Accessibility Manual (pdf)
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features
Delaware
Model
Instructionally Embedded
2023-24 Testing Windows
Fall: 9/11/23–12/22/23
Spring: 2/5/24–5/17/24
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Theresa Bennett, Assessment
Michelle Jackson, Special Education
DDOE Assessment Special Populations
For questions pertaining to Test Administration, Testing Accommodations, and Policy Issues, please visit the Delaware Office of State Assessment or send an email to theresa.bennett@doe.k12.de.us.
Resources
Assessment Coordinator Manual for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf)
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments
Blueprint English Language Arts for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area
Blueprint Mathematics for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area
Blueprint Science Phase I with Biology -- DE, DC, and MD Only (pdf)
range of science Essential Elements (EEs) assessed, including High School Biology, for Science
Complete List of Essential Elements for English Language Arts (pdf)
comprehensive list of all ELA Essential Elements currently part of the DLM learning map model
Complete List of Essential Elements for Mathematics (pdf)
comprehensive list of all Mathematics Essential Elements currently part of the DLM learning map model
Currently Tested Essential Elements for English Language Arts
these PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes
Currently Tested Essential Elements for Mathematics
lists of PDFs for each Mathematics Essential Element available for assessment. These PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes
Currently Tested Essential Elements for Science
lists of PDFs for each Science Essential Element available for assessment. These PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes
Data Management Manual (pdf)
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal
DCPS and DLM Alternate Assessment User Guide (pdf)
provides guidance and information for teachers administering the DCPS within the DLM system
DCPS Blueprint English Language Arts for Delaware (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area
DCPS Blueprint Mathematics for Delaware (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area
DCPS Blueprint Science with Biology for Delaware (pdf)
range of science Essential Elements (EEs) assessed, including High School Biology, for Science
Required Test Administrator Training
The 2023-2024 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.