Measures of Proficiency

2026-11-03

SCOPE OF WORK Project Overview The qualified vendor shall develop 3rd - 8th grade level proficiency measures ( learning progressions , ex ./ scales ) aligned to New Mexico content standards in Math and Language Arts to support the development of formative assessment resources and supporting materials by working with teacher committeesThe project will result in : ( 1 ) The development of the proficiency measures organized by grade level content standards . The vendor will work with the NMPED Curriculum & Instruction ( C & I ) team to organize teacher groups by range bands ( band ranges 3 - 5 , 6 - 8 ) to lead the development / writing of the proficiency measures for classroom use and inclusion in the New Mexico Instructional Scope ( NMIS ) | New Mexico Public Education Department ( NMPED ); ( 2 ) The development of a “ Proficiency in Formative Assessment Toolkit ,” including facilitator guides for related training , coaching guidance , copy editing , and publication - ready materials . ( 3 ) Development and delivery of professional development to NMPED staff and educators on the use of proficiency measures and the Toolkit . The awarded vendor shall collaborate with NMPED ’ s C & I Division and NMPED ’ s Assessment Bureau to ensure alignment of the developed proficiency measures to the New Mexico Measures of Student Success and Achievement ( NM MSSA ) performance level descriptors ,, pedagogical best practices , and grade - appropriate assessment design . Objectives The objectives of this project include : ● Establishing clarity and common ( statewide ) understanding of proficiency regarding student learning expectations aligned to NM ’ s 3rd - 8th grade Math and Language Arts standards . ● Supporting teacher writing committees to develop NM ’ s proficiency measures . ● Developing a “ Toolkit ” to support educators in implementing formative assessment practices tied to proficiency measures / performance levels . ● Adding the developed proficiency measures for math and language arts standards within the New Mexico Instructional Scope in order to support inclusion of formative classroom assessment practices ● Providing guidance , training , and coaching support materials for educators to effectively implement the proficiency measures in the classroom along with implementation of the Toolkit . Key Deliverables & Requirements A . Development of Proficiency Measures The awarded vendor shall lead a team of New Mexico teachers to : 1 . Create related proficiency measures for each standard that : o Are organized by grade level representing progression of knowledge and skills from emerging proficiency through mastery and beyond . o Clearly articulate what students should know and be able to do for identified standards at each grade level . o Are suitable for classroom instructional and formative assessment use and aligned to the NM MSSA performance level descriptors 2 . Develop Proficiency in Formative Assessment Toolkit for identified 3rd - 8th grade standards in Language Arts and Mathematics . 3 . Develop and deliver professional development for NMPED staff and educators on the implementation of proficiency measures and the use of the Formative Assessment Toolkit . Ensure alignment to : o NMPED - adopted content standards and identified competencies . o NM - MSSA Performance level descriptors ( PLDs ) supplied by NMPED ’ s Assessment Bureau . o Best practices in formative assessment , grade - appropriate instruction , and grade - appropriate classroom assignments aligned with the New Mexico Instructional Scope for Language Arts and Math .

New Mexico

2026-05-02