DLM Familiar Texts for English Language Arts
resources and source books to assist in teaching students to comprehend text through listening or reading
New York
Model
Year-End
2023-24 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 9/11/23–2/23/24
Spring: 3/11/24–6/7/24
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:
- Visit the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) page on the Office of State Assessment website
- Call 518-474-5902
- Send an email to emscassessinfo@nysed.gov
For questions pertaining to data, please send an email to CBTSupport@nysed.gov.
Resources
DLM Training for District Roles 08/01/2023
includes short, interactive lessons for assessment coordinators, data managers, technology managers, and district and building administrators, as well as general lessons regarding DLM vocabulary and what’s new for the current school year
DLM Writing Testlets Overview
training video designed to provide test administrators with specific information about DLM writing testlets
Educator Portal User Guide (pdf) 08/24/2023
provides guidance and support for users navigating Educator Portal
Educator Resource Videos for Year-End Model States
videos providing information about assessment format, accessibility, and Kite Educator Portal procedures
Enrollment Upload Template (csv)
template used to enroll multiple students at once in Educator Portal
Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Year-End Model States (pdf) 08/01/2023
supports facilitators in accessing DLM required test administration training and support resources
Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Year-End Model States (pdf) 08/01/2023
helps users access DLM required test administration training
Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf) 08/01/2023
familiarizes educators and students with testlets and Student Portal
Materials Collections for English Language Arts for Year-End States
list of materials commonly needed in ELA testlets
Materials Collections for Mathematics for Year-End Model States
list of materials commonly needed in Mathematics testlets
Materials Collections for Science
list of materials commonly needed in Science testlets
Required Test Administrator Training
The 2023-2024 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.