New York

Model
Year-End
2022-23 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 9/12/22–2/22/23
Spring: 3/13/23–6/9/23
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
Accessibility Manual for New York (pdf)
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features
Assessment Coordinator Manual for New York (pdf)
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments
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
Blueprint Science Phase I – General (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
Currently Tested Essential Elements for English Language Arts
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
lists of PDFs for each Mathematics 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
lists of PDFs for each Science 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 for New York (pdf)
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal
Development of DLM Essential Elements for Science (pdf)
a short description of how Essential Elements in Science were developed
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Required Test Administrator Training
Required test administrator training for NYSAA teachers participating in 2021-22 testing will be conducted by the Alternate Assessment Training Network for teachers who work outside of New York City. NYC teachers will receive training through the school building in which they work. Your AATN will announce the details for the training. The Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) is a great place to start, with information about accessing the NYSAA Moodle training site for your first login.