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

DLM Score Report Videos for Instructionally Embedded Model Statesvideo
collection of videos detailing DLM score report content and use

DLM Training for District Roles 7/25/2024
includes short, interactive lessons for assessment coordinators, data managers, technology managers, and district and building administrators, as well as general lessons regarding DLM vocabulary and what’s new for the current school year

DLM Writing Testlets Overview
training video designed to provide test administrators with specific information about DLM writing testlets

Educator Portal User Guide (pdf) 08/06/2024
provides guidance and support for users navigating Educator Portal

Educator Resource Videos for Instructionally Embedded Model Statesvideo
videos providing information about assessment format, accessibility, and Kite Educator Portal procedures

Enrollment Upload Template (csv) 08/02/2024
template used to enroll multiple students at once in Educator Portal

Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 07/12/2024
supports facilitators in accessing DLM required test administration training and support resources

Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 07/12/2024
helps users access DLM required test administration training

Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf) 07/26/2024
familiarizes educators and students with testlets and Student Portal

Materials Collections for Mathematics for Instructionally Embedded Model States
list of materials commonly needed in Mathematics testlets

Materials Collections for Science
list of materials commonly needed in Science testlets

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.