Middle schools may opt to include Student Collaborative Portfolios as part of an expanded 25-session research-based residency model developed over 10 years through three successive grants from the US Department of Education.

Digital DELLTA Program Structure in Middle Schools
- 25 session residency in Dance or Theater per year (multiple year commitment most effective)
- Student Collaborative Portfolios: students use digital documentation to assess and share their learning process
- Portfolio Presentations aligned with CCSS ELA S&L 1-6