Iowa

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Model
Instructionally Embedded

2024-25 Testing Windows
Fall
Phase 1: September 9 – October 25, 2024
Phase 2: October 28 – December 20, 2024
Spring
Phase 1: February 3 – March 21, 2025
Phase 2: March 24 – May 16, 2025

Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science

Contacts
Jennifer Denne, Assessment
Tiffiny Poage, Special Education

Iowa Department of Education


There is no process for virtual administration for the DLM assessment. Administration is to only take place in person.

 

Resources

Role
Resource Category
Content Area

Accessibility Manual (pdf) 07/01/2024
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features

Assessment Coordinator Manual for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 07/01/2024
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments

Blueprint English Language Arts for Instructionally Embedded Model States – Iowa (pdf) 08/02/2024
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area

Blueprint Mathematics for Instructionally Embedded Model States - Iowa (pdf) 08/02/2024
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area

Blueprint Science Phase I – General for Iowa (pdf) 08/02/2024
range of science Essential Elements (EEs) assessed

Complete List of Essential Elements for English Language Arts (pdf)
comprehensive list of all ELA Essential Elements currently part of the DLM learning map model

Complete List of Essential Elements for Mathematics (pdf)
comprehensive list of all Mathematics Essential Elements currently part of the DLM learning map model

Currently Tested Essential Elements for English Language Arts
these PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes

Currently Tested Essential Elements for Mathematics
lists of PDFs for each Mathematics Essential Element available for assessment. These PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes

Currently Tested Essential Elements for Science
lists of PDFs for each Science Essential Element available for assessment. These PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes

Data Management Manual (pdf) 08/06/2024
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal

Development of DLM Essential Elements for Science (pdf)
a short description of how Essential Elements in Science were developed

District Staff Video Resources for Instructionally Embedded Model States  video
resources designed for district users, including Educator Portal how-to videos and role-specific training videos

DLM Familiar Texts for English Language Arts
resources and source books to assist in teaching students to comprehend text through listening or reading

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.