Educator Resource Videos for Tennessee
videos providing information about assessment format, accessibility, and Kite Educator Portal procedures
Tennessee
Model
Instructionally Embedded
2026-27 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/14/26–12/18/26
Spring: 02/01/27–05/07/27
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics
Contacts
Nancy Williams, Assessment
Alison Gauld, Special Education
Resources
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 English Language Arts for Instructionally Embedded Model States
list of materials commonly needed in ELA testlets
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) 02/03/2026
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports
Parent Interpretive Guide for Instructionally Embedded Model States (en Español) (pdf)
información sobre los resultados de las evaluaciones DLM y los informes individuales de estudiantes
Parent Notification Letter for Tennessee (docx)
notification letter for parents for districts testing in English language arts and Mathematics
Parent Notification Letter for Tennessee (en Español) (docx)
carta de notificación para los distritos examinándose en Artes del Idioma Inglés y Matemáticas
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
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.