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
Materials Collections for English Language Arts for Year-End States
list of materials commonly needed in ELA testlets
Materials Collections for Mathematics for Year-End Model States
list of materials commonly needed in mathematics testlets
Materials Collections for Science
list of materials commonly needed in science testlets
Parent Interpretive Guide for Year-End Model States for Maryland (pdf)
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports
Parent Interpretive Guide for Year-End Model States for Maryland (en Español) (pdf)
información sobre los resultados de las evaluaciones DLM y los informes individuales de estudiantes
Parent Notification Letter for Year-End Model States for Maryland (English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science)—2025–26 (docx)
Parent Notification Letter for Year-End Model States for Maryland (English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science)—2025–26 (pdf)
notification letter for districts testing in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science
Parent Notification Letter for Year-End Model States for Maryland (English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science) (en Español)—2025–26 (docx)
Parent Notification Letter for Year-End Model States for Maryland (English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science) (en Español)—2025–26 (pdf)
carta de notificación para los distritos examinándose en Matemáticas, Artes del Idioma Inglés, y Ciencia
Parent Portal User Guide for District Staff (pdf) 08/04/2026
please reference the video guide for instructions on how to view score reports
Parent Portal User Guide for Parents (pdf) 08/04/2026
Parent Portal User Guide for Parents (en Español) (pdf) 08/04/2026
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.
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
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.