Wisconsin

State of Wisconsin image

Model
Year-End

2026-27 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/14/26–02/19/27
Spring: 03/15/27–04/23/27

Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies

Contacts
Michael Peacy, Assessment
Iris Jacobson Special Education

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Resources

Role
Resource Category
Content Area

Materials Collections for English Language Arts for Year-End States
list of materials commonly needed in ELA testlets

Materials Collections for Mathematics for Year-End Model States
list of materials commonly needed in mathematics testlets

Materials Collections for Science
list of materials commonly needed in science testlets

Parent Interpretive Guide for Year-End Model States for Wisconsin (pdf)
information about DLM assessment results and individual student reports

Parent Notification Letter for Year-End Model States for Wisconsin (docx) 
notification letter for districts testing in mathematics, English language arts, and science
Parent Notification Letter for Year-End Model States for Wisconsin (en Español) (docx)
carta de notificación para los distritos examinándose en matemáticas, artes del idioma inglés, y ciencia
Parent Notification Letter for Year-End Model States for Wisconsin (Hmong) (docx)
notification letter, in Hmong, for districts testing in mathematics, English language arts, and science

Parent Portal User Guide for District Staff (pdf) 08/04/2026
please reference the video guide for instructions on how to view score reports

Parent Portal User Guide for Parents (pdf) 08/04/2026
Parent Portal User Guide for Parents (en Español) (pdf) 08/04/2026
reference the video guide for instructions on how to view score reports

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.

Link to DLM professional development modules.

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

Sample Testlet Information Pages and Released Testlets in Science
resources providing test administrators with information specific to science testlets

Science Educator Resources
resources to support teachers using DLM Science Essential Elements during instruction

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.