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Getting better at what we do requires extra effort and help. For teachers, this means participating in professional development that helps them reach a new level of teaching. Improving teacher quality through professional development improves learning for all of our children.

New Mexico teachers are required to meet nine teacher competencies. The New Mexico 3-Tiered Licensure System provides the framework for documenting teacher qualifications. The No Child Left Behind Federal Act requires that teachers who teach the core academic subjects and special education must be “highly qualified” as defined by the New Mexico Public Education Department.

The competency areas for Level III (Master Teacher) relevant to communication are listed below.
  • Teachers develop a two-way system of communication with students and families about student progress.
  • Teachers foster the development of respect for individual, cultural, linguistic, disability and religious differences.
  • Teachers demonstrate knowledge of specific school, family and community resources that can support learning.


Getting better at what we do requires extra effort and help. For teachers, this means participating in professional development that helps them reach a new level of teaching. Improving teacher quality through professional development improves learning for all of our children.

New Mexico teachers are required to meet nine teacher competencies. The New Mexico 3-Tiered Licensure System provides the framework for documenting teacher qualifications. The No Child Left Behind Federal Act requires that teachers who teach the core academic subjects and special education must be “highly qualified” as defined by the New Mexico Public Education Department.

The competency areas for Level III (Master Teacher) relevant to communication are listed below.
  • Teachers develop a two-way system of communication with students and families about student progress.
  • Teachers foster the development of respect for individual, cultural, linguistic, disability and religious differences.
  • Teachers demonstrate knowledge of specific school, family and community resources that can support learning.


Getting better at what schools do requires a lot of extra effort and help. For teachers, this means participating in professional development that helps them reach to a whole new level of teaching. Improving teacher quality through professional development improves learning for all children.

New Mexico teachers are required to meet nine teacher competencies. The New Mexico 3-Tiered Licensure System provides a structure for documenting teacher qualifications. The No Child Left Behind Federal Act requires that teachers who teach the core academic subjects and special education must be “highly qualified” as defined by the New Mexico Public Education Department.

The competency areas for Level III (Master Teacher) relevant to student learning for families are listed below.
  • Teachers follow the New Mexico Content Standards that describe what students should know and be able to do at all grade levels and in all subject areas.
  • Teachers use a variety of resources and teaching methods appropriate for the language and culture of the students and families.
  • Teachers understand how students grow and learn in grades K-12.


Getting better at what we do requires extra effort and help. For teachers, this means participating in professional development that helps them reach to a new level of teaching. Improving teacher quality through professional development improves learning for all children.

New Mexico teachers are required to meet nine teacher competencies. The New Mexico 3-Tiered Licensure System provides the framework for documenting teacher qualifications. The No Child Left Behind Federal Act requires that teachers who teach the core academic subjects and special education must be “highly qualified” as defined by the New Mexico Public Education Department.

The competency areas for Level III (Master Teacher) relevant to increasing volunteerism are listed below.
  • Teachers use community resources, service agencies, parents and community members to teach students.
  • Teachers use a variety of methods and opportunities to make it possible for parents and families to volunteer in the classroom, school, home and community.
  • Teachers demonstrate knowledge of specific school, family and community resources that can increase volunteerism.


Getting better at what we do requires extra effort and help. For teachers, this means participating in professional development that helps them reach to a new level of teaching. Improving teacher quality through professional development improves learning for all children.

New Mexico teachers are required to meet nine teacher competencies. The New Mexico 3-Tiered Licensure System provides the framework for documenting teacher qualifications. The No Child Left Behind Federal Act requires that teachers who teach the core academic subjects and special education must be “highly qualified” as defined by the New Mexico Public Education Department.

The competency areas for Level III (Master Teacher) relevant to decision making and advocacy for families are listed below.
  • Teachers modify the teaching and learning environment so that ALL students can learn.
  • Teachers treat and include all students and families equally, regardless of differences in language, learning abilities and backgrounds.
  • Teachers recognize student diversity and create a learning environment that promotes active student involvement in decisions that affect them at school, home and in the community.


Getting better at what we do requires extra effort and help. For teachers, this means participating in professional development that helps them reach to a new level of teaching. Improving teacher quality through professional development improves learning for all children.

New Mexico teachers are required to meet nine teacher competencies. The New Mexico 3-Tiered Licensure System provides the framework for documenting teacher qualifications. The No Child Left Behind Federal Act requires that teachers who teach the core academic subjects and special education must be “highly qualified” as defined by the New Mexico Public Education Department.

The competency areas for Level III (Master Teacher) relevant to collaboration with the community are listed below.
  • Teachers use community resources, service agencies, other school personnel, parents and community members to help teach students whenever possible;
  • Teachers work with local businesses, industries, libraries, parks, museums and other organizations on programs to enhance student skills and learning; and
  • Teachers involve families in locating and using community resources.