Accessibility Manual (pdf) 06/30/2026
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features
Delaware
Model
Instructionally Embedded
2026-27 Testing Windows
Fall: 09/14/26–12/18/26
Spring: 02/01/27–05/21/27
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Michelle Jackson, Special Education
April McCrae, Assessment
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 april.mccrae@doe.k12.de.us.
Resources
Assessment Coordinator Manual for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 06/30/2025
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) 11/15/2022
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area
Science Blueprint with High School 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
Completing the First Contact Survey and the Personal Needs and Preferences (PNP) Profile
This module serves as a self-guided tutorial for completing a student's Personal Learning Profile, which is comprised of the First Contact Survey and the Personal Needs and Preferences, or PNP, Profile. The module has two lessons that can be completed individually or consecutively.
Currently Tested Essential Elements for English Language Arts (with Mini-Maps)
lists of PDFs for each 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 Mathematics (with Mini-Maps)
lists of PDFs for each 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 (with Mini-Maps)
lists of PDFs for each 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) 07/31/2025
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal
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
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.