1. Overview of the English Language Proficiency Assessment Irregularities Web Application System (ELPAIWAS)
Virginia Department of Education
Division of Student Assessment and School Improvement
11/28/16

2. Purpose Share general information about testing irregularities
Explain how to use the English Language Proficiency Assessment Irregularities Web Application System (ELPAIWAS) 2

3. General Information About Testing Irregularities3

4. Definition A testing irregularity is defined as any occurrence that:
may inappropriately influence a student’s performance on a test or the reporting of a student’s performance; or
constitutes a breach in test security; or
involves the improper administration of mandatory student testing. 4

5. Reporting Testing Irregularities
Test Administrators (Examiners) are directed to report testing irregularities to the School Test Coordinator (STC) immediately, and STCs are directed to report testing irregularities to the Division Director of Testing (DDOT) within 24 hours of their occurrence. The DDOT must forward the irregularities within 24 hours to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) for review and guidance. 5

6. Reporting Testing Irregularities Using ELPAIWAS
Testing Irregularity occurs.
School Test Coordinator (STC) enters information into ELPAIWAS and submits to Division Director of Testing (DDOT).
DDOT reviews and submits to VDOE.
VDOE staff closes irregularity or requests additional information.
DDOT and STC view resolution.
DDOT prints or exports irregularities as needed. 6

7. How to Use the English Language Proficiency Assessment Irregularities Web Application System (ELPAIWAS) 7

8. Getting Started
ELPAIWAS is accessed through the Single Sign- on for Web Application Systems (SSWS).
Access can be given to the DDOT, STC, and any other appropriate personnel as directed by the DDOT.
The SSWS Account Manager should be instructed to assign Data Entry access for a DDOT at the division level and for an STC at the school level. 8

9. Single Sign-on for Web Application Systems (SSWS) Login Page
Enter User Name (assigned by SSWS Account Manager) and Password. 9

10. Single Sign-on for Web Application Systems (SSWS) Home Page (continued)
Click on the ELP Assessment Irregularities (ELPAIWAS) link for access. 10

11. ELPAIWAS Home Page
Click on the Maintain Irregularities link to add an irregularity, search for an irregularity, or edit an irregularity. 11

12. Maintain Irregularities
Click on the Search button to search for an existing test irregularity
Click on the Add Irregularity button to add an irregularity.
Clears search criteria 12

13. Adding An Irregularity
STCs and DDOTs add irregularities.
VDOE does not add irregularities.
STC cannot edit irregularity once submitted to DDOT.
Test information entered must pertain to the English language proficiency assessment that was administered. 13

14. Steps For Adding An Irregularity
Click on the Add Irregularity button on the Maintain Irregularities page.
Complete the required information on the Testing Irregularity - Add screen. NOTE: All Required Fields must be completed.
Select “Yes” in the Submitted to DDOT field if all information is accurate and complete. If more information needs to be collected, do not select “Yes” in the Submitted to DDOT field.
Click on the Submit Data button to apply changes. A green checkmark will indicate if the irregularity has successfully been saved. 14

15. Testing Irregularity-Add Screen
The following fields are required:
School Name
Test Source
Test Mode
Test Tier*
Admin Year
Description of Irregularity
*If the test tier is not applicable, select “N/A.” 15

16. Testing Irregularity Fields16
Testing Irregularity Fields
Fields Automatically Populated
Level of Access
Division Name
STC/DDOT
School Name
Created Date
Created By
IRR No
Submitted to DDOT Date
Action By
DDOT 16

17. Testing Irregularity Fields (continued)17
Testing Irregularity Fields (continued)
Required Fields
Level of Access
Test Source
STC/DDOT
Test Mode
Test Tier
Admin Year
Description of Irregularity
Submitted to DDOT
DDOT Action
DDOT 17

18. Testing Irregularity Fields (continued)18
Testing Irregularity Fields (continued)
Optional Fields
Level of Access
No. Of Students
STC/DDOT
Student Grade
Language Domain(s)
Grade Cluster
Student Names/STIs
DDOT Comments
DDOT 18

19. Searching For An Irregularity
The ability to search or view irregularities is based on login information:
STC can view irregularities in school only.
DDOT can view irregularities in division.
You can search on IRR No, Admin Year, School Name (DDOT only), Status, Description of Irregularity, and/or VDOE Response.
Edit/View options depend on status of irregularity. 19

20. Steps For Searching
Select the search criteria from the available fields on the Maintain Irregularities page. NOTE: At least one search criterion must be provided.
Click on the Search button. 20

21. Search Irregularity Screen
By choosing from a dropdown list, the DDOT can limit a search to a particular school. 21

22. Search results are sorted by Created Date/Status
Search Results Screen
Search results are sorted by Created Date/Status 22

23. Search Results Sort Order
Irregularities can be sorted by clicking on these headings. 23

24. Testing Irregularity Statuses24
Testing Irregularity Statuses
Status
Description
Next Step
Visible By
Added
A new irregularity has been added by STC or DDOT
When irregularity is complete and accurate, submit to DDOT
STC (View/Edit)
DDOT (View/Edit)
Submitted to DDOT
An irregularity has been completed and submitted to DDOT for review
DDOT must review irregularity and submit to VDOE
STC (View only)
Submitted to DOE
DDOT has submitted irregularity to VDOE for resolution
VDOE reviews and determines if more information is needed or resolves irregularity
DDOT (View only)
VDOE (View/Edit)
Response by DOE
VDOE has requested more information from division
DDOT provides additional information to VDOE
Closed by DOE
VDOE has resolved and closed irregularity
Division proceeds based on resolution provided 24

25. Editing An Irregularity
STC may edit irregularity before submitting to DDOT.
After “Yes” is selected in Submitted to DDOT field, STC cannot edit the irregularity.
DDOT may change Submitted to DDOT field to “No” to enable STC to edit irregularity.
DDOT cannot edit irregularity once Submitted to DOE.
VDOE may change Closed Status to “No” to enable DDOT to edit irregularity. 25

26. Steps For Editing An Irregularity
Select the search criteria from the available fields on the Maintain Irregularities page. NOTE: At least one search criterion must be provided.
Click on the Search button.
From the Search Results list, click on the IRR No for the irregularity you wish to edit. The IRR No will be hyperlinked if you have the authority to edit the irregularity.
Make any necessary changes.
Click on the Submit Data button to apply changes. 26

27. Sample Search Results Screen
Click the hyperlinked IRR No to edit an irregularity. Once edited, you can save the changes. 27

28. Edit Irregularity Screen
Make any necessary changes. Click on the Submit Data button to apply the changes. 28

29. Exporting Irregularities
Individual irregularities may be printed.
All testing irregularities are stored in the database indefinitely.
At any time, irregularities from a search list may be exported and saved electronically. The irregularities exported will reflect the search criteria entered in the fields on the Search Results screen.
For example, in a list of irregularities with the status “Submitted to DOE,” only those irregularities would be exported. 29

30. Exporting Irregularities Screen
Click on the Download to Excel button to export the irregularities from a search list. 30

31. Office of Test Administration,
Contact Information
Office of Test Administration,
Scoring, and Reporting 31