Accessibility Manual (pdf) 06/30/2025
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features
Iowa
Model
Instructionally Embedded
2025-26 Testing Windows
Fall
Phase 1: September 8 – October 31, 2025
Phase 2: November 3 – December 19, 2025
Spring
Phase 1: February 2 – March 27, 2026
Phase 2: March 30 – May 15, 2026
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Jennifer Denne, Assessment
Tiffiny Poage, Special Education
There is no process for virtual administration for the DLM assessment. Administration is to only take place in person.
Resources
Assessment Coordinator Manual for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 06/30/2025
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 
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.