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
PA DLM Exit Codes (pdf)
PA DLM Parent Assessment Notification Sample Letter (docx) 08/14/2024
PA DLM Parent Assessment Notification Sample Letter Spanish (docx) 08/23/2024
notification letter for districts testing in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science
PA DLM Religious Opt Procedures (pdf) 08/05/2024
PA DLM Score Report Cover Letter (pdf) 08/05/2024
PA DLM Special Circumstance Codes (pdf) 08/08/2024
Parent Interpretive Guide for Year-End Model States (pdf) 10/01/2024
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports
Parent Interpretive Guide (en Español) for Year-End Model States (pdf) 10/01/2024
información sobre los resultados de las evaluaciones DLM y los informes individuales de estudiantes
Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA)
The above link accesses the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Alternate System of Assessment website with asynchronous webinars, resources, and ESSA 1% requirements.