State Organizational Table for Iowa (xlsx) 08/26/2024
names and numbers of schools and districts in Iowa
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
Talking to Parents about DLM Score Reports for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf)
formerly called the Teacher Interpretive Guide, this document helps teachers when talking to parents about DLM student reports
Technology Specifications Manual (pdf) 07/31/2024
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment
TEC (Test, Exit, Clear) Upload Template (csv)
template used to batch remove students from Educator Portal
Test Administration Manual (pdf) 07/26/2024
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment
User Upload Template (csv)
template used to upload multiple users into Educator Portal
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
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.