Science Instructional Activities
instructional activities to support teachers using DLM Science Essential Elements during instruction
Missouri
Model
Instructionally Embedded
2025-26 Testing Windows
Fall: 09/08/25–12/19/25
Spring: 02/02/26–05/15/26
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Shaun Bates, Coordinator of Standards, Curriculum, and Assessment
Caryn Giarratano, Assistant Director of Assessment (MAP-A)
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Missouri Assessment Program Alternate Assessment (MAP-A)
Resources
State Organizational Table for Missouri (xlsx) 08/20/2025
names and numbers of schools and districts in Missouri
Talking to Parents about DLM Score Reports for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf)
formerly called the Teacher Interpretive Guide, this document helps teachers when talking to parents about DLM student reports
Technology Specifications Manual for Missouri (pdf) 07/31/2025
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment
TEC (Test, Exit, Clear) Upload Template (csv) 07/23/2025
template used to batch remove students from Educator Portal
Test Administration Manual for Missouri (pdf) 07/31/2025
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment
User Upload Template (csv) 07/23/2025
template used to upload multiple users into Educator Portal
Using Mini-Maps to Plan Instruction (pdf)
Includes an example ELA mini-map to illustrate the features and uses of mini-maps for ELA, mathematics, and science
Required Test Administrator Training
The 2025-2026 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.