Promoting Instruction with PASA DLM

This is a required training for special education liaisons and special educators who administer the PASA-DLM alternate assessment. This is in addition to the annual Test Administrator training requirement.

This training aims to provide educators who deliver the PASA-DLM and their administrators with a deeper dive into the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM). The focus is on improving student outcomes through standards aligned instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to explore multiple resources on the Dynamic Learning Maps website and find new strategies to support IEP development and/or instruction

Required attendees include:

• Special education teachers administering the PASA-DLM
• LEA’s special education administrator/director

Additional attendees can include:

• Special education teachers who support students with significant cognitive disabilities
• Building administrators where specialized classrooms sit or who have special education teachers administering the PASA-DLM
• General education teachers supporting students who take the PASA-DLM in inclusive settings
• PASA-DLM Assessment Coordinators who oversee special education programming

• 6 (six) Act 48 hours will be awarded after the training.
• Participants MUST complete both the one-hour pre-recorded training and the five-hour in person session. No partial Act 48 will be awarded.

• There is no cost to attend this training.

This training connects the PA Core Standards to the Essential Elements and will demonstrate how the PASA-DLM can be used to support instruction of students with significant cognitive disabilities.

This hybrid training includes a:

• one-hour recorded session
• one-day, in person training at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit

The one-hour recorded session must be viewed prior to the in person training. The hour will count towards the total Act 48 number of hours.

You MUST complete the one-hour pre-recorded training prior to attending the in person session.

https://edpuzzle.com/open/iratotl

Once on the edpuzzle website:

• enter your first and last name in the text box that says "Nickname"
• Click the "Join Class" button
• Select the pre-recorded training video
• Complete the pre-measure survey at the start of the video via the link provided
• Watch the video and answer all questions
• Please note you must complete the video training in order, you will not be able to skip ahead.

Multiple sessions are being offered during the 2024-25 school year to help ensure all required educators are trained.

All sessions will be:

Time: 8:30AM - 3:00PM

Location: AIU3 - 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120

Please note this session will be held at the:

UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center

6401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

(In the same plaza as Trader Joe's in East Liberty. Free parking is available.)

Training Content Questions:

Dr. Kendra Bittner, Training and Consultation Coordinator

kendra.bittner@aiu3.net

Amanda Zimmer, Lead Training and Consultation Coordinator

amanda.zimmer@aiu3.net

Registration Questions:

Jamila Robinson-Moore, Administrative Support

jamila.robinsonmoore@aiu3.net

Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event.