2026 Assessment Center Transition
In March 2026, PAEA will transition to a new exam delivery platform, Internet Testing Systems (ITS). This transition has been carefully planned, and PAEA has built in time, support, and safeguards to ensure continuity for programs, faculty, and students.
Assessment Launch Prep Checklist
Download ChecklistKey Assessment Transition Dates
March 6: The final day programs and students will have access to Surpass, the current testing platform.
March 7-15: PAEA Assessment will be temporarily unavailable during this period to allow for a full and secure transfer of data to ITS. The following information will automatically be migrated for every program:
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- Current student rosters
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- Scheduled exams
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- Exam inventory
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- Score reports
PAEA will provide individualized support to programs with tests scheduled in Surpass during this window. Program directors and clinical directors can expect direct communication from PAEA in the coming week to help facilitate rescheduling these exams.
March 16: Program faculty and staff will receive early access to the new Assessment Hub for a brief pre-launch review. This one-day access window is intended to allow faculty and staff to log in, confirm that student rosters and scheduled exams transferred correctly, and become familiar with the system. No testing will occur on this day, required actions will be minimal and clearly outlined.
March 17: First day of testing in ITS
Device Setup Resource for IT Departments
As we prepare for exam administration in the new system, ensuring campus technology is ready is a critical first step. PAEA now offers a resource to help test network bandwidth and device compatibility. The document highlights available testing tools at paeasetup.programworkshop.com, including access to the downloadable PAEA Secure Browser. The Secure Browser supports secure testing for in-person and unproctored exams leveraging the device’s operating system to prevent unauthorized activity.
Assessment Transition Webinars
To support member education, PAEA hosted several webinars in the weeks leading up to the launch. Because many features will be familiar to current uses, these sessions focused on orienting programs to enhancements and key differences. Sessions were recorded and are posted below for on-demand access. Questions submitted during webinars will help inform additional resources, including FAQs.
Recordings of past webinars are provided below.
Assessment Center User Guide – 2026 Update – ITS
user guide
Master License Agreement
To access the Assessment Center platform, all PAEA Assessment user programs must sign the Master License Agreement (MLA). Please note that PAEA is not accepting any revisions or addendums.
