Pennsylvania
Model
Year-End
2023-24 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 9/11/23–2/23/24
Spring: 3/11/24–5/3/24
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Lisa Hampe, Bureau of Special Education Advisor
Lynda Lupp, Statewide Special Education Assessment Coordinator
Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education
Pennsylvania Alternate Assessment Help Desk
Additional Information
- The 2023-24 PASA DLM opens March 11 and concludes on May 3, 2024.
- Is your school ready? 6 steps must be completed before testlets can be released:
√ The state testing window must be open.
√ The security agreement must be completed.
√ The teacher must complete the RTAT (Required Test Administrator Training).
√ Students must be rostered to a teacher for each subject they will be assessed.
√ The First Contact Survey (FCS) must be submitted for each student.
√ Student Portal must be installed on the student computer (see the Kite Suite link for directions). - For more information on timelines and training requirements see PASA DLM Instruction and Assessment Calendar (pdf)
NEW PASSWORD REQUIREMENT
For the 2023-2024 school year, new security measures required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for creating passwords will be implemented. Returning users must click on “Forgot Password” and change it to meet specifications. New and returning users must create a password that meets the following requirements:
- Must be at least 12 characters in length.
- Must use three of following four character sets: upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numbers and symbols.
- Cannot be among the last 24 passwords user created.
*Passwords will expire every 60 days, rather than the current 180 days.
PASA DLM Assessment Coordinator Data Management Training Modules – 2023-24
Choose one of the following required training formats:
- Full Data Management Training: appropriate for new AC/DTC or those not proficient in Kite Educator Portal (asynchronous)
- Refresher Data Management Training: appropriate for experienced AC/DTC who are proficient in Kite Educator Portal (asynchronous)
- Hands-On Data Management Training: appropriate for the AC/DTC who would like support to ensure all enrollment steps are complete and accurate (in person)
- AC/DTC must register at PaTTAN Event Calendar
- Nov. 7 at PaTTAN West
- Nov. 13 at PaTTAN East
- Nov. 14 at PaTTAN Central
Proof of completed training is required through completion of survey link within the asynchronous training slides or attendance at in person session.
Resources
DLM Technical Manuals and PASA DLM Supplements
DLM 2021-2022 Technical Manual Update for Science (pdf)
DLM 2021-2022 Technical Manual (pdf)
DLM 2022-2023 Technical Manual Update for Science (pdf)
DLM 2022-2023 Technical Manual (pdf)
Pennsylvania Science Supplement DLM 2021-2022 Technical Manual Updates (pdf)
Pennsylvania Supplement DLM 2021-2022 Technical Manual Update (pdf)
Pennsylvania Science Supplement DLM 2022-2023 Technical Manual Updates (pdf)
Pennsylvania Supplement DLM 2022-2023 Technical Manual Updates (pdf)
Access additional DLM Technical Manuals here
The Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) Alternate Assessment Consortium supports educators with professional development modules. Learn more at DLM's professional development site, hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Professional Development Modules Supporting Essential Elements (xlsx)
these tables (one tab each for Mathematics and ELA) cross-reference specific professional development modules to Essential Elements. This gives teachers the ability to further enhance instruction on specific Essential Elements
Roster Upload Template (csv)
template used to roster students to content areas and test administrators in Educator Portal
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in English Language Arts
resources providing test administrators with information specific to ELA testlets
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in Mathematics
resources providing test administrators with information specific to Mathematics testlets
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in Science
resources providing test administrators with information specific to Science testlets
Science Instructional Activities
instructional activities to support teachers using DLM Science Essential Elements during instruction
State Organizational Table for Pennsylvania (xlsx) 03/21/2024
names and numbers of schools and districts in Pennsylvania