Kansas

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Model
Instructionally Embedded

2026-27 Testing Windows
Fall: 09/14/26–12/18/26
Spring: 02/01/27–04/23/27

Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science

Contacts
Julie Ewing, Assessment
Cary Rogers, Special Education

Kansas Department of Education

Resources

Role
Resource Category
Content Area

Parent Portal User Guide for District Staff (pdf)
please 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.

Link to DLM professional development modules.

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

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 Educator Resources
resources to support teachers using DLM science Essential Elements during instruction

State Organizational Table for Kansas (xlsx) 10/27/2025
names and numbers of schools and districts in Kansas

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) 07/31/2026
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment

Required Test Administrator Training

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.