New Mexico and Amira Learning
Educator Resources
K-2: Literacy & Math Screeners, Progress Monitoring
Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP) Reading, ISIP Lectura, and ISIP Math assessments are required statewide in grades K-2. ISIP Reading and ISIP Lectura, are available for local use in grade 3.
In addition, educators have access to Istation’s suite of time-saving teacher resources, including ready-to-use teacher lessons for targeted student support in literacy and math.
The assessments and teacher resources are available to LEAs at no cost.
Helpful Links for Educators
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Required Testing Windows (2024-2025)
BOY: August or September*
MOY: December or January*
EOY: April or May*
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NMPED Assessment Information
NMPED ISIP Assessment Coordinator: Mireya Gonzalez
Mireya.Gonzalez@ped.nm.govNMPED Assessment Bureau Istation Resources
Access the 24-25 Memo for SY Statewide Assessment Schedule and Program Information
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ISIP Information
Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP) Reading, ISIP Lectura, and ISIP Math are sophisticated, web-delivered computer-adaptive testing (CAT) systems that provide continuous progress monitoring (CPM) by frequently assessing and reporting student ability in critical domains of reading and math throughout the academic year.
Access more information (login required):
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Istation Student Experience
Grade-Level Appropriate Interface
Learners can choose from a variety of new home screen options to get started. They are involved in the learning process from start to finish!
Progress Tracking
The results screen empowers students to own their data and helps them track their progress across time.
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Communicating with Families
Family engagement can enhance student success in the classroom. Helping families understand Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP) and encouraging them to talk with their child about strengths or areas for growth support a growth mindset and student success.
What is ISIP?
Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP) is an online assessment that will help teachers determine your child’s strengths and areas for growth, personalize their learning, and monitor their progress throughout the school year. ISIP allows teachers to meet your child where they are and provides data to inform instruction.
ISIP is a computer-adaptive assessment that adjusts questions based on student responses. The purpose is not to give your child a score or grade but to determine how to best support their learning.
Students have different areas of strengths and opportunities for growth, and it is important to for the teacher to understand how your child performs in specific learning areas, or skills/domains. This helps teachers know which skills to build and where to focus their support.
ISIP Family Letters
ISIP Subtest Definitions
ISIP™ Skills & Domains for Families (English)
ISIP™ Skills & Domains for Families (Spanish)
Student Summary Handout Guides
ISIP Reading Student Summary Handout (English)
ISIP Lectura Student Summary Handout (Spanish)
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Questions
If you have any additional questions about Istation, please visit our Help Center.
If you have additional questions specific to Istation in New Mexico, please visit the NMPED Assessment site.
District Resources
New Mexico and Istation have partnered to provide all K-2 students access to Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP) early literacy assessment in both English and Spanish as well as Math. Visit the New Mexico PED state assessments page for more details.
Access the 24-25 Memo for SY Statewide Assessment Schedule and Program Information
What are Istation’s assessments?
Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP™) Early Reading, ISIP Lectura, and ISIP Math are sophisticated, Web-delivered computer-adaptive testing (CAT) systems that provides continuous progress monitoring (CPM) by frequently assessing and reporting student ability in critical learning domains throughout the academic year.
Helpful Links for Districts
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Educator Requirements
View the NMPED Istation Fact Sheet here.
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Technical Requirements
Students using Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS devices with the Chrome browser will be able to access Istation through the browser. Students on iPads will need to download the Istation app.
For more information, please visit the Istation Help Center.
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Importing Student Rosters
For information on Data Integration such as with Clever, ClassLink, OneRoster and others, visit Istation's Data Integration page for details.
Importing Managers, Teachers, Student Rosters and Demographics (login required)
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Questions
If you have any additional questions about Istation, please visit our Help Center.
If you have additional questions specific to Istation in New Mexico, please visit the NMPED Assessment site.
Virtual Professional Learning
Getting Started with Amira ISIP & Amira Tutor: Leadership Launch for New Mexico Administrators
This session will guide New Mexico administrators in launching a successful year with Amira ISIP and Amira Tutor. Participants will understand the platform’s purpose, learn how to support educators with implementation logistics, and receive actionable leadership strategies that ensure fidelity, consistency, and instructional impact across campuses.
July 17, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Register
August 13, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Register
September 11, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Register
Back-to-School with Amira ISIP—A Fresh Start for New Mexico Educators
This one-hour webinar, designed for New Mexico educators beginning their journey with Amira ISIP and Amira Tutor, will help you start the school year strong. We will share the exciting new features and best practices for a successful back-to-school experience.
July 22, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Register
August 12, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Register
September 9, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Register
On-Demand Professional Learning
Welcome to Amira ISIP—A New Chapter for New Mexico Educators
Join us for an engaging, one-hour webinar designed specifically for New Mexico educators transitioning to Amira ISIP. This session will introduce you to the powerful capabilities of Amira’s assessment and tutoring.
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NMPED Math BOY Teacher Session
Watch this session to determine baseline, identify learning acceleration needs, and define instruction action plans for BOY Math data.
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NMPED ELA BOY Teacher Session
Watch this session to determine baseline, identify learning acceleration needs, and define instruction action plans for BOY Reading data.
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The Growth Pathways Report
During this session. we review the features of the Growth Pathways Report and discuss how it allows educators to set realistic, achievable goals for students.
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What’s New: Spanish Norms and Lexile Updates
During this session, we discuss Istation's updated Spanish Literacy Norms.
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What’s New- Micro Lessons
During this session, we discuss how Micro-Lessons give teachers agency, flexibility and insights that allow them to maximize their most prized resource – time!
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Family Center
The New Mexico Public Education Department has partnered with Istation, to provide access to the Indicators of Progress (ISIP™) early literacy and math formative assessments for all students in kindergarten through 2nd grade. ISIP Reading, ISIP Lectura and ISIP Math assessments help teachers best understand your child’s skills and meet their needs.
Helpful Links for Families
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What is ISIP?
Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP) is an online assessment that will help teachers determine your child’s strengths and areas for growth, personalize their learning, and monitor their progress throughout the school year. ISIP allows teachers to meet your child where they are and provides data to inform instruction.
ISIP is a computer-adaptive assessment that adjusts questions based on student responses. The purpose is not to give your child a score or grade but to determine how to best support their learning.
Students have different areas of strengths and opportunities for growth, and it is important to for the teacher to understand how your child performs in specific learning areas, or skills/domains. This helps teachers know which skills to build and where to focus their support.
ISIP Subtest Definitions:
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Istation's Student Experience
Students will dive into a highly personalized learning experience with Istation! Designed to give students ownership over their learning, Istation’s student experience provides excitement, engagement, and growth opportunities to all students.
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Understanding My Child's Data
Istation Data
The ISIP assessment will provide results that help the teacher identify your child’s strengths and determine the next steps for instruction. Your child’s teacher will be sharing these results with you throughout the year and providing a learning experience that will engage your child while teaching essential skills and concepts.
The teacher will share a report with you called the Student Summary Handout. The report will summarize your child’s ISIP results and help you monitor their progress throughout the year.
Understanding Istation's Data
Istation reports allow you to watch your child’s progress by summarizing his or her growth throughout the school year.
Ability Index/Score - Ability scores show how your child performed on the ISIP™ assessment. Like measuring a child’s height with a ruler, the ability score measures a student’s growth over time. As your child’s ability improves, the ability score increases in number.
Percentile Rank - identifies the child's results as compared to other students around the nation who took the assessment within the same month.Levels
Level 1: At or below the 20th percentile rank
Level 2: At or below the 40th percentile rank
Level 3: At or below the 60th percentile rank
Level 4: At or below the 80th percentile rank
Level 5: Above the 80th percentile rankUnderstanding the Student Summary Handout
The Student Summary Handout provides student data on the most recent ISIP Assessment as well as growth graphs for each ISIP Subtest.
English Student Summary Handout Guides
Spanish Student Summary Handout Guides
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Learning at Home
At-Home Learning Parent Playbook: Istation has rallied our team of professional development experts — all former educators themselves — to give you the best research-based, easy-to-use teaching tips. This playbook features high-level teaching tips to empower parents and guardians in their at-home learning efforts.
Family Fun Activity Board! Print these fun activity boards for a quick reference for fun and educational activities to engage in as a family!
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