Accessibility Manual (pdf)
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features
Iowa

Model
Instructionally Embedded
2022-23 Testing Windows
Fall
Phase 1: September 12 – October 28, 2022
Phase 2: October 31 – December 16, 2022
Spring
Phase 1: February 6 – March 24, 2023
Phase 2: March 27 – May 19, 2023
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Jennifer Denne, Assessment
Tiffiny Poage, Special Education
Resources
Assessment Coordinator Manual for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf)
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments
Blueprint English Language Arts for Instructionally Embedded Model States – Iowa (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area
Blueprint Mathematics for Instructionally Embedded Model States - Iowa (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area
Blueprint Science Phase I – General for Iowa (pdf)
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)
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
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
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Required Test Administrator Training
Training for teachers participating in 2021-22 DLM testing will become available according to your state's scheduled training date. The Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) is a great place to start, with information about accessing the training website for the first time.