Pennsylvania

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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

Role
Resource Category
Content Area

Accessibility Manual (pdf) 6/30/2023
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features

Assessment Coordinator Manual for Pennsylvania (pdf) 08/03/2023
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments

Blueprint English Language Arts for Year-End Model States (pdf) 
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area

Blueprint Mathematics for Year-End Model (pdf) 
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) in Mathematics

Blueprint Science Phase I – General (pdf)
range of science Essential Elements (EEs) assessed

Complete List of Essential Elements for English Language Arts (pdf)
comprehensive list of all ELA Essential Elements currently part of the DLM learning map model

Complete List of Essential Elements for Mathematics (pdf)
comprehensive list of all Mathematics Essential Elements currently part of the DLM learning map model

Currently Tested Essential Elements for English Language Arts
these PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes

Currently Tested Essential Elements for Mathematics
lists of PDFs for each Mathematics Essential Element available for assessment. These PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes

Currently Tested Essential Elements for Science
lists of PDFs for each Science Essential Element available for assessment. These PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes

Data Management Manual for Pennsylvania (pdf) 10/09/2023
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal

Development of DLM Essential Elements for Science (pdf)
a short description of how Essential Elements in Science were developed

District Staff Video Resources for Year-End Model Statesvideo
resources designed for district users, including Educator Portal how-to videos and role-specific training videos

DLM Familiar Texts for English Language Arts
resources and source books to assist in teaching students to comprehend text through listening or reading