Maryland

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Model
Year-End

2022-23 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 9/12/22–2/22/23
Spring: 3/13/23–5/19/23

Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science

Contacts
Lauren Taylor, Assessment
Ann HerrmannAssessment

Maryland State Department of Education

Resources

Role
Resource Category
Content Area

Accessibility Manual (pdf)
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features

Assessment Coordinator Manual for Year-End Model States (pdf) 07/01/2022
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments

Blueprint English Language Arts for Year-End Model States (pdf) 08/06/2020
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area

Blueprint Mathematics for Year-End Model (pdf) 08/10/2020
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) in Mathematics

Blueprint Science Phase I with Biology -- DE, DC, and MD Only (pdf) 08/18/2020
range of science Essential Elements (EEs) assessed, including High School Biology, for Science

Complete List of Essential Elements for English Language Arts (pdf)
comprehensive list of all ELA Essential Elements currently part of the DLM learning map model

Complete List of Essential Elements for Mathematics (pdf)
comprehensive list of all Mathematics Essential Elements currently part of the DLM learning map model

Currently Tested Essential Elements for English Language Arts
these PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes

Currently Tested Essential Elements for Mathematics
lists of PDFs for each Mathematics Essential Element available for assessment. These PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes

Data Management Manual (pdf) 08/10/2022
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal

District Staff Video Resources for Year-End Model Statesvideo
resources designed for district users, including Educator Portal how-to videos and role-specific training videos

DLM Familiar Texts for English Language Arts
resources and source books to assist in teaching students to comprehend text through listening or reading

DLM Score Report Videos for Year-End Statesvideo
collection of videos to detailing DLM score report content and use

Required Test Administrator Training

2022-23 required training for teachers administering the DLM assessment opens on your state's scheduled training date. The Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) is a great place to start, with information about accessing the DLM training site for your first login.