New York

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Model
Year-End

2026-27 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 10/19/26–02/19/27
Spring: 03/08/27–06/11/27

Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science

Contacts
New York State Education Department
Office of State Assessment and
Office of Special Education
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234

Additional Information
For questions pertaining to test administration, testing accommodations (note spelling), and policy issues please choose from the following options:

For questions pertaining to data, please send an email to CBTSupport@nysed.gov.
 

Resources

Role
Resource Category
Content Area

Accessibility Manual (pdf) 06/30/2026
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features

Accessibility Supports for Students with Severe Cognitive Disabilities Tested on the NYSAA in ELA and in Mathematics (pdf)

A Master Index of Manuals, Guides, and Training for New York (xlsx) 

Assessment Coordinator Manual for Year-End Model States (pdf) 06/30/2026
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments

Birthdate Ranges for Students with Disabilities Participating in the 2025-26 New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) (pdf)

Blueprint English Language Arts for Year-End Model for New York (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area

Blueprint Mathematics for Year-End Model for New York (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area

General Science Blueprint (pdf)
range of science Essential Elements (EEs) assessed

Complete List of Essential Elements for English Language Arts (pdf)
comprehensive list of all ELA Essential Elements currently part of the DLM learning map model

Complete List of Essential Elements for Mathematics (pdf)
comprehensive list of all mathematics Essential Elements currently part of the DLM learning map model

Completing the First Contact Survey and the Personal Needs and Preferences (PNP) Profile
This module serves as a self-guided tutorial for completing a student's Personal Learning Profile, which is comprised of the First Contact Survey and the Personal Needs and Preferences, or PNP, Profile. The module has two lessons that can be completed individually or consecutively.

Currently Tested Essential Elements for English Language Arts (with Mini-Maps)
lists of PDFs for each Essential Element available for assessment. These PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes.

Currently Tested Essential Elements for Mathematics (with Mini-Maps)
lists of PDFs for each Essential Element available for assessment. These PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes.

Currently Tested Essential Elements for Science (with Mini-Maps)
lists of PDFs for each Essential Element available for assessment. These PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes.

Data Management Manual (pdf) 07/31/2025
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal

Required Test Administrator Training

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.