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
DLM Score Report Videos for Year-End States
collection of videos to detailing DLM score report content and use
DLM Training for District Roles 07/25/2024
includes short, interactive lessons for assessment coordinators, data managers, technology managers, and district and building administrators, as well as general lessons regarding DLM vocabulary and what’s new for the current school year
DLM Writing Testlets Overview
training video designed to provide test administrators with specific information about DLM writing testlets
Educator Portal User Guide (pdf) 08/06/2024
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) 07/12/2024
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) 07/12/2024
helps users access DLM required test administration training
Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf) 07/26/2024
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