Delaware

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Model
Instructionally Embedded

2022-23 Testing Windows
Fall: 9/12/22–12/16/22
Spring: 2/6/23–5/19/23

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

Role
Resource Category
Content Area

Accessibility Manual (pdf)
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features

Assessment Coordinator Manual for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 07/01/2022
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments

Blueprint English Language Arts for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 08/04/2020
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area

Blueprint Mathematics for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 11/15/2022
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) 08/18/2020
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) 08/10/2022
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal

DCPS and DLM Alternate Assessment User Guide (pdf) 08/26/2022
provides guidance and information for teachers administering the DCPS within the DLM system

DCPS Blueprint English Language Arts for Delaware (pdf) 10/28/2021
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area

DCPS Blueprint Mathematics for Delaware (pdf) 10/28/2021
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

2022-23 required training for teachers administering the DLM assessment opens on your state's scheduled training date. The Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) is a great place to start, with information about accessing the DLM training site for your first login.