New Jersey

NJDOE will be resuming a significantly amended statewide assessment administration this spring, and the DLM testing window will open on April 5, 2021 and close on June 11, 2021.  Please review the information in the broadcast that was released on March 17, 2021 for additional information and key dates for the DLM administration.

Due to security changes implemented by DLM on July 30, 2020, it will be necessary to reset Educator Portal passwords by clicking on the “Forgot Password” button.  This will only apply to the first login after July 30, 2020. For assistance, please contact the DLM Service Desk.

Manuals and Blueprints

Accessibility Manual (pdf)  ADA Compliant 7/1/2020
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features

Assessment Coordinator Manual (pdf) ADA Compliant 7/1/2020
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments

Blueprint ELA (pdf) 08/06/2020
pool of available Essential Elements and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area

Blueprint Math (pdf) 08/10/2020
pool of available Essential Elements in Mathematics

Blueprint Science (pdf) 08/18/2020
pool of available preliminary Essential Elements for Science

Data Management Manual (pdf) 7/31/2020
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal

Educator Portal User Guide (pdf) 08/05/2020
provides guidance and support for users navigating Educator Portal

Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) 7/15/2020
supports facilitators in accessing DLM required test administration training and support resources

Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) 7/15/2020
helps users access DLM required test administration training

Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf) 08/13/2020
familiarizes educators and students with testlets and Student Portal

Special Circumstance Codes for the YE Model (pdf) 12/17/2020

Technology Specifications Manual (pdf) 7/20/2020
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment

Test Administration Manual (pdf) ADA Compliant 7/23/2020
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment

Resources for Educators and District Staff

District Staff Training Resources 
resources designed for district users, including Educator Portal how-to videos and role-specific training videos

Educator Resource Page for English Language Arts and Mathematics
resources and job aids to support test administrators

Educator Resource Page for Science
resources to support administrators testing in Science

Educator Resource Videos 
videos provide information about assessment format, accessibility, and Educator Portal procedures

Test Administration Considerations Regarding COVID (pdf) 03/31/2021

Templates

Enrollment Upload Template (csv)
template used to enroll multiple students into Educator Portal

Parent Notification Letter (doc) 
notification letter for districts testing in mathematics, English language arts, and science

Parent Notification Letter en Español (doc) 
carta de notificación para los distritos examinándose en Matemáticas, Artes del Idioma Inglés, y Ciencia

Roster Upload Template (csv)
template used to roster students to content areas and test administrators in Educator Portal

State Organizational Table NJ (xlsx) 04/20/2021
names and numbers of schools and districts in New Jersey

TEC (Test, Exit, Clear) Upload Template (csv)
template used to batch remove students from Educator Portal

User Upload Template (csv)
template used to upload multiple users into Educator Portal

Scoring & Reporting

Dynamic Learning Maps Score Reports

What do the DLM Alternate Assessments Measure?

Video Transcript (pdf)

What is Skill Mastery?

Video Transcript (pdf)

What Information is Contained in a Score Report?

Video Transcript (pdf)

How Can Score Reports Be Used?

Video Transcript (pdf)

NJ DLM Individual Student Score Report YE ELA Sample (PDF)

NJ DLM Individual Student Score Report YE Math Sample (PDF)

NJ DLM Individual Student Score Report YE Science Sample (PDF)

Parent Cover Letter - Superintendent Version (docx)

Parent Cover Letter - Teacher Version (docx)

Parent Interpretive Guide (pdf) 04/16/2021
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports

Parent Interpretive Guide en Español (pdf) 04/16/2021
información sobre los resultados de las evaluaciones DLM y los informes individuales de estudiantes

Scoring and Reporting Guide for Data Managers (pdf)

Talking to Parents about DLM Score Reports (pdf) 04/16/2021
formerly called the Teacher Interpretive Guide, this document helps teachers when talking to parents about DLM student reports

DLM Performance Level Descriptors

Supplemental Resources

NJ DLM 1% Justification 2020-2021 Form (docx) 03/15/2021

NJ DLM 1% Justification 2020-2021 Form (pdf) 03/15/2021

NJ DLM Assessment Coordinator Training Module (pdf) 01/29/21

NJ DLM Data Manager Training Module (pdf) 01/29/21  

Managing Student Moves and Special Circumstance Codes for Voiding Testlets (pdf) 01/29/21

NJ DLM Participation Criteria for 2020-21(docx)
NJ DLM Participation Criteria for 2020-21(pdf)

NJ DLM Participation Criteria for 2021-22 (docx) 03/15/2021
NJ DLM Participation Criteria for 2021-22 (pdf) 04/26/2021

NJ DLM Preparation for 2020-21, Part One (pdf) 01/29/21
NJ DLM Preparation for 2020-21, Part Two (pdf) 01/29/21

NJ DLM Teacher Training Module (pdf) 01/29/21

NJ DLM Test Administrator Checklist (docx) 12/17/2020  

NJ DLM Test Administrator Observation Form (pdf) 12/17/2020

NJ DLM Test Irregularity Report and Security Breach Form (pdf) 12/17/2020

NJ DLM Testlet Completion Form (docx) 12/17/2020  

NJ DLM Test Security Agreement Assessment Coordinators and Other Staff (docx) 12/17/2020 ​ 

NJ DLM Test Security Agreement for Support Staff Present During DLM Test Administration 12/17/2020

NJ DLM Test Security Agreement for Test Administrators (pdf) 12/17/2020

Guidance for District Test Coordinators and Teachers Using Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Instructionally Embedded Assessments to Assess Instructional Needs for 2020-2021 (pdf)