Educator Resource Videos for Instructionally Embedded Model States
videos providing information about assessment format, accessibility, and Kite Educator Portal procedures
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
Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) 08/04/2026
supports facilitators in accessing DLM required test administration training and support resources
Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) 08/04/2026
helps users access DLM required test administration training
Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf) 08/04/2026
familiarizes educators and students with testlets and Student Portal
How to Interpret and Use DLM Score Reports for Instructionally Embedded Model States
This short, single-lesson module explains the contents and uses of score reports for the Dynamic Learning Maps®, or DLM®, alternate assessment.
Materials Collections for English Language Arts for Instructionally Embedded Model States
list of materials commonly needed in ELA testlets
Materials Collections for Mathematics for Instructionally Embedded Model States
list of materials commonly needed in mathematics testlets
Materials Collections for Science
list of materials commonly needed in science testlets
Parent Interpretive Guide for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 02/03/2026
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports
Parent Interpretive Guide for Instructionally Embedded Model States (en Español) (pdf)
información sobre los resultados de las evaluaciones DLM y los informes individuales de estudiantes
Parent Notification Letter for Instructionally Embedded Model States (English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science) (docx)
notification letter for parents for districts testing in English language arts, Mathematics, and Science
Parent Notification Letter for Instructionally Embedded Model States (English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science) (en Español) (docx)
carta de notificación para los distritos examinándose en Matemáticas, Artes del Idioma Inglés, y Ciencia
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.