- Complete List of Essential Elements for English Language Arts (pdf)
comprehensive list of all Essential Elements currently part of the DLM learning map model - Currently Tested Essential Elements for English Language Arts (with Mini-Maps)
lists of PDFs for each Essential Element available for assessment. These PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes. * English Language Arts Blueprint for Year-End Model (pdf)
pool of available ELA Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area- Professional Development Modules Supporting Essential Elements (xlsx)
these tables (one tab each for ELA and Mathematics) cross-reference specific professional development modules to Essential Elements. This gives teachers the ability to further enhance instruction on specific Essential Elements - DLM Professional Development Website
Modules and other PD resources to support DLM educators - 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
Instructional Resources for YE Model States
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Important notice for states that assess Science: The 2025–2026 school year is a transition year for DLM science. The two science tabs below are included to help with this transition.
- The "Science" tab contains the original set of science Essential Elements, which are used for the spring 2026 operational assessment testlets
- Go to the "Science - Spring 2027" tab for the revised and expanded set of science Essential Elements, which will be the bases for the testlets in the embedded science field test in spring 2026 and the operational science testlets in the spring 2027 DLM Science Alternate Assessment.