Tennessee

State of Tennessee

Model
Instructionally Embedded

2025-26 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/08/25–12/19/25
Spring: 02/02/26–05/15/26

Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics

Contacts
Nancy Williams, Assessment 
Alison Gauld, Special Education

Tennessee Department of Education

Resources

Role
Resource Category
Content Area

Educator Resource Videos for Tennesseevideo
videos providing information about assessment format, accessibility, and Kite Educator Portal procedures

Enrollment Upload Template (csv) 07/23/2025
template used to enroll multiple students at once in Educator Portal

Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 08/05/2025
supports facilitators in accessing DLM required test administration training and support resources

Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 08/05/2025
helps users access DLM required test administration training

Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf) 08/05/2025
familiarizes educators and students with testlets and Student Portal

Materials Collections for Mathematics for Instructionally Embedded Model States
list of materials commonly needed in Mathematics testlets

Parent Interpretive Guide for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf)
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports

Parent Interpretive Guide (en Español) for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf)
información sobre los resultados de las evaluaciones DLM y los informes individuales de estudiantes

Required Test Administrator Training

The 2025-2026 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.