DLM Score Report Videos for Year-End States
collection of videos to detailing DLM score report content and use
Pennsylvania
Model
Year-End
2022-23 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 9/12/22–2/22/23
Spring: 3/13/23–5/5/23
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 Team
Additional Information
Welcome to the Pennsylvania DLM home page!
- The 2022-23 PASA DLM opens March 13 and concludes on May 5, 2023.
- 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) which includes the PA Lessons Learned module.
- 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) and At-A-Glance PASA Instruction and Assessment Calendar (pdf).
Resources
DLM Writing Testlets Overview
training video designed to provide test administrators with specific information about DLM writing testlets
Educator Portal User Guide (pdf)
provides guidance and support for users navigating Educator Portal
Educator Resource Videos for Year-End Model States
videos providing information about assessment format, accessibility, and Kite Educator Portal procedures
Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Year-End Model States (pdf)
supports facilitators in accessing DLM required test administration training and support resources
Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Year-End Model States (pdf)
helps users access DLM required test administration training
Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf)
familiarizes educators and students with testlets and Student Portal
Materials Collections for English Language Arts for Year-End States
list of materials commonly needed in ELA testlets
Materials Collections for Mathematics for Year-End Model States
list of materials commonly needed in Mathematics testlets
Materials Collections for Science
list of materials commonly needed in Science testlets
Required Test Administrator Training
2022-23 required training for teachers administering the DLM assessment opens on your state's scheduled training date. The Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) is a great place to start, with information about accessing the DLM training site for your first login.