1. DLM Technical Training
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February 5th 2014

2. What is the DLM?
The Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessment program is designed to measure what students with significant cognitive disabilities know and can do. 
Colorado is a member of the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) alternate assessment consortium.
DLM is a multiple-state consortium that is developing a computer-delivered alternate assessment.
The DLM assessment program is designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom, the general education assessments, even with accommodations, are not appropriate.

3. 1. DLM Testing Components 2. Network Preparation 3
1. DLM Testing Components 2. Network Preparation 3. Local Caching Server 4. Device Preparation 5. Released Testlets 6. Support DuringTesting

4. DLM Testing Components
KITE™ Test Delivery Engine (TDE) – AKA KITE Client
Local Caching Server
Educator Portal

6. Network Preparation
The KITE ™ test engine utilizes a CDN for content distribution.
The IP range is available to assist with content filtering configuration.
Internet firewalls, content filters, or spam filters must be configured to allow pass through to tde.cete.us.
Consider whitelisting or setting spam-filter control of the state or district system to allow messages from accounts.
Allow staff the capability to retrieve videos from YouTube or Dropbox for professional Development.

7. Local Caching Server
A Local Caching Server (LCS) allows your computer to act as a dedicated network server, in this case for KITE™ testing, which gives students and staff local access to KITE content.
By using temporary storage, or a cache, the server is able to access data more quickly while reducing demand on the KITE servers.
The LCS software will allow for 750 concurrent connections at the minimum recommended configuration.
Each device that will be used for testing must be configured to use the LCS.

8. KITE Client – Bandwidth Requirements
LCS
Number of
Students
Minimum
megabits per second
Recommended
Without a LCS 1
3 mbps
(about 384 kilobytes per second)
5 mbps
(about 512 kilobytes per second)
With a LCS
Any
1 mbps
(about 125 kilobytes per second)
The Proctor Caching Machine must have fixed IP address.

9. LCS System RequirementsOS
Processor
RAM
Disk Space
Mac OSX , 10.9
1 GHz
2 GB
3 GB
Windows Vista, XP, 7, R2 server, 2012 server
2 GHz
4 GB
Linux CentOS, Redhat, Fedora, or Ubuntu
The Proctor Caching Machine must have fixed IP address.

10. Local Caching Server Set Up
Identify # of LCS devices needed.
Configure Firewall on the LCS.
Review System Requirements.
Start LCS.
Request Download of LCS.
Test LCS settings.
Configuring the Properties File on the LCS.
Configure KITE client.

11. Device Preparation Verify that devices meets KITE requirements:
Screen Requirements
The minimum screen resolution required for KITE is 1024x768.
Supported Platforms
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
Mac OSX (only machines with 64-bit processors)
Chromebook (App available in the Chrome Web Store)
iPad (App available in the App Store)

12. Device Preparation KITE Client Installation
Windows and Mac OSX Devices
Download KITE Client.
Install KITE Client.
Adjusting System Preferences in OSX
Configure each client device for LCS.
iPads & Chromebooks.
Download & Install KITE client app.
Enabling Guided Access in iOS.

13. Released Testlets
The released testlets are similar to the real DLM testlets in content and format.
Open KITE client
Click Other Assessments
Login to KITE client using existing student accounts on p. 4
These testlets can be used to test KITE components.
Click Practice First.
Use existing student accounts to access releases testlets. See page 4-6
Click Take a Test for the desired released testlet.
Click Begin

14. Support DuringTesting
DLM Support Help Desk CDE Support Collin Bonner CDE Assessment Technology Specialist

15. Spring Assessment Schedule
PARCC Performance-Based Assessment (PBA)
Grades 3-8, High School ,ELA and Math
3/9/2015 through 4/3/2015
CMAS and CoAlt: Science and Social Studies
4 and 7 (Social Studies), 5 and 8 (Science)
4/13/2015 through 5/01/15
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) CoAlt
Grades 3-11 students with significant cognitive disabilities 4/13/2015 through 5/15/2015
PARCC End-of-Year Assessment (EOY)
Grades 3-8, High School, ELA and Math
4/27/2015 through 5/22/2015

16. Thanks for Your Time Evaluation