This revised course, formerly known as Structured Literacy and Dyslexia 101, contains content to strengthen educators’ knowledge and ability to instruct English Learners and all culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Each of five modules has been augmented with information and instructional strategies for effective implementation of Structured Literacy with diverse learners plus a seven-question quiz to be completed at the end of the module. The PED believes that all educators should be trained to serve New Mexico’s students who are English Learners, heritage language learners or who have a cultural or language difference
HOW do I enroll?
NMPED Canvas Enrollment Links:
Click on the Enrollment Link above to create an account or login if you already have a NMPED Canvas account. You may also access PED Canvas Login in Classlink (my.aps.edu) under Employee Resources.
WHO must take this course?
Anyone who is taking the LETRS 3rd Edition for Teachers course and any teacher administering the Amira ISIP/Istation Lectura for the Dyslexia Screener.
You do not need to take this course twice. Completing the course once will fulfill your training requirement for LETRS and the Dyslexia Screener.
WHEN must this be completed by?
Monday, August 24, 2026 if administering the Dyslexia Screener
All educators must complete one of the following trainings on the Amira ISIP and if needed, the Istation Lectura ISIP.
Complete the NMPED virtual, asynchronous Amira course - https://nmped.catalog.instructure.com/courses/amira-isip (takes approximately 3 hours)
Attend a virtual APS assessment webinar
Attend one of the APS assessment trainings on August 17th or August 28th (in-person at Berna Facio)
Amira/Istation: Getting Started with Fidelity - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Register in PowerSchool linked here #48749)
Amira/Istation: Getting Started with Fidelity - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Register in PowerSchool linked here #48750)
Amira: Evaluar ISIP & Tutora - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Register in PowerSchool linked here #48751)
Amira: Evaluar ISIP & Tutora - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Register in PowerSchool linked here #48752)
If you were previously trained in “Teach Me to Read,” you must still take one of the courses listed above to learn about Amira. Being previously trained in “Teach Me to Read” does not exempt you from the Amira training.
These training options are not eligible for compensation. All trainings are provided by the APS Assessment Department.