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
Tennessee
Model
Instructionally Embedded
2026-27 Testing Windows
Fall: 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
Parent Notification Letter for Instructionally Embedded Model States (English Language Arts and Mathematics) (docx)
notification letter for parents for districts testing in English language arts and Mathematics
Parent Notification Letter for Instructionally Embedded Model States (English Language Arts and Mathematics) (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
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) 08/04/2026
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) 07/31/2026
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment
Test Administration Manual for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 07/31/2026
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment
Using Mini-Maps to Plan Instruction (pdf)
Includes an example ELA mini-map to illustrate the features and uses of mini-maps for ELA, mathematics, and science
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.