Accessibility Manual for Science (pdf)
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features
District of Columbia
Model
Year-End
2021-22 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 9/13/21–2/23/22
Spring: 3/14/22–4/29/22
Testing Subject
Science
Contacts
Stephanie Snyder, Assessment
Michael Craig, Special Education
Resources
Assessment Coordinator Manual for Science (pdf)
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments
Blueprint Science Phase I with Biology -- DE, DC, and MD Only (pdf)
pool of available preliminary Essential Elements (EEs), including High School Biology, for Science
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
Development of DLM Essential Elements for Science (pdf)
a short description of how Essential Elements in Science were developed
District Staff Video Resources for Year-End Model States
resources designed for district users, including Educator Portal how-to videos and role-specific training videos
Educator Portal User Guide (pdf)
provides guidance and support for users navigating Educator Portal
Educator Resource Videos for Science-Only States
videos providing information about assessment format, accessibility, and Kite Educator Portal procedures
Enrollment Upload Template (csv)
template used to enroll multiple students at once in Educator Portal
Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Year-End Model States (pdf)
supports facilitators in accessing DLM required test administration training and support resources
Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Year-End Model States (pdf)
helps users access DLM required test administration training
Required Test Administrator Training
2021-22 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.