Iowa
Model
Instructionally Embedded
2023-24 Testing Windows
Fall
Phase 1: September 11 – October 27, 2023
Phase 2: October 30 – December 22, 2023
Spring
Phase 1: February 5 – March 22, 2024
Phase 2: March 25 – May 17, 2024
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
Parent Interpretive Guide (en Español) for Instructionally Embedded Model for Iowa (pdf)
información sobre los resultados de las evaluaciones DLM y los informes individuales de estudiantes
Parent Notification Letter for Instructionally Embedded Model (docx)
notification letter for parents for districts testing in English language arts, Mathematics, and Science
Parent Notification Letter (en Español) for Instructionally Embedded Model States (docx)
carta de notificación para los distritos examinándose en Matemáticas, Artes del Idioma Inglés, y Ciencia
[notification letter for districts testing in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science]
Parent Portal User Guide for District Staff (pdf)
please reference the video guide for instructions on how to view score reports
Parent Portal User Guide for Parents (pdf)
reference the video guide for instructions on how to view score reports
The Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) Alternate Assessment Consortium supports educators with professional development modules. Learn more at DLM's professional development site, hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Professional Development Modules Supporting Essential Elements (xlsx)
these tables (one tab each for Mathematics and ELA) cross-reference specific professional development modules to Essential Elements. This gives teachers the ability to further enhance instruction on specific Essential Elements
Roster Upload Template (csv)
template used to roster students to content areas and test administrators in Educator Portal
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in English Language Arts
resources providing test administrators with information specific to ELA testlets
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in Mathematics
resources providing test administrators with information specific to Mathematics testlets
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in Science
resources providing test administrators with information specific to Science testlets
Science Instructional Activities
instructional activities to support teachers using DLM Science Essential Elements during instruction
Required Test Administrator Training
The 2023-2024 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.