Announcements

• ELPA21 Summative Results Now Available

  The 19-20 ELPA21 Summative test results are now available in the AIRWays Reporting System (AWR). If you have any questions about the results or viewing reports in AWR, please refer to the AWR User Guide on the portal or contact the Nebraska ELPA21 Help Desk.

  Added May 1, 2020

• Windows 7 No Longer Supported Beyond 2019-20 School Year

  Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 RS Operating Systems will no longer be supported for online test administration after the 2019-20 school year.

  We recommend that any districts using devices with these operating systems to please upgrade to the latest version of Windows before the 2020-21 school year. This change will be in effect for the screener opening during the first week of August. A list of supported systems is available on the Secure Browsers page. This information will also be published in NE’s 2020-21 Operating System Support Plan for Test Delivery System.

  If you have any questions, please contact the NE ELPA21 Help Desk or refer to the resources for Technology Coordinators. 

  Added April 29, 2020

• ELPA21 Summative Tests and Participation Reports are Open

  ELPA21 Summative tests and participation reports are now open. The ELPA21 summative test window ends on March 13, 2020. 

  There are two significant changes in the 2019-20 ELPA21 Summative administration:

  • The K-1 Writing Supplement has been eliminated.
  • To order paper, large print, and braille materials for Summative tests, please contact the NE ELPA21 Help Desk. Whereas in previous years, users had to place orders in TIDE, Help Desk agents will be able to gather details and place orders on your behalf. Some orders may require state approval before they are processed, so please place your orders for materials as soon as possible.

  The ELP21 Summative test window ends on March 13, 2020. Please review the ELPA21 Summative Test Administration Manual and TA User Guide under portal resources for guidance on administering ELPA21 tests. It is strongly recommended that all Test Administrators administer the ELPA21 Practice Test to their students prior to administering the summative test so the Test Administrators and students can become familiar with the technology prior to summative test administration.

  Contact the Nebraska ELPA21 Help Desk if you encounter any issues administering ELPA21 tests.
  Added February 3, 2020

• Orders for Paper and Braille Materials for the ELPA21 Summative Assessment

  TIDE is now back online, and the ELPA21 Summative Assessment window will be open from February 3, 2020 through March 13, 2020. Please review this brief summary of the minor changes enacted for the 2019-20 ELPA21 Summative.

  Orders for paper and braille tests for the ELPA21 Summative Assessment must be placed through the Help Desk by November 22, 2019 to ensure delivery to districts prior to the start of the Summative test window. To place an order for paper, large print, or braille materials, please call the NE Help Desk and provide the school/district and contact information as well as the product name and material quantity to be ordered.

  Some orders may require state approval before they are processed, so please place your orders for materials as soon as possible.

  An additional order window will open on January 22, 2020 through March 6, 2020.

  Added October 28, 2019

• Reminder: The Online Reporting System will be Retired on October 31, 2019

  This is a reminder that all student results will be reported on AIRWays Reporting after October 31, 2019, and the Online Report System (ORS) will no longer be available to users after this date. Please be sure to use AIRWays for all your reporting needs following October 31, 2019.

  Users should refer to the following resources for detailed information about AIRWays and its features:

  • AIRWays Reporting Quick Guide

  • AIRWays Reporting User Guide

  • AIRWays Reporting Training Module

  These can be found in the Resources section of the portal. If you have any questions, please contact the NE ELPA21 Help Desk.

  Important note: Once the transition to AIRWays is completed on October 31, 2019, the 2017-18 ELPA21 screener results will no longer be available online.

  Added October 24, 2019

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