UPDATE 

NMPED currently accepts exams from both PRAXIS and NMTA/NES

Monday, December 21, 2020, will be the final administration of the NMTA program and will be the final administration for most of the National Evaluation Series (NES) tests for New Mexico teacher candidates. The final administration for the remaining NES tests (NES French, German, and Spanish) for New Mexico teacher candidates will be posted as soon as possible.  To learn more about the NMTA program transition Click Here.

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