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Learning Management System
 Canvas is more than just the learning platform we use—it’s the foundation for innovative, high-impact learning across New Mexico. At NMPED, we harness Canvas to support meaningful, professional learning for educators, administrators, and students alike. From Elevate NM and Excel (our teacher and administrator evaluation systems) to Advanced Placement Learning (APL) Micro-Credentials and targeted professional development for educators and administrators, Canvas is at the center of how we grow, connect, and elevate teaching and learning statewide.
We also offer ongoing support and training to help users maximize Canvases powerful tools—for instruction, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
👉 To get started, choose your role: Districts, Educators & Charters, or NMPED Staff—and explore everything Canvas has to offer.
Current Canvas Programs
Advanced Placement Learning (APL) Micro-Credentials
The Advance Program Level (APL) micro-credentials support teachers in advancing their licensure from Level 1 to 2 and Level 2 to 3 through competency-based courses. Aligned with the Elevate NM educator evaluation system, these courses bridge instruction and evaluation by focusing on skills for “Applying” and “Innovating” teaching practices. Upon successful completion and mastery of the material with facilitator guidance, educators earn a culminating badge to apply for licensure advancement.
Elevate & Excel Evaluation System
Elevate NM and Excel NM are New Mexico’s educator and site administrator evaluation systems designed to promote growth, reflection, and continuous improvement. Elevate NM supports teachers through a revised Danielson Framework that was thoughtfully adapted in collaboration with New Mexico educators to reflect the realities of teaching and learning in our state. Excel NM, developed with input from school leaders across New Mexico, replaces the former HOUSSE program and focuses on strengthening site administrator performance through clear goals and actionable development. Both systems will be implemented statewide via Canvas beginning in the 2024–2025 school year, making evaluations more accessible, streamlined, and impactful.
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WHY Canvas? Keys Tools & Opportunities
Canvas for School Districts & Administrators
Canvas brings together everything K–12 districts and schools need to support student success. Leaders can use it to monitor learning, integrate High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), and ensure consistent, high-quality learning experiences across classrooms. With Canvas, students, families, and educators stay connected in one place, creating a stronger and more supportive learning community.
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Canvas for Educators
Canvas offers access to a variety of professional learning opportunities developed by NMPED bureaus and partners—ranging from targeted training to in-depth micro-credentials. These resources are designed to help you more effectively use Canvas in your instructional practice, integrate high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), and engage in meaningful, flexible professional development that supports student success.
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Canvas for NMPED
NMPED staff can use Canvas to develop, deliver, and manage professional learning both internally and externally. This includes training for department teams, statewide initiatives for educators and administrators, and customized learning experiences for targeted populations such as instructional coaches, support staff, or school leaders—ensuring alignment across programs and bureaus. To learn more check out our Canvas for NMPED Page
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