1. Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment Consortium
The Next Generation Assessment:
Supporting College & Career Readiness
June 2011
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2. Agenda Who is the DLM Consortium?
What are Major Features of the DLM Project?

3. State Participants

4. Key Features
Common Core Essential Elements (CCEE) and achievement level descriptors (ALD)
Learning maps
Dynamic assessment
Structured Scaffolding
Inclusion of instructionally-relevant tasks
Instructionally-embedded and stand-alone versions

5. Key Features
Advanced feedback and reporting systems (including growth modeling)
Technology Platform
Universal Design
Professional Development