Idaho has joined the Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) Alternate Assessment Consortium, becoming the ninth state to adopt the Instructionally Embedded assessment model.
DLM News
DLM to Host Item Writing Event in October
Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) is bringing educators together this fall to help develop assessment content for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
DLM Team Members to Share Assessment Expertise at International Conference
Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) team members will join assessment professionals from around the world at the 51st Annual International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Conference in Toronto, Canada, September 27 – October 2.
Dynamic Learning Maps: Past and Present
As we close out the 2025–2026 school year, we are happy to share some exciting news about the exponential growth of the Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) assessment. During our first operational year in 2014–2015, we had a total of 749,900 testlets administered with eight states…
Why Am I Required to Fill Out the First Contact Survey?
Each year, teachers must complete or update each student’s First Contact Survey. It is important to update this information annually to ensure students’ strengths and needs are accurately considered for instruction and testing.
Montana Joins the DLM Alternate Assessment
Montana has joined the DLM consortium as the eighth instructionally embedded state. With the addition of Montana, DLM alternate assessments serve students in 24 states. Montana students will take DLM assessments for English language arts, m…
Readtopia Free Units Available
Did you know that ATLAS' own Karen Erickson is a lead editor & author of Readtopia? It is aligned with DLM Essential Elements in ELA and mathematics. You can request free units to try with your students.
Exciting New Resources Using DLM Familiar Texts
DLM Familiar Text lesson plans are now available for teachers to use during instruction. Each plan includes a familiar text and focuses on early symbolic communication. These plans help students identify objects, express personal preferences, and respond to “Yes” or “No” questions during shared r…
Tennessee Joins the DLM Alternate Assessment
Tennessee has joined the DLM consortium as the seventh instructionally embedded state. With the addition of Tennessee, DLM alternate assessments serve students in 22 states. Tennessee students will take DLM assessments for English language arts and mathematics.