For example, the first claim for english language arts states that students will comprehend text in increasingly complex ways. Kite client for edtech and business technology only the special education department is in the process of preparing for administering dynamic learning maps dlm for special education students with significant disabilities who are unable to participate in the parcc assessments. Each client must be individually configured to point to caching server. To reset your password, submit your username or your email address below. Jamesesl english lessons engvid recommended for you. The new dynamic learning maps dlm alternate assessment system will let students with. Dynamic learning maps has recently announced software updates of the kite client for both the ipad and os x yosemite for macs. Overview of the 201718 oklahoma alternate assessment. The kansas interactive testing engine kite system is the testing platform that will be used to administer the dlm assessments. If you attempt to access an outdated version of student portal, the following message will be displayed. Tentative dates assessment activities, deadlines, and. Grade specific test specifications are available in english language arts ela and math. This version of dynamic learning maps has been designed to be setup and.
Dynamic learning maps is a new way to engage with your curriculum in innovative, flexible, connectable and exciting ways. The kite client needs to be reinstalled every year as older versions may not be compatible with. The minimum screen resolution required for student portal is 1024x768. Participants will learn how multiple means of representation helps support algebraic thinking, how teaching algebraic thinking involves helping students make connections, describe, and justify general patterns, and the importance of the equal sign. Early literacy alternate assessment and the dynamic learning maps dlm assessment administration comparison 201. The most frequent installation filenames for the software are. Dynamic learning engine free download windows version. If you are using an email address to log in you do not need to. If you notice the mediatext in a test session is exceeding the section borders in kite student portal, your testing device may be defaulting to a display scale that is too large. Dynamic learning maps professional development provided by.
Do not give out, loan, or share your password with anyone. The dlm website provides information on version availability and system status at. Kite student portal, an application students use to take tests. When the information in this manual and resources from your state dynamic learning maps. The dynamic learning maps aligned k6 early literacy. If we can find you in the database, an email will be. Dynamic learning maps dlm wisconsin department of public. Kite client delivers assessments to students download and install from the kap website educator portal manage student, user, and assessment data educator. A dynamic learning map, by comparison, shows a learning landscape in which multiple skills are related to many other skills. Mind maps how to learn vocabulary quickly, easily, and permanently duration. Dynamic learning maps a consortium of many states collaboratively. Technology roles and responsibilities for the dlm assessment. Tentative dates assessment activities, deadlines, and windows. Evaluation documents output ref completed user scenario.
The modules on this site are part of the instructional. After the student takes the first testlet, kite client delivers the next testlet, usually within 15 minutes. Overview of the 201718 oklahoma alternate assessment program oaap dynamic learning maps dlm alternate. To download the kite student portal software, perform the following steps. The most popular version among the software users is 1. Dynamic learning maps dlm the alternate assessment for students with the most significant intellectual disabilities in english language arts, mathematics, and science is called the dynamic learning maps dlm. Educators guide to kite client software an overview of the kite client software, including how to navigate through a test and descriptions of tools available during. Facilitator guide to required test administrator training 201718 pub. The dynamic learning maps dlm alternate assessment program is designed to measure what students with significant cognitive disabilities know and can do.
Dlm is a multiplestate consortium that is developing a computerdelivered alternate assessment. The dynamic learning maps claims are overt statements about what we intend for students to learn and for our assessment to measure. Facilitator guide to required test administrator training 201718. This project began with a desire to identify the vocabulary words that were most important to support the success of beginning communicators participating in the dynamic learning maps alternate assessments in english language arts and mathematics. For additional resources including manuals for coordinators and teachers, technical requirements of the kite system, and ongoing dlm updates please visit the illinois dlm website. Dlm first forty and the universal core vocabulary sort. Access to educational records is governed by federal and state law. If your organization uses lcs to allocate bandwidth during testing, you must set each client so that it points to the lcs. Allowing others access to your educator portal account may cause unauthorized access to private information. Instead of assuming that all children learn a skill in the same way, allowing for multiple pathways recognizes that there are alternate ways to learn the same skill. It focuses on teaching and learning in the areas of english language arts, mathematics and science, while also providing important information regarding components of the dynamic learning maps system. All users must install the new kite client in order to deliver the dlm alternate assessment during the 201617 school year.
In order for all the updates to take effect, users must uninstall kite client and reinstall student portal. Tentative dates assessment activities, deadlines, and windows august 1 new dlm website launch software release august 7 updated version of kite client available for download. Disclaimer kite, the kite logo, dynamic learning maps, dlm. Dynamic learning maps professional development provided. Dynamic learning maps dlm the new dynamic learning maps dlm alternate assessment system will let students with significant cognitive disabilities show what they know in ways that traditional multiplechoice tests cannot by mapping a students learning throughout the year. The new dlm alternate assessment system will let students with significant cognitive disabilities show what they know in ways that traditional multiplechoice tests cannot.
This free software is a product of university of kansas. Dynamic learning maps dlm the dynamic learning maps the utahs alternate assessment system. Overview of the 201718 oklahoma alternate assessment program oaap dynamic learning maps dlm alternate assessment system. If you are using an email address to log in you do not need to enter your centre id. Frequently asked questions kansas assessment program. Jul 31, 2019 does your organization use kite to administer assessments. This site was developed to provide professional development for educators working with students with significant cognitive disabilities. A students storyscenario of how a student might use dlm us1 march 2009. Information regarding the kite system can be found here. As you begin testing in the instructionally embedded window, the educator resource videos page is a great place to find quick and informative videos that answer many questions about the dynamic learning maps dlm system and the kite suite, which consists of educator portal and student portal previously called kite client.
Kite student portal manual for test administrators. The nysaa program will no longer include a social studies component. Through the years, the list first led to the development of the. Dynamic learning maps was developed by learning technologies for medical science at newcastle university, funded by jisc in our project which was part of the transforming curriculum delivery through technology programme. Kite client software on a particular type of machine or operating system. Does your organization use kite to administer assessments. Educators guide to kite client software an overview of the kite client software. Easytouse navigation through test items and test sections. The kite suite provides an online testing interface for students that includes practice items. Dlm and universal core vocabulary center for literacy and. Version information this manual provides documentation for the kite system release of august 2019. Getting ready for the dynamic learning maps alternate assessment for the 201920 school year. Dynamic learning maps not only show the relationships between skills but also show multiple learning pathways.
Components of the kite suite include kite client, an application students use to take tests. Users must uninstall any outdated versions of kite student portal from your windows andor mac testing devices and install version 7. Dlm and universal core vocabulary center for literacy. Kite client should be removed from devices previously used and. The new software update covers all platforms and includes new chrome and ipad apps. Kite educator portal, an application that allows educators to manage student data, enroll students in instructionally embedded assessments and retrieve test tickets. Facilitator guide to required test administrator training. Installation guide for windows dynamic learning maps. Download the kite student portal to set up your chromebook for testing. The dynamic learning maps dlm is a computerbased assessment based on the common core state standards ccss.
Check the dlm website for the current status of kite student portal and. Expect some slight differences depending on the operating systems used to access kite student portal software. Builtin accessibility tools for improved student access. If your student is participating in the dynamic learning maps assessment in the state of kansas and does not have a first contact survey available for updates, ask your building or district test coordinator to upload the students enrollment and roster records directly into educator portal. Test administrators to administer the dynamic learning maps alternate assessment about the dynamic learning maps alternate assessment system the dynamic learning maps alternate assessment system assesses what students with the most significant cognitive disabilities know and can do in english language arts ela and. Kite client software installation guides each guide provides instructions on installing kite client software on a particular type of machine or operating system.
When users click on the previous icon for kite client, you will receive a message to go to the kite suite webpage of the dynamic learning maps dlm we bsite to download kite student portal. The dynamic learning maps project has specified a total of 4 claims in english language. Submit a grade 12 exemption only for a student who will be scheduled to receive a regular high school diploma before the next administration of the states final accountability assessment i. This website is for members of the state department of education agency. As the dynamic learning maps dlm spring assessment window opens, dlm staff offer another helpful tip for successful test administration. Download kite student portal to testing devices yes no done kite client should be removed from devices previously used and kite student portal installed. All modules in alphabetical order algebraic thinking participants will learn how multiple means of representation helps support algebraic thinking, how teaching algebraic thinking involves helping students make connections, describe, and justify general patterns, and the importance of the equal sign. Technology representative for the dynamic learning maps alternate assessment about the dynamic learning maps alternate assessment system the dynamic learning maps alternate assessment system assesses what students with the most significant cognitive disabilities know and can do in english language arts ela and. New item collections, including mdpts and listening items will be available in january.
Enter your username and we will send you an email with the instructions for changing your password. Dynamic learning maps accessibility featuresaccommodations form instructions dynamic learning maps accessibility featuresaccommodations instructions is provided to assist in identifying and. Interim interim assessments are small item collections for a grade and subject aligned to kansas standards. By using dynamic learning maps as the basis for assessments, the dlm system will give teachers a clearer view of each students knowledge. For the 201920 school year, the kite student portal client has been upgraded to version 7.
Technical liaison install kite client secure browser on student. Role activities role activities technical liaison none the. If you notice the mediatext in a test session is exceeding the section borders in kite student portal, your testing device may be defaulting to a. The dynamic learning maps are designed to map a students learning throughout the year, use items and tasks that are embedded in daytoday instruction and integrate testing and instruction to.
All modules in alphabetical order dynamic learning maps. Kite educator portal is used by educators and test coordinators to view student and roster information. It offers an innovative way for all students with significant cognitive disabilities to demonstrate their learning throughout the school year. Dynamic learning maps dlm alternate assessment 1415 youtube. Dynamic learning maps aligned k6 early literacy alternate assessment is not an online assessment. The kite system delivers only one testlet at a time in each subject. Often, we think of learning as one skill building on another single skill. With kite educator portal, educators can administer assessments and monitor student learning progress in a centralized and easytouse system. If we can find you in the database, an email will be sent to your email address, with instructions how to get access again. Download dynamic learning maps public release version 1. How to use kite client and educator portal training requirements. The most popular versions among dynamic learning engine users are 2. Colorado is a member of the dynamic learning maps dlm alternate assessment consortium.
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