1. Instruction and the
Dynamic Learning
Maps Alternate
Assessment
P. Shane, VT Agency of Education
2015 BEST/MTSS Summer Institute
June 25, 2015

2. DLM Resources Guide
Instruction

3. The Learning Map
• The Learning Map illustrates the route to Target-
level mastery.
• The map is made up of nodes or learning chunks.
• Each “chunk” of learning, or node mastered, will
take the learner closer to the academic Target.
• The Essential Element (EE) is the content-specific
Target. Resources -- http://goo.gl/9Y6L6c

4. The Learning Map
Resources: http://goo.gl/ccOlg2

5. Essential Elements
• Essential Elements (EEs) link standards with grade-
level expectations.
• EEs are academic targets.
• Targets are statements of skill and knowledge and
are aligned with Common Core State Standards.
Math EEs -- http://goo.gl/wEPEVn
ELA EEs --http://goo.gl/Mh2hln

6. Nodes
• Nodes in the map represent specific
knowledge, skills, and understandings.
• 1,645 nodes in English language arts map
2,312 nodes in the mathematics map
• Clusters of content-specific nodes mark each
linkage level.
• Nodes & linkage levels are determined by First
Contact Survey and Personal Needs Profile
(PNP). Resources: http://goo.gl/9Y6L6c

7. KEY:
IP Initial Precursor
SP Supporting
DP Distal Precursor
S Successor
PP Proximal
Precursor
UN Untested
T Target
Nodes

8. Mastery
Linkage Level
Nodes
Target or beyond
(Essential Element)
Successor
Target
Proximal
Distal
Initial

9. Nodes & Linkage Level
Progressions
• Successor - exceeds grade level complexity
& access
• Target - meets grade level complexity &
access
• Proximal Precursor - nearly meets grade
level complexity & access
• Distal Precursor - below grade level
complexity & access
• Initial Precursor - significantly below grade
level complexity & access Resources: http://goo.gl/ccOlg2

10. Questions?
Call or email
• P. Shane at 479-1443 or patti.shane@state.vt.us
OR
• The DLM Help Desk
1-855-277-9751
DLM-support@ku.edu
Resources:
Thank You