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An alert will be posted on the Test Updates webpage. A summary of changes is included in the Appendix under Document History.  \nFINDING HELP  \nWhen the information in this manual and resources from your state Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) webpage do not lead to solutions, these contacts can provide additional support (Table 1) .  \nHINT: Print these pages and keep it handy!  \nTable 1  \nAdditional Supports for Users  \n\n| Local Technology Representative | Local Assessment Coordinator | The DLM Service Desk 1-855-277-9751 (toll-free) [or](or DLM-support@ku.edu)[ ](or DLM-support@ku.edu)[DLM-support@ku.edu](or DLM-support@ku.edu) |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| • Installing Kite® | • Training requirements | Only users with an active |\n| Student Portal app | • Assessment questions | Educator Portal account |\n| • Installing a | • Assessment scheduling | can make inquiries to the |\n| supported browser | • Test invalidation | Service Desk about the |\n| to access Educator | requirements | following issues: |\n| Portal\u003Cbr>• General computer | • Student Individualized Education Program (IEP) | • Data issues (rosters, enrollment, etc.) |\n| support | requirements | • Unlocking Student |\n| • Internet availability | • Test window dates, | Portal |\n| • Display resolution | extensions, requirements, |  |\n| • Issues with sound, | etc. |  |\n| headphones, speakers, etc. | • Testlet resets (may take up to 72 hours) |  |\n\nPLEASE REMEMBER, IF YOU CONTACT THE DLM SERVICE DESK:   \n• Do not send any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) for a student via email or via  Live Chat in Educator Portal. This is a federal violation of the Family Educational Rights   \nand Privacy Act (FERPA) . PII includes information such as a student’s name or state   \nidentification number. Each state has unique PII requirements. Please check with your   \nassessment coordinator to find out what student information can be legally emailed or   \nsent via Live Chat in your state.   \n• Do send:   \no Your contact information (email address and name)   \no Error messages, including the testlet number (if applicable to the problem)   \no Service Desk ticket number when following up on a previously submitted issue For all concerns for which the Service Desk requires student-specific information, you must call.  \nNOTE: All information in an email is taken into consideration when checking for PII violations. The electronic signature for the sender of an email may identify the district or school in which a student resides. 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