DLM Training for District Roles
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
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Model
Year-End
2026-27 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/14/26–02/19/27
Spring: 03/08/27–06/11/27
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts and Mathematics
Contacts
Pillar Ngiraswei, Assessment
Lyliza Madris, Assessment
Resources
DLM Writing Testlets Overview
training video designed to provide test administrators with specific information about DLM writing testlets
Educator Portal User Guide for Year-End Model States (pdf) 07/31/2026
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
Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) 08/04/2026
supports facilitators in accessing DLM required test administration training and support resources
Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training (pdf) 08/04/2026
helps users access DLM required test administration training
Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf) 09/14/2026
familiarizes educators and students with testlets and Student Portal
How to Interpret and Use DLM Score Reports for Year-End Model States
This short, single-lesson module explains the contents and uses of score reports for the Dynamic Learning Maps®, or DLM®, alternate assessment.
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
Parent Interpretive Guide for Year-End Model States (pdf) 02/03/2026
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports
Parent Interpretive Guide for Year-End Model States (en Español) (pdf) 02/03/2026
información sobre los resultados de las evaluaciones DLM y los informes individuales de estudiantes
The Dynamic Learning Maps® (DLM®) Alternate Assessment Consortium supports educators with professional development modules. Learn more at DLM's professional development site, hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Professional Development Modules Supporting Essential Elements (xlsx)
these tables (one tab each for Mathematics and ELA) cross-reference specific professional development modules to Essential Elements. This gives teachers the ability to further enhance instruction on specific Essential Elements
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in English Language Arts
resources providing test administrators with information specific to ELA testlets
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.