New Mexico and Amira Learning
Educator Resources
K-2: Literacy & Math Screeners, Progress Monitoring
Amira ISIP, ISIP Lectura, and ISIP Math assessments are required statewide in grades K-2. ISIP Reading and Amira ISIP Lectura, are available for local use in grade 3.
The assessments are available to LEAs at no cost.
Helpful Links for Educators
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Required Testing Windows (2025-2026)
Required Testing Windows 2025-2026
BOY: August or September*
MOY: December or January*
EOY: April or May*
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NMPED Assessment Information
NMPED Accommodations Guidelines
NMPED ISIP Assessment Coordinator: Mireya Gonzalez
Mireya.Gonzalez@ped.nm.gov
NMPED Assessment Bureau Amira Resources
Access the25-26 Memo for SY Statewide Assessment Schedule and Program Information
Access the 25-26 Remote Protoring Waiver
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Amira ISIP Information
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Istation Student Experience
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Communicating with Families
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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
Amira Learning requires devices with at least 4GB of RAM (or 3GB LPDDR4 for iPads) running the current OS version or up to two prior versions. Windows PCs support Chrome or Microsoft Edge, Chromebooks require Chrome, iMacs support Chrome or Safari, and iPads require Safari. Setup instructions are available for each device type.
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Importing Student Rosters
For information on Data Integration such as with Clever, ClassLink, OneRoster and others, visit Amira's Help Center and choose Rostering.
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Questions
If you have additional questions about Amira, please visit our Help Center.
If you have additional questions specific to Istation in New Mexico, please visit the NMPED Assessment site.
Helpful Links for Families
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What is Amira?
Amira provides students with real-time support to build skills in fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and more. Teachers use insights from Amira to better understand each student’s reading progress and to tailor instruction. As part of the program your child will regularly read with Amira to build their skills through interactive guided practice, and complete periodic assessments within the program that help measure their progress and highlight areas where they may benefit from additional support.
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Understanding My Child's Data
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Learning at Home
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.
September 11, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Register
Getting Started with Amira ISIP, ISIP Math, and Lectura: A Leader’s Guide to Assessment Essentials
This one-hour webinar is designed specifically for school and district administrators supporting the rollout of Amira ISIP, ISIP Math, and ISIP Lectura in New Mexico. Leaders will receive a concise, high-level overview of each product's structure, key data reports, and implementation best practices to drive successful adoption and instructional impact.
October 21, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Register
Amira in Action: Using MOY Data to Drive Reading Growth A One-Hour Essentials Webinar for New Mexico Educators
During this one-hour webinar, participants will explore the new Amira Learning reports, including the NEW Growth Dashboard, learn how to monitor student progress, explore assessment data, and begin planning instruction—all in one concise, high-impact session.
October 22, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Register
Empowering Math Instruction with ISIP: A Hands-On Experience for New Mexico Educators
This one-hour interactive webinar equips New Mexico educators with the essential tools to get started—or go further—with ISIP Math. Focused on turning math assessment data into instructional action, this session highlights the structure of the ISIP Math assessment and how to read key reports. Whether you're new to Istation Math or refreshing your practice, you'll leave this session with clear, actionable strategies to support math growth in your classroom.
October 23, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Register
ISIP Lectura in Action: Supporting Biliteracy Through Powerful Spanish Assessment Using ISIP Lectura Spanish Assessment
This one-hour webinar offers a practical introduction to ISIP Lectura, tailored for New Mexico educators serving emergent bilingual learners and dual-language classrooms. Educators will explore how Lectura captures key Spanish literacy skills and how its data can guide instruction that honors language and literacy development. Participants will gain confidence navigating Lectura-specific reports.
October 28, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Register
On-Demand Professional Learning
NM & Amira: Technology Setup for Success
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.
May 20th | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
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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 17th | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Watch Recording | Passcode: x1&bE80i
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
Watch Recording | Passcode: #3+VY@$9
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.
August 13, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
If you missed us, access the recording Here (no passcode required)
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 the Amira dashboard and 1-2 reports as students beginning completing their BOY assessments
September 9, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
If you missed us, access the recording Here (no passcode required)
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