Test Administration Manual for Pennsylvania (pdf)
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment
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
User Upload Template (csv)
template used to upload multiple users into Educator Portal
Using Mini-Maps to Plan Instruction
PDF containing information on how to use-mini maps to plan instruction
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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.