PASA Report Cover Letter (pdf)
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!
- Electronic score reports will be available in Educator Portal on July 1, 2022. Printed score reports will be mailed to service providers in September 2022.
- The 2022-23 PASA DLM testing window will be March 13 - May 5, 2023.
- The 2022-23 PASA DLM Instruction and Assessment Calendar (pdf) and At-A-Glance PASA Instruction and Assessment Calendar (pdf) are now available.
- Changes to the District Test Coordinator role can be made by contacting alternateassessment@pattankop.net. Please update to ensure communications are emailed to the appropriate recipient.
- The required Data Management Modules for Assessment Coordinators (link) were posted on August 15, 2022 and will remain available throughout the year. Assessment Coordinators/District Test Coordinators are required to complete all 4 of the modules. Please note the suggested schedule for viewing modules. While all modules are currently available, it may be advantageous to view the modules when an assessment activity is scheduled to open. Please reach out to alternateassessment@pattankop.net for any questions about the Data Management Modules.
Resources
Pennsylvania Science Supplement DLM 2020-2021 Technical Manual Update (pdf)
supplemental update for Pennsylvania technology personnel
Pennsylvania Supplement DLM 2020-2021 Technical Manual Update (pdf)
supplemental update for Pennsylvania technology personnel
The Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) Alternate Assessment Consortium supports educators with professional development modules. Learn more at DLM's professional development site, hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Professional Development Modules Supporting Essential Elements (xlsx)
these tables (one tab each for Mathematics and ELA) cross-reference specific professional development modules to Essential Elements. This gives teachers the ability to further enhance instruction on specific Essential Elements
Roster Upload Template (csv)
template used to roster students to content areas and test administrators in Educator Portal
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in English Language Arts
resources providing test administrators with information specific to ELA testlets
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in Mathematics
resources providing test administrators with information specific to Mathematics testlets
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in Science
resources providing test administrators with information specific to Science testlets
Science Instructional Activities
instructional activities to support teachers using DLM Science Essential Elements during instruction
State Organizational Table for Pennsylvania (xlsx)
names and numbers of schools and districts in Pennsylvania
Talking to Parents about DLM Score Reports for Year-End Model (pdf)
formerly called the Teacher Interpretive Guide, this document helps teachers when talking to parents about DLM student reports
Technology Specifications Manual (pdf) ADA Compliant 07/15/2022
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment
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.