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 2024-2025 PASA DLM Instruction and Assessment Calendar is now available. Educator Portal and Required Test Administrator Training is available beginning August 6th.
- New! PA DLM Assessment Coordinators (AC) must view the PA DLM Data Management Padlet online resource. The Padlet replaces annual Data Management Training for ACs.
- New! The PA DLM Instruction and Assessment Resources Padlet is now available. The Padlet includes key instructional and assessment resources and replaces the PA DLM Instruction and Assessment Hub. This is a great resource for teachers, administrators and families.
- Student Score Reports: Electronic student score reports are available to PASA ACs in the Kite Educator Portal. Printed student score reports will be mailed beginning August 23, 2024. Reminders: The testing location must provide the color copy to the parents/guardians and ensure the LEA is provided access to their student’s score reports. PASA ACs should also ensure teacher access to student score reports as needed. Teachers gain access to electronic copies of reports once rostering is complete for 2024-25.
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 data managers with managing user, student, and 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