WELS 3 v3.3.0

July 14, 2026
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Backend optimization of the Rooms module.
New
Addition of manual verification process for employment records in SF DEC WELS.
Enhance
Verification of all Positions imported within SF Registry employment records (includes updates to all currently imported Positions).
Fix
Fixes to typo in Activity Log Search feature.
New
Systems Configurations Report now available.
Enhance
Addition of description to Dashboard Reports.
New
Ability to review responses to Demographics in each program's WELS profile (Sites).
New
SEEK Application (2027)
New
Addition of "Reconciled & Cleared" Fiscal Status for SEEK Applications.
Enhance
Updates to SEEK Denial Letter logic to ensure application status is updated to "Denied."
Enhance
"Assign" function always enabled for SEEK Applications within "Manage."
Enhance
Updates to CSC STAR Survey based on rounds to ensure correct survey displays to applicants.
Feature
Portal User Accounts Report to include Program and/or Organization Name.
Enhance
Incorporation of requested updates and enhancements to the ECIC DE CDA (2026) Application.
Fix
Fixes to an issue affecting "Ineligible" functionality (improvements to accuracy and system reliability).
Enhance
Addition of Active/Inactive column in the Create Agency Staff list.
Improvement
Improvements to Calendar display in the Activity Log for multi-selection entries.
New
Addition of Date Range filter within the MDHS Professional Development Verification Chart.
Enhance
MDHS ELEVATE Application Staff Assignment Report now includes Cycle and Last Assigned Date.
New
Addition of Smart Badge link to LARS export. Includes all Badge images to the new Smart Badge design.
Enhance
Inclusion of Details by Topic in TA Coaching Report.
Improvement
Updates to the QSS Summary and Data Report to reflect the correct application statuses (additional improvements included).
Fix
Fixes to Program Staff Competency Hours Details Report to verify professional staff training hours when filtering.
Enhance
Ran script to update MDHS PDG Site Support for all Rooms with four-year-olds to have ELEVATE+ as their Support designation.
Enhance
Updates to Activity Log/Note functionality to pre-select the current Site when creating a new entry within the MDHS Site Calendar section.
Enhance
Enhancements to the QIP (Plan).
Fix
Fixes to the MDHS Calendar "Today" button to display current date.
Enhance
Updates to to have a unified flow across all MDHS Director's Credentials Applications (DC/DCFT/DCR).
New
Addition of a new field in ELEVATE Cycle 1 and 2 for programs to indicate their Supporting Agency as part of the Program Information section.
New
Updates to MDHS ECE Scholarship Application flow to add: No Response, Participation Confirmed, and Participation Declined statuses.
Fix
Fixes to Two-Factor Authentication code timeout with email, SMS, and phone call options.
Enhance
Professional Development section now able to support Award Amounts in ElevatEd Training Templates in ElevatEd, which auto-generate Staff Funding records during sync.
Enhance
Addition of Description to Dashboard Reports.
New
Addition of a list of Ineligibility Reasons to the ElevatEd FIU Bilingual Cohort Application.
New
New "Application Closed" status for the ElevatEd FAIHM Scholarship Application.
Improvement
Updated terminology from "Employment Verification" to "Employment Confirmation" across all views and emails in the following ElevatEd Applications: FIU Bilingual Cohort, FAIMH Endorsement, CDA, and CDA Renewal.
Enhance
Updated Professional Application List to display "Active" ElevatEd accounts.
Fix
Fixes to issue that prevented date selection from showing when configuring Applications in the Maintenance section.
Enhance
Addition of Vendor ID to the A$CEND Application List export.
New
New requirement for reviewer to select the Employment Record that will be used to calculate the A$CEND Award Amount before approval of the application.
New
Addition of "Helper Indicators" to the A$CEND Application Manage page with quick insight into the latest NetSuite information on file.
Enhance
Updates to the stored procedure and calculation logic for A$CEND applicants and related A$CEND calculations.
Enhance
Adjusted the display of potential A$CEND payments to highlight the "Actual" Award Amount.
Feature
Updates to the default timeframe for the TCT Monthly Payments 20% above the average report from six (6) to three (3) months.
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General maintenance.
Team
Jesse Valdes
Jesse Valdes
Data Developer
Jorge Castañeda
Jorge Castañeda
Software Developer
Anniel Apolinario
Anniel Apolinario
Lead Software Codesmith
Sandro Perez
Sandro Perez
Technical Director
Herbert Cabrera
Herbert Cabrera
Software Developer
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Melissa Hernandez
QA Lead
Laura Mallery - Content / Project Management
Laura Mallery
Early Learning Systems Strategist/Project Ambassador