Accessibility Manual (pdf)
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features
Maryland
Model
Year-End
2021-22 Testing Windows
Early Fall Instructionally Embedded: 9/13/21–10/29/21
Spring: 3/15/21–6/3/22
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Michael Plummer, Assessment
DLM Alternate Assessment Update
DLM Instructionally Embedded / Spring 2021-2022 Test Administration
English Language Arts: Grades 3-8, and 11
Mathematics: Grades 3-8, and 11
Science: Grades 5, 8, and HS
Upcoming VIRTUAL Training Dates
Thursday, December 16, 2021 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (LACs) Friday, December 17, 2021– 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (LEA-24s)
Thursday, December 16, 2021 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (LACs) Friday, December 17, 2021– 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (LEA-24s)
Resources
Assessment Coordinator Manual for Year-End Model (pdf)
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments
Blueprint English Language Arts for Year-End Model (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area
Blueprint Mathematics for Year-End Model (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) in Mathematics
Blueprint Science Phase I with Biology -- DE, DC, and MD Only (pdf)
pool of available preliminary Essential Elements (EEs), 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 for Maryland (pdf)
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal
District Staff Video Resources for Year-End States
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 Instructionally Embedded Early Fall 2021 Assessment Training for Maryland (pdf)
DLM Instructionally Embedded Early Fall 2021 Assessment Training for Maryland (pptx)
DLM Instructionally Embedded Early Fall 2021 Assessment Training for Maryland (mp4)
Transcript for DLM Instructionally Embedded Early Fall 2021 Assessment Training for Maryland (pdf)
Required Test Administrator Training
2021-22 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.