Parent Interpretive Guide for Year-End Model States (pdf) 02/03/2026
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports
Pennsylvania
Model
Year-End
2025-26 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/08/25–02/20/26
Spring: 03/09/26–05/01/26
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 2025-26 PASA DLM window is now closed.
- Dates for score report delivery are as follows:
- Electronic score reports will be available to DTCs in the Kite Educator Portal starting June 16th.
- Printed student score reports will be mailed to schools beginning the week of July 24th.
- To access electronic score reports, see the guidance starting on page 91: Educator Portal Guide
- The 2026-27 PASA DLM testing window will be March 8–May 7, 2027.
- For resources supporting instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities, see the PA DLM Instruction and Assessment Resources Padlet.
- The 2026-27 PASA DLM Instruction and Assessment Calendar and Data Management Padlet will be posted soon!
Resources
Parent Interpretive Guide (en Español) for Year-End Model States (pdf) 02/03/2026
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.
DLM Technical Manuals and PA DLM Supplements
PA DLM Technical Supplement 2024-25 ELA and Math (pdf) 02/13/2026
provides Pennsylvania-specific technical information and data for ELA and math alternate assessments for 2024-25
PA DLM Technical Supplement 2024-25 Science (pdf) 02/13/2026
provides Pennsylvania-specific technical information and data for science alternate assessment for 2024-25
PA DLM Technical Supplement 2023-24 ELA and Math (pdf)
provides Pennsylvania-specific technical information and data for ELA and math alternate assessments for 2023-24
PA DLM Technical Supplement 2023-24 Science (pdf)
provides Pennsylvania-specific technical information and data for science alternate assessment for 2023-24
PA DLM Technical Supplement 2022-23 ELA and Math (pdf)
provides Pennsylvania-specific technical information and data for ELA and math alternate assessments for 2022-23
PA DLM Technical Supplement 2022-23 Science (pdf)
provides Pennsylvania-specific technical information and data for science alternate assessment for 2022-23
PA DLM Technical Supplement 2021-22 ELA and Math (pdf)
provides Pennsylvania-specific technical information and data for ELA and math alternate assessment for 2021-22
PA DLM Technical Supplement 2021-22 Science (pdf)
provides Pennsylvania-specific technical information and data for science alternate assessments for 2021-22
Access additional DLM Technical Manuals here
The Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) Alternate Assessment Consortium supports educators with professional development modules. Learn more at DLM's professional development site, hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Professional Development Modules Supporting Essential Elements (xlsx)
these tables (one tab each for Mathematics and ELA) cross-reference specific professional development modules to Essential Elements. This gives teachers the ability to further enhance instruction on specific Essential Elements
Roster Upload Template (csv)
template used to roster students to content areas and test administrators in Educator Portal
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in English Language Arts
resources providing test administrators with information specific to ELA testlets
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in Mathematics
resources providing test administrators with information specific to mathematics testlets
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in Science
resources providing test administrators with information specific to science testlets
Science Instructional Activities
instructional activities to support teachers using DLM Science Essential Elements during instruction
State Organizational Table for Pennsylvania (xlsx) 03/11/2026
lists AUN, School ID and name of all Pennsylvania schools and districts
Talking to Parents about DLM Score Reports for Year-End Model (pdf)
formerly called the Teacher Interpretive Guide, this document helps teachers when talking to parents about DLM student reports
Technology Specifications Manual (pdf) 07/31/2025
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment