Roster Upload Template (csv)
template used to roster students to content areas and test administrators in Educator Portal
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
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
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in Science
resources providing test administrators with information specific to Science testlets
Science Instructional Activities
instructional activities to support teachers using DLM Science Essential Elements during instruction
State Organizational Table for New Jersey (xlsx) 02/19/2025
names and numbers of schools and districts in New Jersey
Talking to Parents about DLM Score Reports for Year-End Model (pdf)
formerly called the Teacher Interpretive Guide, this document helps teachers when talking to parents about DLM student reports
Technology Specifications Manual (pdf) 07/31/2024
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment
TEC (Test, Exit, Clear) Upload Template (csv)
template used to batch remove students from Educator Portal
Test Administration Manual (pdf) 07/26/2024
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment
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
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.