New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-15G-4. Literacy assessments

(1) have screening, diagnostic and monitoring capabilities;

(2) measure, at minimum, phonological awareness, the alphabetic principle, decoding, encoding, accuracy, vocabulary and comprehension;

(3) identify students who have a reading difficulty, including characteristics of dyslexia;

(4) can be administered with minimal impact on instructional time;  and

(5) provide for timely reporting of assessment results that can be integrated with instructional support for teachers and students.

(1) an explanation that the student was identified as having a reading difficulty and qualifies for literacy interventions;

(2) an explanation that the public school will develop a reading improvement plan for the student;

(3) a description of the interventions or supplemental instructional services, supports or programs the public school proposes for the student;

(4) an assurance that the parents will receive written reports on the student's progress at least four times each school year;

(5) a description of the student's specific skill deficits;

(6) a read-at-home plan customized to address the student's specific skill deficits;  and

(7) if applicable, any other information required by state or federal law.

(1) information about the five essential components of reading and, for a student who is an English language learner, the importance of developing the student's home language and English to support the student's biliteracy and long-term literacy outcomes;

(2) guidance on how to read with the student at home;

(3) suggested daily reading activities;

(4) specific strategies and games to build literacy skills;  and

(5) information about how to monitor progress.