New Mexico Public Education Department Assessments Help & Support
This Help & Support page provides all the information you need to keep up to date with New Mexico testing activities.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES *NEW*
Reminder: iTester Kiosk Updates & Technology Requirements/Preparation for 2022-23
The following New Mexico PED Online Assessments (Cognia Formative, iMSSA, MSSA and ASR) Technology Preparation and Updates are necessary.
- Chromebook Users
- Windows Users
- Mac Users
- iPad Users
- Operating Systems Supported
For specific details on each of these updates, please click here.
To refer to the email communication that went out to the field on 10/13, please click here.
Key Dates
Dec
12
Dec
1
NM-ASR and NM-MSSA Practice Tests available in Browser and PBT downloadable files in the Help & Support Page
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
24/7, all year round
Dec
5
Initial Ordering Window
December 5, 2022 @ 7:00 am - February 10, 2023 @ 5:00 pm MST
(for NM-ASR CBT and PBT materials; for NM-MSSA paper materials only)
Jan
11
Jan
11
Jan
11
Jan
20
Online Portal is CLOSED for PED loading of additional student Pre-ID data
January 20, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - January 25, 2023 @ 5:00 pm MST
(iTester portal is unavailable during this time)
Jan
26
Manual Online Student Roster Updates
January 26, 2023 - May 12, 2023
(anytime once portal re-opens for district pre-ID bulk upload correction window)
Jan
26
Online Portal Ready for Administrative Work Pre-Online Testing Window
January 26, 2023 @ 7:00 am MST
(i.e., create/edit/update users, inventory rosters, add students, enroll/unenroll students, assign a...
Jan
26
District Pre-ID Bulk Upload/Correction Window OPENS
January 26, 2023 @ 7:00 am MST
(Reminder: what districts upload will override data already in system)
Jan
26
District PAPER TESTERS’ Identification Window OPENS
January 26, 2023 @ 7:00 am MST
Dec
5
Middle of Year Test Administration Window
December 5, 2022 - January 20, 2023
Jan
26
End of Year Pre-ID Bulk Upload Window
January 26, 2023 - February 10, 2023
Jan
27
Middle of Year Parent Portal Opening
January 27, 2023
Apr
3
End of Year Test Administration Window
April 3, 2023 - May 26, 2023
Jun
6
End of Year Parent Portal Opening
June 6, 2023
Dec
1
NM-ASR and NM-MSSA Practice Tests available in Browser and PBT downloadable files in the Help & Support Page
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
24/7, all year round
Dec
5
Initial Ordering Window
December 5, 2022 @ 7:00 am - February 10, 2023 @ 5:00 pm MST
(for NM-ASR CBT and PBT materials; for NM-MSSA paper materials only)
Jan
11
Jan
11
Jan
11
Jan
20
Online Portal is CLOSED for PED loading of additional student Pre-ID data
January 20, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - January 25, 2023 @ 5:00 pm MST
(iTester portal is unavailable during this time)
Jan
23
Jan
26
Manual Online Student Roster Updates
January 26, 2023 - May 12, 2023
(anytime once portal re-opens for district pre-ID bulk upload correction window)
Jan
26
Online Portal Ready for Administrative Work Pre-Online Testing Window
January 26, 2023 @ 7:00 am MST
(i.e., create/edit/update users, inventory rosters, add students, enroll/unenroll students, assign a...
Jan
26
District Pre-ID Bulk Upload/Correction Window OPENS
January 26, 2023 @ 7:00 am MST
(Reminder: what districts upload will override data already in system)
Dec
5
Initial Ordering Window
December 5, 2022 @ 7:00 am - February 10, 2023 @ 5:00 pm MST
Jan
27
Mar
6
Additional Ordering Window
March 6, 2023 @ 7:00 am - May 11, 2023 @ 5:00 pm MST
Mar
13
Mar
27
Testing Administration Window
March 27, 2023 - May 12, 2023
Apr
3
UPS Pickup Window
April 3, 2023 - May 16, 2023
May
15
UPS Pickup Scheduling (in iServices) must occur no later than
May 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm MDT
There are no upcoming events at this time.