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Amira ISIP Assess delivers fast, accurate literacy screening in just 20 minutes. By listening as students read aloud, Amira proctors, scores, and analyzes in real time—providing teachers with instant, actionable insights that feel like practice, not testing.
Districts in New Mexico also have access to ISIP Lectura for Spanish literacy and ISIP Math for mathematics. For state-specific guidance, visit the New Mexico PED State Assessments page.
Access New Mexico’s official fact sheet for ISIP Reading and Math. Learn who takes the assessments, what skills they measure, when testing occurs, proficiency levels, and how to access reports and training.
Required Testing Windows 2025-2026
*LEAs are encouraged to assess all students in the same month.
State Contact
For questions about ISIP assessments, contact:
Mireya Gonzalez
NMPED ISIP Assessment Coordinator
Mireya.Gonzalez@ped.nm.gov
Key Resources from NMPED
For data use purposes, PED’s Research, Evaluation and Accountability Bureau applies the following business rules for multiple attempts during BOY (Beginning of the year), MOY (Middle of the year), and EOY (End of the year) testing windows.
BOY - first proficiency level (regardless of language)
MOY/EOY - highest proficiency level (regardless of language)
Note: The Accommodations Manual and Parent Portal details will be added once released by NMPED.
Access the Amira ISIP Technical Guide and the Amira ISIP Technical Guide for setup instructions, requirements, and troubleshooting.
Amira Learning Device Requirements
Amira requires devices with at least 4GB of RAM (or 3GB LPDDR4 for iPads) and the current operating system or up to two versions back.
Setup instructions are available for each device type.
For full details, read this article.
For details on data integrations—including Clever, ClassLink, OneRoster, and more—visit the Amira Help Center and select the Rostering section.
If you have additional questions about Amira, please visit our Help Center.
For Amira-specific guidance in New Mexico, visit the NMPED Assessment site.
The Amira Success Team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services to New Mexico Public School educators and stakeholders. This comprehensive professional development plan for Amira ISIP, Amira Tutor, ISIP Lectura, and ISIP Math will empower educators to deliver personalized, data-driven instruction that fosters growth and success for all learners.
Getting Started with Amira ISIP, ISIP Math, and Lectura: A Leader’s Guide to Assessment Essentials
October 21, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Amira in Action: Using BOY Data to Drive Reading Growth
October 22, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Empowering Math Instruction with ISIP
October 23, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
ISIP Lectura in Action: Supporting Biliteracy Through Powerful Spanish Assessment
October 28, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Amira Tutor in the Classroom: Virtual Coaching & Early Insights
November 6, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Amira Data: Assessment and Tutor Reports
November 12, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Lectura in Action
November 13, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Math That Matters
November 18, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Welcome to Amira ISIP—A New Chapter for New Mexico Educators
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NM & Amira: Technology Setup for Success
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Getting Started with Amira ISIP & Amira Tutor: Leadership Launch for New Mexico Administrators
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Back-to-School with Amira ISIP—A Fresh Start for New Mexico Educators
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Beginning Your Data Journey with Amira Reports
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Access the Amira Student Experience Guide to see how students interact with Amira during assessment.
Learn how Amira protects student privacy and upholds family transparency.
Access the Amira Student Experience Guide to see how students interact with Amira during assessment.
View a sample Parent Report to see how Amira shares student progress clearly and simply.