New Jersey
Model
Year-End
2025-26 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/09/25 – 12/19/25
Spring:
Test administration window:
04/06/26 – 05/22/26
Makeup window:
05/26/26 – 05/29/26
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Office of Assessments
Dynamic Learning Maps: Instructionally Embedded Fall 2025 Assessments Window
To assist educators in the identification of students’ specific needs, Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) are offering the use of DLM’s instructionally embedded (IE) assessments in fall of 2025 for students with the most significant intellectual disabilities. Use of the DLM IE assessments is available at no cost, is completely optional, and has no impact on the required year-end, summative DLM assessment. New Jersey districts may access the DLM IE assessments from September 9 through December 19, 2025. For more information, please review the broadcast released on September 3, 2025.
Resources
Test Administration Manual (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.