Pennsylvania
Model
Year-End
2021-22 Testing Windows
Spring 2022: 3/14/22–5/20/22
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 2021-22 PASA enrollment window is now open!
- PASA Assessment Coordinators (ACs) are reminded they MUST view the Data Management 101 training modules prior to enrolling or rostering students in the Kite portal. The training registration and availability has been extended to 1/31/22 and can be accessed at: https://www.pattan.net/Events/On-line-Courses/Course-3000/Events/Session-36402
- See the PASA DLM Instruction and Assessment Calendar (pdf) for dates and all training requirements for PASA ACs and assessors.
Resources
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 07/15/2021
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment
TEC (Test, Exit, Clear) Upload Template (csv)
template used to batch remove students from Educator Portal
Test Administration Manual for Pennsylvania (pdf)
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment
User Upload Template (csv)
template used to upload multiple users into Educator Portal
Required Test Administrator Training
2021-22 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.