Pennsylvania
Model
Year-End
2024-25 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/09/24–02/21/25
Spring: 03/10/25–05/02/25
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 2024-25 PASA DLM opens March 10 and concludes on May 2, 2025.
- 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 page for directions).
- For more information on timelines and training requirements see the 2024-25 PASA DLM Instruction and Assessment Calendar.
- Assessment Coordinators should view the PA DLM Data Management for Assessment Coordinators (AC) for guidance on managing PASA DLM data including managing users, students, rosters, and test administration.
- Teachers should view the PA DLM Instruction and Assessment Resources Padlet for resources that support English language arts, mathematics, science, professional development, and assessment.
Resources
Accessibility Manual (pdf) 07/01/2024
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features
Assessment Coordinator Manual for Pennsylvania (pdf) 08/08/2024
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) 08/08/2024
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
DLM Familiar Texts for English Language Arts
resources and source books to assist in teaching students to comprehend text through listening or reading