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This School Year Field Testing New Science Items

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This School Year Field Testing New Science Items

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4 science field testlets

Delivered in 2 test forms

2 testlets in each form

Deliver at the beginning of the window and can be taken anytime throughout the window

Regular (operational) testlets will continue to deliver normally

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Updated Science Essential Elements for SY 2026-2027

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Updated Science Essential Elements for SY 2026-2027

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What is new:

Updated Science EEs will be tested spring 2027

Additional Grade band (K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9– 12)

4 Linkage levels Initial Precursor, Distal Precursor, Proximal Precursor, Target

Expanded learning progressions/skills in the mini maps

Expanded content connections between science and engineering practices (SEP) and the disciplinary core ideas (DCI)

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Instructional Resources for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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Instructional Resources for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

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Utah's Alternate Assessment Resources Padlet

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Utah's Alternate Assessment Resources Padlet

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Alternate Assessments and Students with Significant Cognitive Disability Presentation

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Alternate Assessments and Students with Significant Cognitive Disability Presentation

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Updates coming soon

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Essential Elements and Utah Core Curriculum Standards Crosswalks

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Essential Elements and Utah Core Curriculum Standards Crosswalks

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The crosswalks for ELA and Math are located on the Instructional Resources for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities - USBE Padlet

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Does my state use the IE or YE model?
The instructional resources on this page are for states using the Year-End model.

An asterisk (*) by the resource means your state may offer a custom version. To check for custom resources, go to your state's DLM webpage and filter on Instructional Resources.

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Instructional Resources for YE Model States

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DLM online assessments are for students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom general state assessments are not appropriate, even with accommodations

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Essential Elements Mathematics Lesson Plans Padlet

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Essential Elements Mathematics Lesson Plans Padlet

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DLM Instructionally Embedded assessments are designed to help teachers integrate the assessment with their classroom instruction to guide the students individual instructional needs.

These assessments are optional but recommended as benchmarks to help teachers implement guided instruction.

The Instructionally Embedded test window is 09/14/26–02/19/27

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Guidance for Using Instructionally Embedded Assessments

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Guidance for Using Instructionally Embedded Assessments

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Once students are rostered to teachers, they can see student score reports in Educator Portal. Click on the "Reports" tab, then choose "Student Report Archive" from the drop down menu. Enter the students last name or SSID # and click "Search" to see the reports.

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Accessing the Student Report Archive - Page 89

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Accessing the Student Report Archive - Page 89

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Score Report Resources on the DLM Website

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Score Report Resources on the DLM Website

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Filter on Scoring and Reporting in Educator Portal to see the resources available. https://dynamiclearningmaps.org/utah

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Video Transcript (pdf) What is Skill Mastery? Video Transcript (pdf) What Information is Contained in a Score Report? Video Transcript (pdf) How Can Score Reports Be Used? Video Transcript (pdf)

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DLM Score Report Resources for Year-End States

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Video Transcript (pdf) What is Skill Mastery? Video Transcript (pdf) What Information is Contained in a Score Report? Video Transcript (pdf) How Can Score Reports Be Used? Video Transcript (pdf)

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All test administrators (teachers) are required to complete DLM's training courses in order to administer the DLM.  Test administrators will not have access to testlet information until this training is completed with passing scores.
Each Module will have a post test, that must be passed with a score of 80% or higher in order to move to the  next module.
New Teachers will have 4 modules to complete.  The total time is approximately 3 hours.  The modules can be taken in one sitting or broken up over several days.
Returning Teachers will have one module to complete with one quiz.  The total time is approximately 1 hour.
The DLM Training Courses are accessed through your Educator Portal account.  Below is the guide to assist with accessing and completing the training course.

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The blueprint outlines the EEs that are assessed in the spring. Make sure to use these updated blueprints.

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It is recommended to bookmark this padlet so you will have easy access to the guidance and resources in the future.

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Utah administers the DLM alternate assessments in the following subjects and grades:

English Language Art: grades 3-11

Mathematics: grades 3-11

Science: grades 4-11

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DLM Administration Training Power Point SY 2026-2027 COMING SOON

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DLM Administration Training Power Point SY 2026-2027 COMING SOON

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Required test administrator training - linked through Educator Portal

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Required test administrator training - linked through Educator Portal

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Teachers will now access the DLM required Test Administrators Training through their Educator Portal Account.

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Reminder: Do not give out, loan, or share your password with anyone. Allowing others access to your Educator Portal account may cause unauthorized access to private information. Access to educational records is governed by federal and state law.

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Reminder: Do not give out, loan, or share your password with anyone. Allowing others access to your Educator Portal account may cause unauthorized access to private information. Access to educational records is governed by federal and state law.

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There is new Alternate Assessment Participation criteria!

Updated March 2026

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Test Administrators should access every test information page (TIPs) for every testlet they administer. This page will provide all information needed before the student takes the test; materials needed, the linkage level the testlet is, how many questions, computer or teacher administered, etc.

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This manual outlines various accessibility supports available for DLM testing and provides use cases and ideas for how access DLM testlets to students who need more intensive supports.

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All test administrators need to read and be familiar with this manual.

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The mini maps are the currently tested EEs that outline the skills at the different Linkage levels.

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The documents below detail the Essential Elements being tested. For a list of all Dynamic Learning Maps ® Essential Elements, see Essential Elements for English Language Arts (pdf).

NOTE: Essential Elements marked with a gray flag are not assessed in Year-End states.
Does my state use the IE or YE model?
Essential Elements Content Area

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Currently Tested Essential Elements for English Language Arts (ELA)

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DLM online assessments are for students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom general state assessments are not appropriate, even with accommodations

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The blueprint outlines the EEs that are assessed in the spring. Be sure to use these updated blueprints.

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The mini maps are the currently tested EEs that outline the skills at the different Linkage levels.

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The documents below detail the currently tested Essential Elements. For a list of all Dynamic Learning Maps ® Essential Elements,, see Essential Elements for Mathematics (pdf).

NOTE: Essential Elements marked with a gray flag are not assessed in Year-End states.
Does my state use the IE or YE model?
Essential Elements Content Area

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Currently Tested Essential Elements for Mathematics

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DLM online assessments are for students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom general state assessments are not appropriate, even with accommodations

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The blueprint outlines the EEs that are assessed in the spring.
Elementary grades 4-5
Middle School grades 6-8
High School grades 9-12

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The mini maps are the currently tested EEs that outline the skills at the different Linkage levels.

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The documents below detail the currently tested Essential Elements. For a list of all Dynamic Learning Maps ® Essential Elements, see Essential Elements for Science (pdf).

NOTE: Only Delaware, District of Columbia, and Maryland assess High School End of Instruction Biology. Life Science Essential Elements marked with a gray flag are only assessed in those states.

Essential Elements Content Area

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Currently Tested Essential Elements for Science

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DLM online assessments are for students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom general state assessments are not appropriate, even with accommodations

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Toggle between the different subjects by using the tabs.

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Does my state use the IE or YE model?
The instructional resources on this page are for states using the Year-End model.

An asterisk (*) by the resource means your state may offer a custom version. To check for custom resources, go to your state's DLM webpage and filter on Instructional Resources.

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Instructional Resources for YE Model States

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DLM online assessments are for students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom general state assessments are not appropriate, even with accommodations

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Who is a Student with a Significant Cognitive Disability?

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Who is a Student with a Significant Cognitive Disability?

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Who is a student with a significant cognitive disability

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Elementary grades 4-5
Middle School grades 6-8
High School grades 9-12

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Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) is Utah's alternate assessment for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities used for accountability in place of RISE, Utah Aspire Plus, and ACT.

DLM is a computer based adaptive assessment that measures student's knowledge of Utah's alternate achievement standards for English language arts, mathematics, and science the Essential Elements.

Make sure to read all documents under the "Utah Guidance Documents" and "Alternate Assessment IEP Compliance" columns to ensure you understand Utah's expectations and compliance areas for alternate assessment Participation.

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USBE Contact- Tracy Gooley, Special Education Assessment Specialist 

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USBE Contact- Tracy Gooley, Special Education Assessment Specialist 

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For questions about accessibility and accommodations for
PEEP, KEEP, Acadience, WIDA, NAEP, DLM and all other alternate assessments, reach out to
tracy.gooley@schools.utah.gov

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The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Special Education Services (SES) is required under many federal and state laws to provide support and oversight to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Individual Education Program (IEP) teams to implement appropriate accessibility, accommodations, and participation in grade-level instruction and statewide assessments for all students across Utah. This webpage provides policies, guidance documents, and other resources to assist IEP, 504, and English Learner teams with selecting, administering, and evaluating accessibility and assistive technology needs, accommodations, and assessment participation.

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The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Special Education Services (SES) is required under many federal and state laws to provide support and oversight to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Individual Education Program (IEP) teams to implement appropriate accessibility, accommodations, and participation in grade-level instruction and statewide assessments for all students across Utah.

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You can access everything you need for DLM on this home page.  BOOKMARK THIS ONE!

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2023-24 Testing Windows
Instructionally Embedded: 9/11/23-2/23/24
Spring: 3/11/24-6/7/24
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.

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DLM online assessments are for students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom general state assessments are not appropriate, even with accommodations

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Instructional Resources for YE Model States

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DLM online assessments are for students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom general state assessments are not appropriate, even with accommodations

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DLM's Instructionally Embedded Assessments Recourse Videos

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DLM's Instructionally Embedded Assessments Recourse Videos

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Click on the arrow in the "Search by Title" menu box to open up the resource video options.

The DLM Instructionally Embedded Assessments video walks through the reason for using the instructionally embedded assessments and how it supports the instructional cycle.

The Using the DLM Instruction & Assessment Planner During the Optional Instructionally Embedded Window video walks through how to use the Instruction and Assessment Planner to assess instructional embedded assessments.

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Educator Resource Videos for Year-End States | Dynamic Learning Maps

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DLM videos providing information about assessment format, accessibility, and Educator Portal procedures.

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Walks through users how to complete tasks in Educator Portal (includes screenshots).

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Instructional Resources for YE Model States | Dynamic Learning Maps

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DLM online assessments are for students with significant cognitive disabilities for whom general state assessments are not appropriate, even with accommodations

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DLM Professional Development Other Instructional Resources

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DLM Professional Development Other Instructional Resources

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Dynamic Learning Maps Professional Development

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Guide to DLM Requires Test Administrator Training

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Guide to DLM Requires Test Administrator Training

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Practice and Released Testlets - Demo Log-Ins

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Practice and Released Testlets - Demo Log-Ins

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The guide has the practice testlets passwords and instructions for accessing other released testlets.

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DLM Professional Development Modules Page

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DLM Professional Development Modules Page

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Additional PD Modules, Tar Heel Readers and other text resources, lesson supports, communication supports, and more!

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Professional Development Modules Organized by Claim or Domain

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Dynamic Learning Maps Professional Development

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Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessment Proficiency Level Cut Points

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Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessment Proficiency Level Cut Points

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Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessment Proficiency Level Cut Points

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Essential Elements and PD Modules Cross Reference Spreadsheet

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Essential Elements and PD Modules Cross Reference Spreadsheet

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Science Spring 2027 Instructional Resources

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Science Spring 2027 Instructional Resources

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Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessments

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Developing reliable, data-driven assessments that measure growth and performance for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

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Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessments

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Developing reliable, data-driven assessments that measure growth and performance for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

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Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessments

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Developing reliable, data-driven assessments that measure growth and performance for students with significant cognitive disabilities.