Manuals
PA-Specific Manuals
Assessment Coordinator Manual for PA DLM (pdf)
Data Management Manual for PA DLM (pdf)
supports district and building staff with managing user, student, roster data in Educator Portal
Test Administration Manual for PA DLM (pdf)
prepares Test Administrators to deliver the PASA DLM assessment to studentsTechnical Supplements
PA DLM Technical Supplement 2023-24 ELA and Math (pdf)
provides Pennsylvania-specific technical information and data for ELA and math alternate assessments for 2023-24
PA DLM Technical Supplement 2023-24 Science (pdf)
provides Pennsylvania-specific technical information and data for science alternate assessment for 2023-24
PA DLM Technical Supplement 2022-23 ELA and Math (pdf)
provides Pennsylvania-specific technical information and data for ELA and math alternate assessments for 2022-23
PA DLM Technical Supplement 2022-23 Science (pdf)
provides Pennsylvania-specific technical information and data for science alternate assessment for 2022-23
PA DLM Technical Supplement 2021-22 ELA and Math (pdf)
provides Pennsylvania-specific technical information and data for ELA and math alternate assessments for 2021-22
PA DLM Technical Supplement 2021-22 Science (pdf)
provides Pennsylvania-specific technical information and data for science alternate assessment for 2021-22
Instruction and Assessment Resources
1% Threshold and Eligibility
PA DLM Eligibility Criteria (pdf)
tool IEP teams must use to determine if a student eligible to participate in the PASA DLM
Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA)Assessment Resources
PA DLM Exit Codes (pdf)
provides codes and definitions documenting reasons for removal of students from Kite Educator Portal
PA DLM Religious Opt Out Procedure (pdf)
describes Pennsylvania's religious opt-out for alternate assessments and identifies required steps for parents and Assessment Coordinators
PA DLM Special Circumstances Codes (pdf)
provides PA-specific codes and definitions for students who do not complete assessments
PA DLM Test Security Affadavit for Support Staff/Related Service Personnel (pdf)
General Information
PA DLM Frequently Asked Questions for ACs/Teachers (pdf)
PA DLM Frequently Asked Questions Science Updates (pdf)
answers frequently asked questions about changes resulting from the adoption of PA STEELS standards and the revision of DLM essential elements in science
PA DLM Instruction and Assessment Calendar 2024-25 (pdf)
PA DLM State Organization Table (xlsx)
lists AUN, School ID and name of all Pennsylvania schools and districtsInstructional Resources
PA DLM Crosswalk of Standards to EEs with Mini-Maps ELA (xlsx)
supports curriculum planning through connections to grade-level PA Core ELA standards, essential elements, and mini-maps
PA DLM Crosswalk of Standards to EEs with Mini-Maps Math (xlsx)
supports curriculum planning through connections to grade-level PA Core Math standards, essential elements, and mini-maps
PA DLM Unpacking EEs with Mini-Maps ELA (pdf)
supports instructional planning through connections to grade-level PA Core ELA standards, essential elements, and mini-maps
PA DLM Unpacking EEs with Mini-Maps Math (pdf)
supports instructional planning through connections to grade-level PA Core Math standards, essential elements, and mini-mapsParent Resources
PA DLM Parent Assessment Notification Sample Letter (docx)
PA DLM Parent Assessment Notification Sample Letter (en Espanol) (docx)
customizable letter for district/school notification to families about PASA DLM
PA DLM Parent Brochure (pdf)
PA DLM Parent Brochure (en Espanol) (pdf)
PA DLM Parent Score Report Cover Letter (pdf)