Pennsylvania
Model
Year-End
2026-27 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/14/26–02/19/27
Spring: 03/08/27–05/07/27
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Lisa Hampe, Bureau of Special Education Advisor
Lisa Hauswirth, Bureau of Special Education Advisor
Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education
Pennsylvania Alternate Assessment Help Desk
Resources
Accessibility Manual (pdf) 06/30/2026
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features
Assessment Coordinator Manual for Pennsylvania (pdf) 06/30/2026
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 States (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) in mathematics
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
Completing the First Contact Survey and the Personal Needs and Preferences (PNP) Profile
This module serves as a self-guided tutorial for completing a student's Personal Learning Profile, which is comprised of the First Contact Survey and the Personal Needs and Preferences, or PNP, Profile. The module has two lessons that can be completed individually or consecutively.
Currently Tested Essential Elements for English Language Arts (with Mini-Maps)
lists of PDFs for each 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 Mathematics (with Mini-Maps)
lists of PDFs for each 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 (with Mini-Maps)
lists of PDFs for each 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) 07/31/2026
supports district and building staff with managing user, student, 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 States
resources designed for district users, including Educator Portal how-to videos and role-specific training videos