Materials Collections for Mathematics for Year-End Model States
list of materials commonly needed in mathematics testlets
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
- Please refer to the 2026–27 PASA DLM Assessment Calendar for information on required training and activities 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.
- The Instructionally Embedded (IE) Testing Window is now open and will remain available through Feb 19. The IE is a voluntary opportunity that allows teachers to develop instructional plans for students. If interested in enrolling students, please reach out to alternateassessment@pattankop.net.
- The PA DLM Data Management for Assessment Coordinators (AC) has been updated and is available under the Pennsylvania Resource Library, along with many other PA specific resources.
Resources
Materials Collections for Science
list of materials commonly needed in science testlets
PA DLM Crosswalk of Standards to EEs with Mini-Maps ELA (xlsx) 05/19/2026
supports curriculum planning through connections to grade-level PA Core ELA standards, Essential Elements, linkage levels, and mini-maps
PA DLM Crosswalk of Standards to EEs with Mini-Maps Math (xlsx) 05/19/2026
supports curriculum planning through connections to grade-level PA Core Math standards, Essential Elements, linkage levels, and mini-maps
PA DLM Crosswalk of Standards to EEs with Mini-Maps Science (xlsx) 05/19/2026
supports curriculum planning through connections to grade-level Science PA STEELS standards, Essential Elements, linkage levels, and mini-maps
PA DLM Eligibility Criteria (pdf)
tool IEP teams must use to determine if a student eligible to participate in the PASA DLM
PA DLM Exit Codes (pdf) 08/05/2026
provides codes and definitions documenting reasons for removal of students from Kite Educator Portal
PA DLM Parent Assessment Notification Sample Letter (docx)
PA DLM Parent Assessment Notification Sample Letter Spanish (docx)
customizable letter for district/school notification to families about PASA DLM
PA DLM Religious Opt Out Procedure (pdf) 08/05/2026
describes Pennsylvania's religious opt-out for alternate assessments and identifies required steps for parents and Assessment Coordinators
PA DLM Special Circumstance Codes 08/05/2026
provides PA-specific codes and definitions for students who do not complete assessments
PA DLM Unpacking EEs with Mini-Maps ELA (pdf)
supports instructional planning through connections to grade-level PA Core ELA standards, Essential Elements, and mini-maps
PA DLM Unpacking EEs with Mini-Maps Math (pdf)
supports instructional planning through connections to grade-level PA Core Math standards, Essential Elements, and mini-maps