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 testing window closed on May 3, 2024.
· Score reports will be available to PASA ACs electronically in the Kite Educator Portal beginning June 18, 2024.
· Printed copies will be mailed to schools beginning July 26, 2024. The testing location must provide the color copy to the parents/guardians and ensure the LEA is provided with access to their student’s score reports.
· PASA ACs should also ensure that teachers have access to their student(s) individual score reports. This may include notifying teachers of their availability electronically in the portal or as a hard copy.
· The 2024-25 PASA DLM testing window will run from March 10-May 2, 2025. The instruction and assessment calendar to include all related training and due dates will be available soon.
Resources
Talking to Parents about DLM Score Reports for Year-End Model (pdf)
formerly called the Teacher Interpretive Guide, this document helps teachers when talking to parents about DLM student reports
Technology Specifications Manual (pdf) 07/21/2023
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment
TEC (Test, Exit, Clear) Upload Template (csv)
template used to batch remove students from Educator Portal
Test Administration Manual for Pennsylvania (pdf) 08/08/2023
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment
User Upload Template (csv)
template used to upload multiple users into Educator Portal
Using Mini-Maps to Plan Instruction (pdf)
PDF containing information on how to use mini-maps to plan instruction