Materials Collections for Science
list of materials commonly needed in Science testlets
New Mexico
Model
Year-End
2025-26 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/08/25–02/20/26
Spring: 03/09/26–05/01/26
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Contacts
Alice Banks, Assessment
Tamara Burkett, Special Education
New requirement for 2025-26
New Mexico requires the First Contact Survey to be completed by November 14, 2025 for all students taking the alternate assessment.
Resources
Parent Interpretive Guide for Science (pdf)
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports
Parent Interpretive Guide (en Español) for Science (pdf)
información sobre los resultados de las evaluaciones DLM y los informes individuales de estudiantes
Parent Interpretive Guide for Year-End Model States (pdf)
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports
Parent Interpretive Guide (en Español) for Year-End Model States (pdf)
información sobre los resultados de las evaluaciones DLM y los informes individuales de estudiantes
Parent Portal User Guide for District Staff (pdf) 08/05/2025
please reference the video guide for instructions on how to view score reports
Parent Portal User Guide for Parents (pdf) 08/05/2025
reference the video guide for instructions on how to view score reports
Parent Upload Template (csv) 07/23/2025
template used to upload multiple parent users to create connections between parents and students in Educator Portal
The Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) Alternate Assessment Consortium supports educators with professional development modules. Learn more at DLM's professional development site, hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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
Roster Upload Template (csv) 07/23/2025
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
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.