Bibliography: New Mexico (page 066 of 235)

This annotated bibliography is reformatted and customized by the Center for Positive Practices.  Some of the authors featured on this page include Barbara Baldwin, Las Cruces. New Mexico State Univ., Sue E. Mutchler, Marcie McKenzie, Jeanne Knight, Dolores Chandler, Laurence R. Campbell, Gail R. Meister, Santa Fe. New Mexico State Dept. of Education, and Porfirio R. Diaz.

Rokoff, Sandra; Abram, James K. (1985). Blueprint for Curriculum Design. This guide contains information helpful in developing curricula for grades K through 12 and provides the following: (1) rationale for developing school curricula; (2) a glossary of related educational terms, such as "competencies,""learning domains," and "needs assessment"; (3) a reference to the availability of the New Mexico State Board of Education's "Educational Standards for New Mexico Schools" (ESNMS); (4) guidelines for conducting a needs assessment; (5) suggestions for developing exit level and checkpoint student competencies; (6) tips for curriculum evaluation; (7) sample curriculum pages for the composition strand of a grades K through 12 language arts curriculum; and (8) sample curriculum pages for some New Mexico State Department of Education competencies shown in a sequential, checkpoint-to-exit format. The latter include competency statements in the areas of science, social studies, health, art, music, and mathematics. Appendix A contains instructional program planning and implementation guidelines from the ESNMS for language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, and the fine and practical arts. Appendix B presents goals and objectives of the New Mexico High School Proficiency Examination for the content areas of community resources, occupational knowledge, consumer economics, mental and physical health, and government and law. Also appended are specifications for skills and tasks used in assessing students' writing skills. Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Evaluation, Definitions

Skandera, Hanna; Montaño, Matt (2015). Hispanic Education Status Report 2015, New Mexico Public Education Department. The primary purpose of this report is to comply with the statutory requirement that important data regarding Hispanic students is published annually and shared with key stakeholders. The 2014-2015 Hispanic Education Report identifies and incorporates the following data: (1) By school district and by charter school statewide: (a) Hispanic student achievement at all grades (PENDING); (b) attendance for all grades; (c) the graduation rates for Hispanic students (PENDING); (d) the number of Hispanic students in schools meeting School Growth Targets (SGTs) and in schools at each level of school improvement or restructuring (PENDING); and (e) the number and type of bilingual and multicultural programs in each school district and charter school; and (2) By postsecondary educational institution: (f) Hispanic student enrollment; (g) Hispanic student retention; and (h) Hispanic student completion rates. In addition to the statutorily required data listed above, this year's report includes teacher equity data that demonstrates the importance of every student having access to an effective teacher who advances their learning towards the ultimate goal of being college and career ready. The purpose of including equity data in this report is to spark a discussion and movement towards ensuring that Hispanic students have access to effective and highly effective teachers. Incorporated in this report is information about the Hispanic Education Advisory Council's (HEAC's) role in advising the secretary of education through a snapshot of the statutorily required Hispanic Education Act (HEA) 5-Year Strategic Plan. The HEA strategic plan is anchored in the three (3) statutorily required areas of advisement that are key in ensuring academic success for Hispanic students in the state: student success, family engagement, and collaboration. These three focus areas are aligned to the Public Education Department's (PED's) strategic levers. The Hispanic Education Act, 5-Year Strategic Plan is appended. A glossary and a list of acronyms are also provided.   [More]  Descriptors: Hispanic American Students, Public Education, School Districts, Charter Schools

Wiley, Elnora (1976). Institutional Study Comparing Enrollments at Eight Public Institutions of Higher Education in Mexico for Fall, 1975. Institutional research on enrollment at New Mexico State University looks at enrollment status, geographic origin, legal residence, minority background, and level of students. Data is submitted by each institution to the Board of Educational Finance each fall. The statistics are taken from summary data.   [More]  Descriptors: Enrollment, Ethnic Distribution, Females, Higher Education

New Mexico State Dept. of Education, Santa Fe. (1973). A Manual for Teachers to Aid the Understanding and Implementation of Statewide Evaluation. A manual is presented to familiarize the teacher with the two major components of the New Mexico evaluation effort: (1) the objective-based procedure and the tests used to measure a school and district's progress toward those objectives, and (2) the statewide testing program which utilizes norm-referenced tests and provides both individual and group information.   [More]  Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Objectives, Guides, Norm Referenced Tests

Knight, Jeanne; And Others (1984). Teacher Performance Evaluation Plan: A Personalized Approach to Supervision, Staff Development, and Evaluation. An Implementation Guide. Revised Edition. This guide provides assistance to New Mexico school districts in implementing a state-sponsored teacher performance evaluation plan (Provision III of the New Mexico Staff Accountability Plan, adopted by the State Board of Education). This plan involves five basic procedures: (1) determine specific definitions of the six essential teaching competencies adopted by the state; (2) select and define other competencies to complete local criteria; (3) adjust the local evaluation system to that adopted by the state; (4) determine training needs in observation, growth planning, and conference techniques; and (5) determine a schedule of implementation that will include all teaching personnel. Information appropriate to carrying out these requirements is provided, including a list of the six essential teaching competencies, an explanation of the eight required components for teacher performance evaluation, requirements for submission of the plan, and criteria for approval. Six appendixes are included: (1) text of the New Mexico Staff Accountability Plan; (2) descriptors and indicators for each of the six essential teaching competencies; (3) possible additional competencies with descriptors; (4) points to consider on observation, conferences, and planning; (5) New Mexico State Department of Education Regulation No. 84.8; (6) a five-page bibliography; and (7) a listing of videotapes/films. Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Lesson Observation Criteria, State Boards of Education

Diaz, Porfirio R. (1987). Student Tuition Charges: Comparisons, Options, and Implications and An Appendix to Student Tuition Charges: Comparisons, Options, and Implications. National and state comparisons of tuition and fee charges, as well as various policy options presented to the New Mexico Commission on Higher Education, are provided. An introduction to tuition and fee calculation is followed by definitions of tuition, required student fees, and student residency status. A study of tuition and fees at New Mexico institutions is conducted annually by the New Mexico Commission on Higher Education, and these statistics are compared to national data. Policy options and implications are considered as they concern the determination of tuition levels. Major questions are: what share of the cost of education should students bear? What share of the cost of education should state/local appropriations bear? and How should the student share be calculated?  Practices in other states are noted. A list of Carnegie Commission recommendations includes reevaluating tuition policy to gear it closer to actual costs of education by level of training, and modestly and gradually increasing tuition rates for public institutions. The impact of low tuition rates and price increases upon enrollment is considered, and a list of tuition options is presented. The attached appendix offers tables giving a historical perspective on resident and nonresident student tuition and required fees for public colleges in New Mexico and nationally.   [More]  Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Fees, Financial Policy, Higher Education

McKenzie, Marcie (1987). Handbook for Coordinators of Volunteer Literacy Programs. This handbook is designed to help literacy coordinators, especially in New Mexico, develop and implement volunteer literacy programs. The seven chapters provide information on (1) organizing the program; (2) recruitment of volunteers and students; (3) training tutors; (4) methods of instruction; (5) recordkeeping; (6) recognition and placement for program completers; and (7) additional resources. Sample forms and examples are provided. Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Literacy Education

New Mexico State Univ., Las Cruces. (1980). The Indian Resources Development and Internship Program (IRDI), Fiscal Year 1979-1980. Annual Progress Report. The Indian Resources Development and Internship (IRDI) Program marked its fifth year by continuing to assist Indian tribes in developing a managerial, professional, and scientific corps of American Indians through college academic education and related practical work experience. Participants attended universities and pursued majors of their choice, considering tribal needs and individual interest. Program activities during the past fiscal year included: the American Indian Leadership Seminar (full report presented) held in Santa Fe, New Mexico during the legislative session; the 1980 university orientation for Indian high school students (full report presented) held in Las Cruces, New Mexico; four science and engineering summer programs at western universities sponsored by the Council of Energy Resource Tribes; other summer education and internship programs; continued effective recruitment and information dissemination; and extension of IRDI Program to cooperating Indian tribes in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Attention was given by 17 land grant universities to the planned Indian Resources Development Institutes, and the Trust and Indian Real Property Management Undergraduate Degree Program made good progress at New Mexico State University. Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, College Preparation, College School Cooperation

Ballator, Nada; Jerry, Laura (1999). NAEP 1998 Reading State Report for New Mexico. The 1998 NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) state level reading assessment measured fourth- and eighth-grade students' reading proficiency in situations that involved reading for three purposes: reading for literary experience, reading to gain information, and reading to perform a task (grade 8 only). This report describes the reading proficiency of New Mexico fourth- and eighth-grade public and nonpublic school students and compares their overall performance to students in the West region of the United States and the nation (using data from the NAEP national assessments). The distribution of reading results and reading achievement level results are provided for subpopulations of students (gender, race/ethnicity, students' reports of parents' highest educational level, free/reduced-price lunch program eligibility, and type of location). The average reading proficiency of fourth-grade public school students in New Mexico on the NAEP reading scale was 206 compared to 215 nationwide; 228 compared to 233 nationwide for fourth-grade nonpublic school students; 284 compared to 281 nationwide for eighth-grade nonpublic school students; and 258 compared to 261 nationwide for eighth-grade public school students.   [More]  Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Grade 4, Grade 8

New Mexico State Dept. of Education, Santa Fe. (1969). Designing Education for the Future: An Eight State Project. Final Report. The 8 Western States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming in 1966 initiated a joint 3-year project entitled "Designing Education for the Future," organized for the purpose of planning on a 10 to 15 year projected basis for all aspects of education for which state education agencies are responsible or concerned. This document, the final project report for the State of New Mexico, is divided into major sections which develop rationale for suggested changes in the following areas: (1) the role of the New Mexico State Department of Education; (2) commitments for an adequate statewide educational program; (3) the government of education within the State; and (4) the financing of a quality education program in the State. A section is given on the history and development of education in New Mexico. An extensive bibliography cites regional and State project publications and annotates relevant reports and books. The appendices include a copy of the School District Information Inventory and graphs resulting from a statewide survey.   [More]  Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Coordination, Educational Cooperation, Educational History

Chandler, Dolores, Ed.; Cordero, Andreita, Ed. (1975). Taxation and Indian Sovereignty: A Look at the Matter of Taxation in a State Tribal Context. Responding to a need expressed by New Mexico American Indian tribal leaders, this document defines and clarifies the status of reservations vis a vis the state's legal authority to impose tax. Divided into two major sections dealing with a current orientation to tax laws and the legal background upon which they are founded, this document also points out problem areas. Specifically, the document addresses: the present state of the law; the scope of tribal self-government; litigation as the least desirable method; tribal tax structure in relation to state; specific recommendations; principles and discussion; Federal control; tribal taxation of individuals; state tax of non-Indians within Indian lands; New Mexico's taxes; property tax; income tax; corporate taxes; license and Gross Receipt tax; use tax; severance tax; alcoholic beverage tax; cigarette tax; gasoline tax; inheritance tax; and motor vehicle registration. The appendices include: footnotes; statutes and laws; opinions and memoranda of the Department of Interior; selected bibliography; cases; New Mexico Constitution, Article XXI; Oil and Gas Severance Tax Act; Gross Receipt Regulation 3 (F) :9; New Mexico Statutes Annotated 1953 (revenue and taxation); Bureau of Revenue Rulings Number 69-110-2, 72-110-1, and 73-110-1. Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Federal Government, Governance

Losleben, Jeanne; And Others (). Sensory-Integration and Motor Planning Activities for Handicapped Children. Based on the Las Palomita, New Mexico Sensory Training Program, suggestions are offered to parents for activities that can be done at home to improve the sensory motor integration of children with cerebral palsy or other physical or mental handicaps. Included are directions for activities to improve posture, balance and coordination and walking as well as for making or purchasing inexpensive equipment.   [More]  Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Exceptional Child Education, Individual Activities, Instructional Materials

Campbell, Laurence R., Comp. (1975). Dates Early Student Publications Were Founded in Secondary Schools. The surveys in this collection provide information concerning the historical backgrounds and dates of origin of student newspapers, yearbooks, and formal journalism instruction in the high school, for the District of Columbia and the following 34 states: Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.   [More]  Descriptors: Courses, Educational History, High Schools, Journalism

Castle, Emery, Ed.; Baldwin, Barbara, Ed. (1992). National Rural Studies Committee: A Proceedings of the Annual Meeting (5th, Las Vegas, New Mexico, May 14-16, 1992). This proceedings contains 11 papers that focus on issues and problems of rural communities in the Southwest. Papers include: (1) "Dilemmas of a New Age: A Half-Millennium of Landscape Change in New Mexico and the Southwest," by Paul F. Starrs; (2) "American Indians Today," by C. Matthew Snipp; (3) "The Southwest: Global Issues in a Regional Setting," by F. Lee Brown and Jose A. Rivera; (4) "Misunderstanding the West in General and New Mexico in Particular," by Peirce Lewis; (5) "Putting Columbus in His Place," by William Howarth; (6) "The New Mexico Rural Economy: One Person's Portrait," by Robert O. Coppedge; (7) "One Generation of Self-Determination: Native American Economic Self-Reliance in New Mexico," by Theodore S. Jojola and Herman Agoyo; (8) "Hispanic Americans in the Rural Economy: Conditions, Issues and Probable Future Adjustments," by Refugio I. Rochin; (9) "Information Technologies and Rural Economic Development," by Don A. Dillman; (10) "Size, Function, and Structure: Jurisdictional Size Effects on Public Sector Performance," by Ronald J. Oakerson; and (11) "Large Metropolitan Areas: Their Functions and Prospects," by Edwin S. Mills.   [More]  Descriptors: American Indians, Conservation (Environment), Demography, Economic Development

McGree, Kathleen M.; Mutchler, Sue E.; Meister, Gail R. (1998). Designs for School-Site Reform: Charter Schools in New Mexico and Texas. The Southwest Educational Development Laboratory produced a three-part series on the initiation of charter schools and their impact on education in the southwestern United States. This booklet marks the last of the series. It describes what early charter-school organizers in New Mexico and Texas proposed doing to create better learning environments for students, better working conditions for teachers, and more accountable and successful schools. The report is based on a systematic review of 24 approved charter-school applications in New Mexico and Texas. The review examines the proposed structures and programs in these schools against a framework–taken from James P. Connell's "First Things First"– for successful school-site reform. The text highlights the extent to which charter-school designs in these states incorporate features that research and practice suggest will lead to meaningful change and improved educational outcomes for students. The analysis is organized to reveal trends and patterns within each state. The approach gives policymakers, educators, and parents a way to identify some of the educationally significant elements of the school environments that characterize early charter-school designs in New Mexico and Texas, highlighting these schools' potential to produce better educational outcomes for students. Four appendices describe legislative and charter-school information.   [More]  Descriptors: Academic Standards, Charter Schools, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education

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