Create a level playing field in every classroom.
Every student deserves access to cross-curricular background knowledge and effective foundational skills instruction. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how quality, content-rich instructional materials drive results and learn strategies for ensuring equity in your classroom, school, and district.
Each webinar presentation will be approximately 45–60 minutes long.
Introducing Amplify CKLA
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Presented by: Jeff Dannemiller, Amplify
Amplify CKLA is a content-rich, knowledge-based approach to teaching early literacy skills. Through this webinar, you'll gain an understanding of how and why the program works.
Jeff Dannemiller, the Director of Product Specialists at Amplify, works with teachers across the country, helping them get the most out of their students.
The power of a knowledge-rich curriculum
Presented by: Robert Pondiscio, Thomas B. Fordham Institute
Classrooms across the country are implementing knowledge-rich curricula to close the reading gap. Hear from a policy expert on harnessing the power of content-rich ELA to level the playing field.
Robert Pondiscio is senior fellow and vice president for external affairs at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute.
From the cortex to the classroom
Presented by: Dr. Carolyn Strom, New York University
Understanding the brain is essential to unlocking more effective ways to teach early reading. From a researcher, you’ll learn about the brain science behind learning to read and how to apply it in the classroom.
Dr. Carolyn Strom is an educator and classroom researcher. She has a Ph.D. in Early Literacy from NYU and a master's degree in the Science of Reading from the University of Southern California.
Systematic phonics instruction: Ensuring equity in early literacy
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Presented by: Susan Lambert, Amplify
Too often our most vulnerable students are not receiving the phonics instruction they need. Learn strategies for ensuring your foundational skills instruction supports every student.
Susan Lambert is vice president of Amplify CKLA, and is a former principal, curriculum director, and teacher.