DLM Familiar Texts for English Language Arts
resources and source books to assist in teaching students to comprehend text through listening or reading
Pennsylvania
Model
Year-End
2026-27 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/14/26–02/19/27
Spring: 03/08/27–05/07/27
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Lisa Hampe, Bureau of Special Education Advisor
Lisa Hauswirth, Bureau of Special Education Advisor
Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education
Pennsylvania Alternate Assessment Help Desk
- The 2026–27 PASA DLM Assessment Calendar is now available. Please refer to this calendar for full details on required training and actions for this year.
- If you are a new PASA AC or have changed entities, please reach out to alternateassessment@pattankop.net immediately to activate your Kite Educator Portal account.
- Refer to the Pennsylvania Resource Library for updated PA-specific information such as PA Manuals, Padlets, and more.
- All PASA DLM enrolled students will require new completion of the First Contact Survey (FCS), because all will be reset this year.
Resources
DLM Instructionally Embedded Assessments
This short, single-lesson module explains focuses on the premise and process of administering Dynamic Learning Maps®, or DLM®, instructionally embedded assessments.
DLM Score Report Videos for Year-End Model States
collection of videos to detailing DLM score report content and use
DLM Training for District Roles
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 for Year-End Model States (pdf) 07/31/2026
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 (pdf) 08/04/2026
supports facilitators in accessing DLM required test administration training and support resources
Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) 08/04/2026
helps users access DLM required test administration training
Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf) 08/04/2026
familiarizes educators and students with testlets and Student Portal
How to Interpret and Use DLM Score Reports for Year-End Model States
This short, single-lesson module explains the contents and uses of score reports for the Dynamic Learning Maps®, or DLM®, alternate assessment.
Materials Collections for English Language Arts for Year-End States
list of materials commonly needed in ELA testlets