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All DLM New Jersey Specific Resources

Model
Year-End

2024-25 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 09/09/24–12/20/24
Spring: 04/07/25–05/30/25

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

Educator Resource Videos for Year-End Model States
videos providing information about assessment format, accessibility, and Kite Educator Portal procedures

DLM Manuals and Blueprints

Accessibility Manual (pdf)
provides guidance on the selection and use of accessibility features

Assessment Coordinator Manual for Year-End Model States (pdf)
supports district and building staff to prepare for and monitor assessments

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

Blueprint Mathematics for Year-End Model (pdf)
pool of available Essential Elements (EEs) in Mathematics

Blueprint Science Phase I – General (pdf)
range of science Essential Elements (EEs) assessed

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

Facilitator Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Year-End Model States (pdf)
supports facilitators in accessing DLM required test administration training and support resources

Guide to DLM Required Test Administrator Training for Year-End Model States (pdf)
helps users access DLM required test administration training

Guide to Practice Activities and Released Testlets (pdf)
familiarizes educators and students with testlets and Student Portal

Technology Specifications Manual (pdf)
supports technology personnel in preparing schools for the technology needs of the DLM assessment

Test Administration Manual (pdf)
supports Test Administrators in preparing themselves and students for the DLM assessment

Supplemental Resources

Student Participation Resources

New Jersey - DLM Self-Reflection Guide for LEAs Exceeding 1% Participation Cap

New Jersey - DLM 1% Justification 2024-2025 Form (docx)

New Jersey - DLM 1% Justification 2024-2025 Form (pdf)

New Jersey - DLM Participation Criteria (docx)

New Jersey - DLM Participation Criteria (pdf)

New Jersey - Family Overview Alternate Assessment (pdf)

New Jersey - Determine Eligibility Alternate Assessment Roadmap (pdf)

New Jersey - 1% Cap for New Jersey Alternate Assessment

New Jersey - Who Are NJ Students with the Most Significant Intellectual Disabilities

New Jersey - FAQ NJ Alternate Assessment Participation (pdf)

Test Preparation and Training Resources

New Jersey - DLM Assessment Coordinator Training Module 2023-2024 (pptx)

New Jersey - DLM Data Manager Training Module (pptx)

New Jersey - DLM Managing Student Moves and Special Circumstance Codes for Voiding Testlets (pptx)

New Jersey - DLM Sample Testing Checklist for Test Administrators (docx)

New Jersey - DLM Security Breach and Irregularity Report Form (pdf)

New Jersey - DLM Teacher Training Module (pptx)

New Jersey - DLM Test Administration Observation Form (pdf)

New Jersey - DLM Testlet Completion Form (docx)

New Jersey - DLM Test Security Agreement Assessment Coordinators and Other Staff (docx)

New Jersey - DLM Test Security Agreement for Support Staff Present During DLM Test Administration (pdf)

New Jersey - DLM Test Security Agreement Teachers as Test Administrators (pdf)

Materials Collections

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

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

Science Materials Collections
list of materials commonly needed in science testlets

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