North Dakota

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Model
Instructionally Embedded

2023-24 Testing Windows
Fall: 9/11/23–12/15/23
Spring: 2/5/24–5/3/24

Testing Subjects
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science

Contacts
Maggie Williams, Special Education
Michelle Woodcock, Special Education

 

North Dakota Department of Education

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 – General (pdf)
range of science Essential Elements (EEs) assessed

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

Development of DLM Essential Elements for Science (pdf)
a short description of how Essential Elements in Science were developed

District Staff Video Resources for Instructionally Embedded Model States  video
resources designed for district users, including Educator Portal how-to videos and role-specific training videos

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.