2026 Maryland Test Coordinator Training (pptx) 01/14/2026
2026 Maryland Training FAQs (pdf) 02/20/2026
Recorded Video (external link)
Video Transcript (pdf) 01/14/2026
Maryland
Model
Year-End
2026-27 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/14/26–02/19/27
Spring: 03/08/27–05/14/27
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Paige Bradford, Special Education
Regan Eldridge, Assessment
Maryland State Department of Education
Resources
Accessibility Manual (pdf) 06/30/2026
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features
Assessment Coordinator Manual for Year-End Model States (pdf) 06/30/2026
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments
Blueprint English Language Arts for Year-End Model States (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area
Blueprint Mathematics for Year-End Model States (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) in mathematics
Blueprint Science with High School Biology — DE, DC, and MD Only (pdf)
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
Completing the First Contact Survey and the Personal Needs and Preferences (PNP) Profile
This module serves as a self-guided tutorial for completing a student's Personal Learning Profile, which is comprised of the First Contact Survey and the Personal Needs and Preferences, or PNP, Profile. The module has two lessons that can be completed individually or consecutively.
Currently Tested Essential Elements for English Language Arts (with Mini-Maps)
lists of PDFs for each Essential Element available for assessment. 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 (with Mini-Maps)
lists of PDFs for each Essential Element available for assessment. These PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes.
Currently Tested Essential Elements for Science (with Mini-Maps)
lists of PDFs for each 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) 07/31/2026
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal
Development of DLM Essential Elements for Science (pdf)
a short description of how Essential Elements in science were developed
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.