Parent Interpretive Guide for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 10/01/2024
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports
Tennessee
Model
Instructionally Embedded
Testing Window
2024 Fall Window: 09/09/24-12/20/24
2025 Spring Window: 02/03/25–05/16/25
Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics
Contacts
Nancy Williams, Assessment
Alison Gauld, Special Education
Resources
Parent Interpretive Guide (en Español) for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 10/01/2024
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.
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
Roster Upload Template (csv)
template used to roster students to content areas and test administrators in Educator Portal
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in English Language Arts
resources providing test administrators with information specific to ELA testlets
Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in Mathematics
resources providing test administrators with information specific to Mathematics testlets
State Organizational Table for Tennessee (xlsx) 11/25/2024
names and numbers of schools and districts in Tennessee
Talking to Parents about DLM Score Reports for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf)
formerly called the Teacher Interpretive Guide, this document helps teachers when talking to parents about DLM student reports
Technology Specifications Manual (pdf) 07/31/2024
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment
TEC (Test, Exit, Clear) Upload Template (csv)
template used to batch remove students from Educator Portal
Required Test Administrator Training
The 2024-2025 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.