Talking to Parents about DLM Score Reports for Year-End Model (pdf)
formerly called the Teacher Interpretive Guide, this document helps teachers when talking to parents about DLM student reports
Illinois
Model
Year-End
2024-25 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/09/24–02/21/25
Spring: 03/12/25–05/07/25
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Pam Hartwig, Assessment
Laura Quimby, Special Education
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
UPDATED training opportunity for teachers!
The October 2024 DLM in-person training opportunities, which were planned for Eisenhower Cooperative and Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative, have been replaced with a virtual training opportunity. Teachers will learn at this training opportunity how to interpret score reports and apply this knowledge to subject-level mini maps, which will help them align the results to a student's Individualized Education Program goals and instruction. To register, please visit the DLM page on ISBE's website. Navigate to "News and Updates" and click on the link provided. Registration closes October 21, 2024.
Resources
Technology Specifications Manual (pdf) 07/31/2024
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 (pdf) 07/26/2024
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment
User Upload Template (csv) 08/02/2024
template used to upload multiple users into Educator Portal
Using Mini-Maps to Plan Instruction (pdf)
Includes an example ELA mini-map to illustrate the features and uses of mini-maps for ELA, mathematics, and science
Required Test Administrator Training
The 2024-2025 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.