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
Montana

Model
Instructionally Embedded
2025-26 Testing Windows
Fall: 09/08/2025–12/19/2025
Spring: 02/02/2026–05/15/2026
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Dylan Conway, Assessment
John Gorton, Special Education
Resources
Roster Upload Template (csv)
template used to roster students to content areas and test administrators in Educator Portal
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
User Upload Template (csv)
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