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Voorhees reports DLM results, outlines targeted interventions for students with significant disabilities
Summary
Special services staff presented Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) results and a plan of interventions. Presenters said 19 students took DLM ELA and 19 took DLM math in spring 2025; math results trended higher than ELA. The district described assessment eligibility, teacher training, and curricular tools being adopted to support growth.
At the October board meeting, special services staff presented Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) assessment results for students with the most significant disabilities, reporting that 19 students were assessed in English language arts and 19 in mathematics during the spring testing window.
The presentation, led by Dr. Alegria and Ms. Ross from the district's special services team, explained that DLM is an alternate, individualized, computer-based assessment for students who cannot take the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA). Dr. Alegria said the DLM 'gives us an opportunity to celebrate progress, not just proficiency,' and emphasized that testlets adapt to each student's responses.
Presenters described the strict eligibility criteria used by IEP teams: a documented…
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