CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU
- In 2021, results from 15% of PASA DLM tests were excluded from accountability due to data errors.
- In 2022, this figure was reduced to under 8%.
- In 2023, this figure was reduced to under 2%.
This is significant improvement! We could not have done it without you. Thank you!
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2023 SCORE REPORT DELIVERY DATES
All testing locations will receive electronic AND printed score reports. PASA ACs will have access to 2023 electronic score reports by close of business on June 20, 2023. Printed score reports will be shipped to testing entities the week of August 4, 2023. Note the following regarding delivery of printed reports below. Please alert appropriate school personnel in advance of the delivery since staffing is limited over summer.
- Score reports will be delivered to the attention of the Special Education Administrator of school districts and charter schools at the central office address. If you are a PASA AC at a school district or charter school but NOT a special education administrator (i.e., director/supervisor of special education), please notify them and/or appropriate school personnel who will be available to sign for incoming mail deliveries.
- Score reports will be delivered to the attention of PASA ACs of all other entities.
For information on how to access electronic score reports, see Educator Portal User Guide 2022-2023, beginning on page 76. In addition, the PA DLM webpage provides many resources about scoring and reporting. After navigating to the page, go to "Resource Category" and select "Scoring and Reporting". Sample score reports, parent interpretive guides, and videos are available.
IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE A SERVICE PROVIDER, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBLITY TO PROVIDE SCORE REPORTS OF STUDENTS TO THE DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE.
2023-2024 PASA DLM TESTING WINDOW
The PASA DLM testing window for the 2023-2024 school year will be March 11 - May 3, 2024. A detailed PASA DLM Instruction and Assessment Calendar will be published in early summer identifying due dates for enrollment, rostering, etc. Continue to check back on the PA DLM website and PaTTAN PASA DLM Hub for this.
NEW IN 2024 - REQUIRED RTAT FOR PASA ACs
Required Test Administrator Training (RTAT) is an annual training required of all test administrators. Beginning in 2024, it will also be a required training for PASA ACs. Any PASA AC who has voluntarily participated in the course previously will required to complete the refresher course only. Any PASA AC who has not participated in RTAT will be required to complete the full course. After the full training is completed, the refresher course will be required in subsequent years.
This training procedure aligns with the requirement for test coordinators of the general assessments (PSSA and Keystone Exams) to be trained annually.
STATEWIDE TRAINING ROLLOUT FOR LEAS, APS, AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS
The PATTAN in partnership with the Intermediate Units will be rolling out training to all school districts, charter schools, approved private schools, and private schools beginning next school year. The rollout will span two years and is titled "Building Capacity and Promoting Instruction through PASA DLM". Participation is best suited for teachers, PASA ACs, and administrators - especially special education administrators. Stay tuned for more information from this team and your local intermediate unit!
