New York

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Model
Year-End

2024-25 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/30/24–02/21/25
Spring: 03/10/25–06/06/25

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

DLM Familiar Texts for English Language Arts
resources and source books to assist in teaching students to comprehend text through listening or reading

DLM Training for District Roles 07/25/2024
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) 08/06/2024
provides guidance and support for users navigating Educator Portal

Educator Resource Videos for Year-End Model Statesvideo
videos providing information about assessment format, accessibility, and Kite Educator Portal procedures

Eligibility Criteria for Participation in the NYSAA, Policy Brief and Memo (pdf)

Enrollment Upload Template (csv) 08/02/2024
template used to enroll multiple students at once in Educator Portal

Essential Elements for Science (pdf)

Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Year-End Model States (pdf) 07/12/2024
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) 07/12/2024
helps users access DLM required test administration training

Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf) 07/26/2024
familiarizes educators and students with testlets and Student Portal

Helpful Reminders for Year-End Model States (pdf) 08/15/2024

Instructionally Embedded Assessments Infographic (Optional, Year-End) (pdf) 08/01/2024

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

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.