Delaware

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Model
Instructionally Embedded

2023-24 Testing Windows
Fall: 9/11/23–12/22/23
Spring: 2/5/24–5/17/24

Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science

Contacts
Michelle Jackson, Special Education
April McCrae, Assessment

DDOE Assessment Special Populations

For questions pertaining to Test Administration, Testing Accommodations, and Policy Issues, please visit the Delaware Office of State Assessment or send an email to theresa.bennett@doe.k12.de.us.

Resources

Role
Resource Category
Content Area

Accessibility Manual (pdf) 6/30/2023
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features

Assessment Coordinator Manual for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 6/30/2023
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments

Blueprint English Language Arts for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area

Blueprint Mathematics for Instructionally Embedded Model States (pdf) 11/15/2022
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area

Blueprint Science Phase I with Biology -- DE, DC, and MD Only (pdf)
range of science Essential Elements (EEs) assessed, including High School Biology, for Science

Complete List of Essential Elements for English Language Arts (pdf)
comprehensive list of all ELA Essential Elements currently part of the DLM learning map model

Complete List of Essential Elements for Mathematics (pdf)
comprehensive list of all Mathematics Essential Elements currently part of the DLM learning map model

Currently Tested Essential Elements for English Language Arts
these PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes

Currently Tested Essential Elements for Mathematics
lists of PDFs for each Mathematics Essential Element available for assessment. These PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes

Currently Tested Essential Elements for Science
lists of PDFs for each Science Essential Element available for assessment. These PDFs provide the nodes at each linkage level and a mini-map showing the pathways between the nodes

Data Management Manual (pdf) 10/09/2023
supports data managers with managing user, student, and roster data in Educator Portal

DCPS and DLM Alternate Assessment User Guide (pdf) 08/26/2022
provides guidance and information for teachers administering the DCPS within the DLM system

DCPS Blueprint English Language Arts for Delaware (pdf) 
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area

DCPS Blueprint Mathematics for Delaware (pdf) 
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) and the requirements for coverage within each conceptual area

DCPS Blueprint Science with Biology for Delaware (pdf)
range of science Essential Elements (EEs) assessed, including High School Biology, for Science

Required Test Administrator Training

The 2023-2024 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.