New Jersey
Model
Year-End
2024-25 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/09/24 – 12/20/24
Spring:
Test administration window:
04/07/25 – 05/23/25
Makeup window only:
05/27/25 – 05/30/25
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Office of Assessments
Additional Information
New Jersey Spring 2025 Year-End (YE) Assessment Window Broadcast
The Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Year-End (YE) administration window will run from April 7, 2025–May 23, 2025 with a makeup window of May 27, 2025-May 30, 2025. The DLM YE assessment is mandatory. Please review the Preparation for the 2024-2025 Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Year-End (YE) Alternate Assessment for Students with the Most Significant Intellectual Disabilities Broadcast that was released on December 18, 2024.
New Jersey DLM Training Decks
For the 2024-2025 administration, there has been a change to the structure of the New Jersey DLM trainings which have been combined and consolidated from six (6) separate modules to two (2) comprehensive trainings to enable easier navigation and streamline search capabilities. They can be found by selecting “Assessment Coordinator” under the “Roles” filter and “Assessment Resources” under the “Resource Category” filter or by clicking on the “All New Jersey State Specific Resources” link under the main “Resources” section. The teacher training is embedded within Part I of the new, combined deck.
New Jersey 1% Participation Justification Forms for Exceeding the 1% Participation Cap
The USED allows for individual LEAs with more than 1% of tested students taking the DLM to do so with justification. Any LEA that anticipates exceeding the 1% cap for the DLM Year-End assessment in the 2024-2025 academic year will be required to complete an online self-paced training and submit the completed 1% Justification Form. For more information and action steps please review the October 16, 2024 Broadcast Memo.
Changes to Eligibility Categories for Participation in the Alternate Assessment, Effective Spring 2026
The DLM participation criteria for the 2025-2026 school year has been revised and is available on the New Jersey Dynamic Learning Maps Resources website. Additionally, the DLM Participation Criteria Updates webinar offers a detailed overview of the revised eligibility categories, provides comprehensive explanations of the changes, and thoroughly reviews the participation criteria in its entirety. For more information please review the March 12, 2025 Broadcast Memo.
Resources
DLM Score Report Videos for Year-End States
collection of videos to detailing DLM score report content and use
DLM Training for District Roles
includes short, interactive lessons for assessment coordinators, data managers, technology managers, and district and building administrators, as well as general lessons regarding DLM vocabulary and what’s new for the current school year
DLM Writing Testlets Overview
training video designed to provide test administrators with specific information about DLM writing testlets
Educator Portal User Guide (pdf) 08/06/2024
provides guidance and support for users navigating Educator Portal
Educator Resource Videos for Year-End Model States
videos providing information about assessment format, accessibility, and Kite Educator Portal procedures
Enrollment Upload Template (csv)
template used to enroll multiple students at once in Educator Portal
Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Year-End Model States (pdf) 07/12/2024
supports facilitators in accessing DLM required test administration training and support resources
Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Year-End Model States (pdf) 07/12/2024
helps users access DLM required test administration training
Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf) 07/26/2024
familiarizes educators and students with testlets and Student Portal
Required Test Administrator Training
The 2024-2025 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.