New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 6 - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 29 - STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Part 16 - SPANISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Section 6.29.16.10 - CONTENT STANDARDS FOR SPANISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, GRADES PreK-12

Universal Citation: 6 NM Admin Code 6.29.16.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

The world class instructional design and assessments (WIDA) Spanish language development standards distinguish five general standards: "social and instructional language," "the language of language arts," "the language of mathematics," "the language of science," and "the language of social studies." Reading, writing, listening and speaking skills are addressed in each standard.

A. Spanish language proficiency standard 1: PreK-12. Social and instructional language: Spanish language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.

(1) Listening: Process, understand, interpret and evaluate spoken language in a variety of situations.

(2) Speaking: Engage in oral communication in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and audiences.

(3) Reading: Process, understand, interpret and evaluate written language, symbols, and text with understanding and fluency.

(4) Writing: Engage in written communication in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes and audiences.

B. Spanish language proficiency standard 2: PreK-12. The language of language arts: Spanish language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of language arts.

(1) Listening.

(2) Speaking.

(3) Reading.

(4) Writing.

C. Spanish language proficiency standard 3: PreK-12. The language of mathematics: Spanish language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of mathematics.

(1) Listening.

(2) Speaking.

(3) Reading.

(4) Writing.

D. Spanish language proficiency standard 4: PreK-12. The language of science: Spanish language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of science.

(1) Listening.

(2) Speaking.

(3) Reading.

(4) Writing.

E. Spanish language proficiency standard 5: PreK-12. The language of social studies: Spanish language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of social studies.

(1) Listening.

(2) Speaking.

(3) Reading.

(4) Writing.

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