Amira ISIP
New Mexico’s Approved Screener for Early Reading Difficulties
Meet New Mexico’s K-2 screening requirement with Amira Learning, the only screener selected by the New Mexico Public Education Department that spans grades K-8. The assessments are available to LEAs at no cost.
About Amira ISIP
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.
New Mexico’s K-2 Literacy Screening Requirement
Districts are required to screen all K-2 students with a state-approved screener.
Universal Screening
New Mexico requires all K-2 students to be screened three times a year for signs of reading difficulties.
State-Approved Screener
Amira is one of only two approved English and Spanish screeners, and the only screener that extends to K-8.
State-Funded Access
Amira is fully funded by the New Mexico Public Education Department and available at no cost to districts.
MTSS Alignment
The law requires valid, reliable screeners that inform instruction, identify dyslexia risk, and support the state’s MTSS framework.
Why New Mexico Districts Choose Amira
English & Spanish
One of two approved screeners offering screening in both English and Spanish.
Actionable Reports
Real-time insights mapped to New Mexico ELA standards.
No Scoring or Proctoring
AI handles scoring and proctoring automatically.
Instructional Coherence
Connects assessment, tutoring, and instruction to your literacy vision.
District Resources & Links
Access New Mexico’s official fact sheet for ISIP Reading, Evaluar 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
Required Testing Windows 2026-2027
- BOY: August or September*
- MOY: December or January*
- EOY: April or May*
*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)
Click here to access the Amira ISIP Technical Guide
Click here to access the Amira Tutor User Manual
Click here to access the Amira ISIP Assess User Manual
Click here to access the Metrics Guide
Guidance for Assessment Accommodations
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.
- Windows PCs: Chrome or Microsoft Edge
- Chromebooks: Chrome
- Macs/iMacs: Chrome or Safari
- iPads: Safari
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.
Family Resources & Links
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.
Get Started with Amira
Sign up today to learn how your district can meet New Mexico’s K-2 literacy screening requirements with the state-funded Amira ISIP screener. Our team will connect with you to share details, answer questions, and guide your next steps.