Materials Collections for Science
list of materials commonly needed in Science testlets
District of Columbia
Model
Year-End
2022-23 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 9/12/22–2/22/23
Spring: 3/13/23–4/28/23
Testing Subject
Science
Contacts
Chelsea Charland, Assessment
Asaad Fulton, Special Education
Resources
The Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) Alternate Assessment Consortium supports educators with professional development modules. Learn more at DLM's professional development site, hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Roster Upload Template (csv)
template used to roster students to content areas and test administrators in Educator Portal
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in Science
resources providing test administrators with information specific to Science testlets
Science Instructional Activities
instructional activities to support teachers using DLM Science Essential Elements during instruction
State Organizational Table for DC (xlsx) 01/06/2023
names and numbers of schools and districts in the District of Columbia
Technology Specifications Manual (pdf) 07/15/2022
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment
TEC (Test, Exit, Clear) Upload Template (csv)
template used to batch remove students from Educator Portal
Test Administration Manual for Science (pdf)
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment
User Upload Template (csv)
template used to upload multiple users into Educator Portal
Using Mini-Maps to Plan Instruction
PDF containing information on how to use mini-maps to plan instruction
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.