DoWEA

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Model
Year-End

2026-27 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/14/26–02/19/27
Spring: 04/05/27–04/23/27

Testing Subjects
English Language Arts and Mathematics

Contacts
New Contact, Special Education
New Contact, Assessment

Resources

Role
Resource Category
Content Area

DLM Score Report Videos for Year-End Model Statesvideo
collection of videos to detailing DLM score report content and use

DLM Training for District Roles
includes short, interactive lessons for assessment coordinators, data managers, technology managers, and district and building administrators, as well as general lessons regarding DLM vocabulary and what’s new for the current school year

DLM Writing Testlets Overview
training video designed to provide test administrators with specific information about DLM writing testlets

Educator Portal User Guide for Year-End Model States (pdf) 07/31/2026
provides guidance and support for users navigating Educator Portal

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 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 Year-End 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 Year-End States
list of materials commonly needed in ELA testlets

Materials Collections for Mathematics for Year-End Model States
list of materials commonly needed in mathematics testlets

Parent Interpretive Guide for Year-End Model States (pdf) 02/03/2026
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports
Parent Interpretive Guide for Year-End Model States (en Español) (pdf) 02/03/2026
información sobre los resultados de las evaluaciones DLM y los informes individuales de estudiantes

Parent Portal User Guide for District Staff (pdf) 08/04/2026
please reference the video guide for instructions on how to view score reports

Parent Portal User Guide for Parents (pdf) 08/04/2026
Parent Portal User Guide for Parents (en Español) (pdf) 08/04/2026
reference the video guide for instructions on how to view score reports

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.

Link to DLM professional development modules.

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.