Pennsylvania

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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 2024-25 PASA DLM opens March 10 and concludes on May 2, 2025.
  • Is your school ready? 6 steps must be completed before testlets can be released:
    • The state testing window must be open.
    • The security agreement must be completed.
    • The teacher must complete the RTAT (Required Test Administrator Training).
    • Students must be rostered to a teacher for each subject they will be assessed.
    • The First Contact Survey (FCS) must be submitted for each student.
    • Student Portal must be installed on the student computer (see the Kite Suite page for directions).
  • For more information on timelines and training requirements see the 2024-25 PASA DLM Instruction and Assessment Calendar.
  • Assessment Coordinators should view the PA DLM Data Management for Assessment Coordinators (AC) for guidance on managing PASA DLM data including managing users, students, rosters, and test administration.
  • Teachers should view the PA DLM Instruction and Assessment Resources Padlet for resources that support English language arts, mathematics, science, professional development, and assessment.

Resources

Role
Resource Category
Content Area

DLM Performance Level Descriptors

DLM Score Report Videos for Year-End Statesvideo
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 Statesvideo
videos providing information about assessment format, accessibility, and Kite Educator Portal procedures

Essential Elements for Science (pdf)

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

Individual Student Score Report Year-End English Language Arts Sample (pdf) 08/05/2024
Individual Student Score Report Year-End Mathematics Sample (pdf) 08/05/2024
Individual Student Score Report Year-End Science Sample (pdf) 08/05/2024

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

Mathematics Glossary (pdf)