State Organizational Table for New York (xlsx) 11/14/2025
names and numbers of schools and districts in New York
New York
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, 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
Technology Specifications Manual (pdf) 07/31/2026
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment
Test Administration Manual for Year-End Model States (pdf) 07/31/2026
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment
Using Mini-Maps to Plan Instruction (pdf)
Includes an example ELA mini-map to illustrate the features and uses of mini-maps for ELA, mathematics, and science
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.