Information for Teachers
New Mexico, 45 other states and the District of Columbia have adopted state-of-the-art guidelines known as the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). These standards raise expectations for students and teachers alike to levels that are globally competitive and responsive to the demands of the modern world. The CCSS have been benchmarked to international norms, developed over several years, research-tested, and proven to be effective in preparing students to be ready for college and the job market.
The New Mexico Common Core State Standards (NMCCSS) are a different approach to instruction. Teachers are asked to rethink and reinvent classroom practices, with the goal of imparting to all students a deeper understanding of the critical concepts in math and English language arts and the practical application of that knowledge. Teachers are the linchpin of success for students, schools and for themselves, as they will be utilizing the tools, strategies, curriculum and lesson plans that open up this rich and full world of teaching and learning.
Your districts and partners at the state level are engaging teachers in the professional collaborations that make it possible to fully implement the New Mexico Common Core State Standards in all grade levels over the next several years. Get more information, make connections and explore the resources that already are available to you on-line through this interactive teacher portal.
The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) is pleased to host its first Results for All: Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Instruction Conference on May 27–28, 2015 at the Albuquerque Marriott in Albuquerque, New Mexico! The CLRI conference will feature... More
August 21, 2014Essentials for Superintendents Forum (Hotel Albuquerque Old Town) September 4–5, 2014 Common Core Leadership Academy, Part I (Hotel Albuquerque Old Town) October 13, 2014 Common Core Mentoring 1-Day Session Region 2 (Southeast NM): Sally Port Best We... More
Read the difference between New Mexico's current standards and the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts. The WestEd report was prepared for the New Mexico Public Education Department and is available for download to the right. There are two... More
Supporting English learners to achieve the CCSS will require partnerships between teachers, administrators and parents. The English learner modules below were designed by PED to offer teachers, parents, and administrators strategies they can use to support EL students in mas... More
Includes documents unpacking the Common Core State Standards in each grade for teachers and other instructional support tools developed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. More
The New Mexico Educator Leader Cadre (NMELC) is a network of K–16 educators brought together by the Public Education Department (PED) in order to assist with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PAR... More
This 4-year phase-in plan addresses implementation timelines for Communication, Student Assessment, Curriculum & Instruction / Instructional Materials, Professional Development, and Internal Leadership. You may download the full plan using the link on the right side of... More
WHY ARE THE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS IMPORTANT?It is important to make sure that every child across the country is given the tools they need to succeed. High standards that are consistent across states provide teachers, parents, and students with a set of clear expectat... More
The Common Core State Standards are currently available across the country in English Language Arts/Literacy and mathematics. The New Mexico Common Core State Standards (NMCCSS) are the most effective standards that our teachers have ever seen. The goal of these standards i... More
English Learners (ELs) are a heterogeneous group with differences in ethnic background, first language, socioeconomic status, quality of prior schooling, and levels of English language proficiency. Effectively educating these students requires diagnosing each student instr... More