DLM Technical Requirements
DLM Technology: KITE Client & Educator Portal
Kansas Interactive Testing Engine (KITE) platform was designed and developed to meet the needs of the next generation of large-scale assessments.
KITE Client
KITE Client is an application students use to take tests and practice items.
Educator Portal
Educator Portal is the administrative application where educators can manage student data, upload students and rosters, retrieve test tickets and TIPs, as well as upload users.
KITE requirements
The DLM system has updated the supported platforms for KITE Client (secure browser) and Educator Portal for the 2025-26 school year. The revised list of supported platforms is available below and on the KITE Suite Requirements page on the DLM website.
Supported Platforms for KITE Client
- Windows 11 (desktop, laptop)
- MAC OS 12.7.4-15.0
- ChromeOS running chrome browser 108+
- iPads running IOS 15.8.2-18.0
Educator Portal Supported Platforms
- Firefox
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge
- Chrome
District and technology personnel should plan accordingly to prepare for testing in the 2023-24 school year.
For more information on KITE Client, including requirements, download options and connectivity issues visit DLM Kite web page.