sent to the TDS and will be available at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022.

04/22/22: Test settings continue to be updated. Test assignments, remote testing permissions, and exemptions will be updated one time on April 22, 2022.

04/20/22: Test settings will be processed and available in the test delivery system

04/12/22: The following data from CALPADS will not be processed to TOMS at this time:

• Test assignments
• Test settings
• Parent/Guardian exemptions
• Remote Testing Video Permission field
• Special education fields (added or removed)
• Enrollment of new students
• English language acquisition status (for students who have completed the Initial ELPAC)
• Demographic information (including, but not limited to, grade level, school, and LEA)

Some LEAs reported an issue regarding lagging or slowness while testing as of Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 9 a.m.

Resolution: The testing issues have been resolved as of Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 10:30 a.m.. LEAs may continue testing. We will continue to monitor systems.

Some LEAs reported an issue regarding lagging or slowness while testing.

Resolution: This issue has been resolved.

Currently, students who attend a nonpublic, nonsectarian school (NPS) show as inactive in TOMS. ETS is aware of the issue and is working to resolve it.

Resolution: This issue is now resolved.

The Initial ELPAC Completion Summary report from the Test Operations Management System (TOMS) is not currently functional. This issue is being investigating and is estimated to be resolved soon.

Resolution: This report is now available and functioning correctly.

There is currently a delay in Interim Assessment results posting to the California Educator Reporting System (CERS). We are investigating and working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Resolution: This issue is now resolved.

Students who have taken the Initial ELPAC since Friday, August 13, 2021, will receive a Student Score Report that contains their score. However, because of an issue with the English Language Acquisition Status (ELAS) updates that TOMS sends to CALPADS, students will remain “To Be Determined” in CALPADS and TOMS until the expected resolution on Monday, August 30, 2021. This will also affect any reports in TOMS where the ELAS is shown.

The 2021-22 Initial ELPAC Student Score Data File in TOMS is not downloading for LEAs with students who have completed the Initial ELPAC.

Resolution: This issue has been resolved.