Idaho Dynamic Learning Maps Essential Elements for English Language Arts 12/18/2025
Essential Elements crosswalk with Idaho content standards
Idaho
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
Stacie Rekow, Assessment
Shannon Dunstan, Early Childhood and School Supports Coordinator
Idaho Department of Education
Additional Information
Office of Special Education
Resources
Idaho Dynamic Learning Maps Essential Elements for Mathematics 12/18/2025
Essential Elements crosswalk with Idaho content standards
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 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.
Professional Development Modules Supporting Essential Elements (xlsx)
these tables (one tab each for Mathematics and ELA) cross-reference specific professional development modules to Essential Elements. This gives teachers the ability to further enhance instruction on specific Essential Elements
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in English Language Arts
resources providing test administrators with information specific to ELA testlets