| 2016 |
Making Science Accessible to Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities |
Andersen, L. & Nash, B. L. |
Journal Article |
| 2018 |
Articulating the Validity Evidence for a Science Alternate Assessment |
Andersen, L., Nash, B. L., & Bechard, S. |
Journal Article |
| 2021 |
2020–2021 DLM Administration During COVID-19: Participation, Performance, and Educational Experience (pdf) |
ATLAS |
Technical Report |
| 2019 |
Use of Evidence-Centered Design to Develop Learning Maps-Based Assessments |
Bechard, S., Clark, A. K., Swinburne Romine, R., Karvonen, M., Kingston, N. M., & Erickson, K. |
Journal Article |
| 2021 |
Opportunities and Challenges of Applying Cognitive Process Dimensions to Map-Based Learning and Alternate Assessment |
Bechard, S., Karvonen, M., & Erickson, K. |
Journal Article |
| 2019 |
Spring 2019 Teacher Survey (pdf) |
Beitling, B., Clark, A. K. |
Research Synopsis |
| 2019 |
2018-2019 Test Administration Observations (pdf) |
Beitling, B., Clark, A. K. |
Research Synposis |
| 2021 |
Characteristics of Students Who Take Dynamic Learning Maps® Alternate Assessments (pdf) |
Burnes, J. J. & Clark, A. K. |
Technical Report |
| 2016 |
External Review during the 2015-2016 Academic Year (pdf) |
Clark, A. K., Beitling, B., Bell, B., & Karvonen, M. |
Technical Report |
| 2025 |
Artificial Intelligence in Science and Mathematics Assessment for Students with Disabilities: Opportunities and Challenges |
Clark, A. K., Hirt, A., Whitcomb, D., Thompson, W.J., Wine, M., Karvonen, M. |
Journal Article |
| 2020 |
Constructing and Evaluating a Validation Argument for a Next-Generation Alternate Assessment (pdf) |
Clark, A. K. & Karvonen, M. |
Journal Article |
| 2021 |
Instructionally Embedded Assessment: Theory of Action for an Innovative System |
Clark, A. K. & Karvonen, M. |
Journal Article |
| 2014 |
External Review during the 2013-14 Academic Year (pdf) |
Clark, A. K., Karvonen, M., & Swinburne Romine, R. |
Technical Report |
| 2016 |
Field Test Summary of Findings (pdf) |
Clark, A. K., Karvonen, M., & Wells Moreaux, S. |
Technical Report |
| 2021 |
Preliminary Summary of 2020–2021 Participation in DLM Assessments (pdf) |
Clark, A. K., Kavitsky, E., & Hoover, J. C. |
Project Brief |
| 2021 |
Summary of 2020-2021 Student Performance on DLM Assessments (pdf) |
Clark, A. K., Kavitsky, E., Hoover, J. C., Karvonen, M. |
Project Brief |
| 2014 |
Comparison of Attribute Coding Procedures for Retrofitting Cognitive Diagnostic Models (pdf) |
Clark, A. K. & Kingston, N. M. |
White Paper |
| 2014 |
Summary of results from the fall 2013 pilot administration of the Dynamic Learning Maps® Alternate Assessment System (pdf) |
Clark, A. K., Kingston, N. M., Templin, J., & Pardos, Z. |
Technical Report |
| 2022 |
Educator Perspectives on Instructionally Embedded Assessments (pdf) |
Clark, A. K, Kobrin, J. L., & Hirt., A. |
Research Synopsis |
| 2023 |
Teacher Use of Diagnostic Score Reports for Instructional Decision-Making in the Subsequent Academic Year |
Clark, A. K., Kobrin, J. L., Karvonen, M., & Hirt, A. |
Journal Article |
| 2025 |
Teacher Perspectives of Instructionally Embedded Assessments (pdf) |
Clark, A. K., Kobrin, J., Mulvihill, M., Hirt, A. |
Journal Article |
| 2022 |
Teacher Assessment Literacy: Implications for Diagnostic Assessment Systems (pdf) |
Clark, A. K., Nash, B. L., & Karvonen, M. |
Journal Article |
| 2017 |
Condensed Mastery Profile Method for Setting Standards for Diagnostic Assessment Systems (pdf) |
Clark, A. K., Nash, B. L., Karvonen, M., & Kingston, N. M. |
Journal Article |
| 2015 |
External Review during the 2014-15 Academic Year (pdf) |
Clark, A. K., Swinburne Romine, R., Bell, B., & Karvonen, M. |
Technical Report |
| 2019 |
Instructionally Embedded Assessment: Patterns of Use and Outcomes (pdf) |
Clark, A. K., Thompson, W. J., & Karvonen, M. |
Technical Report |
| 2021 |
The Impact of COVID-19: Validity Considerations and Scoring and Reporting in Flexible Scenarios (pdf) |
Clark, A. K., Thompson, W. J., Kobrin, J. L., Kavitsky, E., & Karvonen, M. |
Project Brief |
| 2024 |
2023–2024 Science Technical Manual Update |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2021 |
2020–21 Technical Manual Update – Year-End Model |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2021 |
2020–21 Technical Manual Update – Instructionally Embedded Model |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2021 |
2020-21 Science Technical Manual Update |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2022 |
2021–2022 Technical Manual – Instructionally Embedded Model |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2022 |
2021–2022 Technical Manual – Year-End Model |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2022 |
2021–22 Science Technical Manual Update |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2017 |
2016-17 Technical Manual Update – Year-End Model (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2023 |
2022–2023 Technical Manual Update—Instructionally Embedded Model |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2019 |
2018-19 Technical Manual Update – Year-End Model (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2019 |
2018-19 Science Technical Manual Update (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2018 |
2016-17 Science Technical Manual Update (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2018 |
2017-18 Technical Manual Update – Integrated Model (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2018 |
2017-18 Technical Manual Update – Year-End Model (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2018 |
2017-18 Science Technical Manual Update (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2017 |
2015-16 Technical Manual Update – Integrated Model (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2017 |
2015-16 Technical Manual Appendices – Integrated Model (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2017 |
2015-16 Technical Manual Update – Year-End Model (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2017 |
2015-16 Technical Manual Appendices – Year-End Model (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2017 |
2015-16 Science Technical Manual (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2017 |
2015-16 Science Technical Manual Appendices (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2017 |
2016-17 Technical Manual Update – Integrated Model (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2017 |
2016-17 Technical Manual Appendices – Integrated Model (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2017 |
2016-17 Technical Manual Appendices – Year-End Model (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2016 |
2014-15 Technical Manual - Integrated Model (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2016 |
2014-15 Technical Manual – Year-End (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2016 |
2014-15 Technical Manual Appendices - Integrated Model (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2016 |
2014-15 Technical Manual Appendices – Year-End (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2016 |
Individual Education Programs Based on the DLM Essential Elements (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Brief |
| 2024 |
2023–2024 Technical Manual Update—Instructionally Embedded Model |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2021 |
A Future of Opportunity (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Brief |
| 2020 |
2019-20 Science Technical Manual Update |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2024 |
2023–2024 Technical Manual Update—Year-End Model |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2023 |
2022–2023 Science Technical Manual Update |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2020 |
2019–20 Technical Manual Update – Year-End Model |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2020 |
2019–20 Technical Manual Update – Instructionally Embedded Model |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2023 |
2022–2023 Technical Manual Update—Year-End Model |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2019 |
2018-19 Technical Manual Update – Integrated Model (pdf) |
Dynamic Learning Maps Consortium |
Technical Manual |
| 2025 |
Non-Symbolic Language Synopsis |
Erickson, K., Karvonen, M. |
Research Synopsis |
| 2023 |
Parent Feedback on DLM Individual Student Score Reports (pdf) |
Gane, B. D., & Clark, A. K. |
Research Synopsis |
| 2020 |
Aligned Academic Achievement Standards to Support Pursuit of Postsecondary Opportunities: Instructionally Embedded Model (pdf) |
Karvonen, M., Burnes, J. J., Clark, A. K., & Kavitsky, E. |
Technical Report |
| 2019 |
Students With the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities Who Are Also English Learners |
Karvonen, M., Clark, A. K. |
Journal Article |
| 2021 |
Approaches to Identification and Instruction for Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities Who Are English Learners (pdf) |
Karvonen, M., Clark, A. K., Carlson, C., Wells-Moreaux, S., & Burnes, J. J. |
Journal Article |
| 2022 |
Aligned Academic Achievement Standards to Support Pursuit of Postsecondary Opportunities: Year-End Model (pdf) |
Karvonen, M., Clark, A. K., & Kavitsky, E. |
Technical Report |
| 2015 |
Standard Setting Technical Report Year End (pdf) |
Karvonen, M., Clark, A. K., & Nash, B. L. |
Technical Report |
| 2015 |
Standard Setting Technical Report Integrated Model (pdf) |
Karvonen, M., Clark, A. K., & Nash, B. L. |
Technical Report |
| 2021 |
Supporting Pursuit of Postsecondary Opportunities: Instructionally Embedded Model (pdf) |
Karvonen, M., Kavitsky, E., Burnes, J. J., & Clark, A. K. |
Research Synopsis |
| 2024 |
Data to Inform Academic Instruction for Students with Extensive Support Needs: Availability, Use, and Perceptions (pdf) |
Karvonen, M., Ruhter, L., & Clark, A. K. |
Journal Article |
| 2024 |
Response Process Evidence for Academic Assessments of Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities |
Karvonen, M., Swinburne Romine, R., & Clark, A. K. |
Journal Article |
| 2016 |
The Philosophical Underpinnings and Key Features of the Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment |
Kingston, N. M., Karvonen, M., Bechard, S., & Erickson, K. |
Journal Article |
| 2017 |
Fostering Inclusion of Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities by Using Learning Map Models and Map-Based Assessments |
Kingston, N. M., Karvonen, M., Thompson, W. J., Wehmeyer, M. L., & Shogren, K. A. |
Journal Article |
| 2019 |
Year-End Model Use of Optional Instructionally Embedded Assessements: 2018-2019 (pdf) |
Kobrin, J. L. & Clark, A. K. |
Research Synopsis |
| 2022 |
Exploring Educator Perspectives on Potential Accessibility Gaps in the Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment (pdf) |
Kobrin, J. L., Clark, A. K., & Kavitsky, E. |
Research Synopsis |
| 2022 |
Developing and Refining a Model for Measuring Implementation Fidelity for an Instructionally Embedded Assessment System |
Kobrin, J. L., Karvonen, M., Clark, A. K., & Thompson W. J. |
Journal Article |
| 2020 |
Interim Report on Development and Revision of Essential Elements in Science for the Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment System (pdf) |
Koebley, S., Swinburne Romine, R., McCann, M., & Glore, C. |
Technical Report |
| 2016 |
Test Takers and the Validity of Score Interpretations |
Kopriva, R., Thurlow, M. L., Perie, M., Lazarus, S. L., & Clark, A. K. |
Journal Article |
| 2016 |
Summary of the Science Development Process (pdf) |
Nash, B. L. & Bechard, S. |
Technical Report |
| 2016 |
First Contact: A Census Report on the Characteristics of Students Eligible to Take Alternate Assessments (pdf) |
Nash, B. L., Clark, A. K., & Karvonen, M. |
Technical Report |
| 2016 |
Standard Setting Technical Report Science (pdf) |
Nash, B. L., Clark, A. K., Karvonen, M., & Brussow, J. |
Technical Report |
| 2019 |
Standard Setting Technical Report Science: Grades 3 and 7 (pdf) |
Nash, B. L., Kavitsky, E., & Clark, A. K. |
Technical Report |
| 2020 |
Accessibility for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired (pdf) |
Nehler, C., Burnes, J. J., & Clark, A. K. |
Brief |
| 2019 |
Teacher Rating of Student Mastery Study: Pilot (pdf) |
Nehler, C., Clark, A. K. |
Research Synopsis |
| 2019 |
Interviews with Teachers of Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities who are English Learners (pdf) |
Nehler, C., Clark, A. K., & Karvonen, M. |
Research Synopsis |
| 2019 |
Considerations for Measuring Academic Growth on Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessments (pdf) |
Nehler, C., Clark, A. K., & Karvonen, M. |
White Paper |
| 2013 |
The Arc Parent Focus Groups DLM Final Report (pdf) |
Nitsch, C. |
Technical Report |
| 2022 |
2020–2021 DLM Administration During COVID-19: Student Instruction and Assessment Experience (pdf) |
Richmond, A., Kavitsky, E., Clark, A. K., & Kobrin, J. L. |
Project Brief |
| 2014 |
Text complexity in the Dynamic Learning Maps™ Alternate Assessment System (pdf) |
Schuster, J. & Erickson, K. |
White Paper |
| 2016 |
Instructionally Embedded Assessments (pdf) |
Swinburne Romine, R. & Santamaria, L. |
Brief |
| 2025 |
Learning Maps as Cognitive Models for Instruction and Assessment |
Swinburne Romine, R., Schuster, J., Karvonen, M., Thompson, W.J., Erickson, K., Simmering, V., Bechard, S. |
Journal Article |
| 2025 |
Using Multilevel Regression and Poststratification to Estimate Reliability for Student Groups (pdf) |
Thompson, W. J. |
Technical Report |
| 2018 |
Assessing Model Fit for the Dynamic Learning Maps® Alternate Assessment Using a Bayesian Estimation (pdf) |
Thompson, W. J. |
Technical Report |
| 2019 |
Bayesian Psychometrics for Diagnostic Assessments: A Proof of Concept (pdf) |
Thompson, W. J. |
Research Report |
| 2020 |
Reliability for the Dynamic Learning Maps Assessments: A Comparison of Methods (pdf) |
Thompson, W. J. |
Technical Report |
| 2021 |
Using Propensity Scores to Evaluate Changes in Cross-Year Performance Distributions (pdf) |
Thompson, W. J., and Hoover, J. C. |
Technical Report |
| 2024 |
Improving Instructional Decision-Making Using Diagnostic Classification Models |
Thompson, W. J., & Clark, A. K. |
Journal Article |
| 2019 |
Measuring the Reliability of Diagnostic Mastery Classifications at Multiple Levels of Reporting (pdf) |
Thompson, W. J., Clark, A. K., & Nash, B. L. |
Journal Article |
| 2023 |
Using Simulated Retests to Estimate the Reliability of Diagnostic Assessment Systems (pdf) |
Thompson, W.J., Nash, B., Clark, A.K., & Hoover, J.C. |
Journal Article |
| 2022 |
A Diagnostic Framework for the Empirical Evaluation of Learning Maps |
Thompson W. J., & Nash, B. L. |
Journal Article |
