Professional Development Modules Supporting Essential Elements (xlsx)
these tables (one tab each for Mathematics and ELA) cross-reference specific professional development modules to Essential Elements. This gives teachers the ability to further enhance instruction on specific Essential Elements
Arkansas
Model
Instructionally Embedded
2025-26 Testing Windows
Fall: 09/08/25–12/19/25
Spring: 02/02/26–05/01/26
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Debbie Young, Assessment Unit
Arkansas Department of Education
Additional Information
Office of Special Education, 501-682-4221
Resources
Roster Upload Template (csv) 07/23/2025
template used to roster students to content areas and test administrators in Educator Portal
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in English Language Arts
resources providing test administrators with information specific to ELA testlets
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in Mathematics
resources providing test administrators with information specific to Mathematics testlets
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in Science
resources providing test administrators with information specific to Science testlets
Science Instructional Activities
instructional activities to support teachers using DLM Science Essential Elements during instruction
State Organizational Table for Arkansas (xlsx) 09/08/2025
names and numbers of schools and districts in Arkansas
Talking to Parents about DLM Score Reports for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf)
formerly called the Teacher Interpretive Guide, this document helps teachers when talking to parents about DLM student reports
Technology Specifications Manual for Arkansas (pdf) 07/31/2025
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment
TEC (Test, Exit, Clear) Upload Template (csv) 07/23/2025
template used to batch remove students from Educator Portal
Test Administration Manual for Arkansas (pdf) 07/31/2025
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment
User Upload Template (csv) 07/23/2025
template used to upload multiple users into Educator Portal
Required Test Administrator Training
The 2025-2026 training will become available via the Training tab in Educator Portal according to your state's scheduled training date. Refer to the Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for instructions on accessing and completing the training. Facilitators should refer to the Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training.