Please note: In addition to Science, Maryland will NOW be testing English Language Arts and Mathematics using the DLM platform in 2020.
Accessibility Manual (pdf) 1/24
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features
Maryland
Manuals and Blueprints
Assessment Coordinator Manual (pdf) 1/24
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments
Blueprint ELA (pdf) 1/24
pool of available Essential Elements and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area
Blueprint Math (pdf) 1/24
pool of available Essential Elements in Mathematics
Blueprint Science (pdf)
pool of available preliminary Essential Elements for Science
Data Management Manual (pdf)
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal
Educator Portal User Guide (pdf)
provides guidance and support for users navigating Educator Portal
Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf)
supports facilitators in accessing DLM required test administration training and support resources
Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf)
helps users access DLM required test administration training
Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf) 1/24
familiarizes educators and students with testlets and Student Portal
Technology Specifications Manual (pdf)
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment
Test Administration Manual (pdf) 1/24
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment
Resources for Educators and District Staff
District Staff Training Resources 
resources designed for district users, including Educator Portal how-to videos and role-specific training videos
Educator Resource Page for English Language Arts and Mathematics
resources and job aids to support test administrators
Educator Resource Page for Science
resources to support administrators testing in Science
Educator Resource Videos
videos provide information about assessment format, accessibility, and Educator Portal procedures
Templates
Enrollment Upload Template (csv)
template used to enroll multiple students into Educator Portal
Parent Notification Letter (docx) 1/27
notification letter for districts testing in mathematics, English language arts, and science
Parent Notification Letter Español (docx) 2/6
carta de notificación para los distritos a examinarse en Matemáticas, Artes del Idioma Inglés y Ciencia
Roster Upload Template (csv)
template used to roster students to content areas and test administrators in Educator Portal
State Organizational Table MD (xlsx) 2/10/2020
names and numbers of schools and districts in Maryland
TEC (Test, Exit, Clear) Upload Template (csv)
template used to batch remove students from Educator Portal
User Upload Template (csv)
template used to upload multiple users into Educator Portal
Scoring & Reporting
Dynamic Learning Maps Score Reports
What do the DLM Alternate Assessments Measure?
What is Skill Mastery?
What Information is Contained in a Score Report?
How Can Score Reports Be Used?
Parent Interpretive Guide (pdf)
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports for 2018-2019 science-only assessments
Parent Interpretive Guide en Español (pdf)
información sobre los resultados de las evaluaciones DLM y los informes individuales de estudiantes para 2018-2019
Parent Interpretive Guide (pdf) 1/24
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports 2019-2020 English language arts, mathematics, and science assessments
Parent Interpretive Guide en Español (pdf) 1/24
información sobre los resultados de las evaluaciones DLM y los informes individuales de estudiantes para 2019-2020
Talking to Parents about DLM Score Reports (pdf) 1/24
formerly called the Teacher Interpretive Guide, this document helps teachers when talking to parents about DLM student reports
Supplemental Resources
