We’re grateful for the amazing work you do each day to shape the minds and futures of so many students.
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Here at Amplify, we’re thankful for the amazing work you do each day to shape the minds and futures of so many students! We’ve created two thankfulness-themed downloadable worksheets for you to use with your students this month: a fill-in acrostic poem for younger students and a writing exercise for older students. Both are available in English and Spanish!


Don’t forget that today, Nov. 1, is the first day of Native American Heritage Month. Although we recognize the culture and heritage of Native Americans year round, we place a special emphasis on their role in American history in November. We hope you’re able to incorporate a few of their many contributions into your classrooms this month!

Announcements

Introducing My Content!

Starting Nov. 2, teachers using Amplify CKLA® with digital experience (formerly known as Interactive Classroom) can access My Content to find, edit, assign, and teach their own custom content, like custom lessons. You can access My Content through the Programs & Apps menu in the Global Navigation bar. Learn how to begin using My Content now!

CKLA benchmark assessments

As we approach the middle of the school year, you may be starting to think about mid-year assessments. The Amplify CKLA benchmark assessments for Grades 1–5 can help you identify gaps in student learning and understanding of curriculum content, as well as provide guidance for student groupings and information to assist you with small-group instruction. These benchmark assessments are available at BOY (located in Unit 1 of the curriculum), MOY (placed in various units within the curriculum, depending on grade level), and EOY (located in the final unit), and can be located in the Table of Contents for each unit.


For more information about the benchmark and other CKLA assessment opportunities, refer to the Assessments section of the CKLA Professional Learning Site!

Tell us why you're thankful for literacy and get a free poster!

There are so many reasons to be thankful for literacy, and we want to know yours! Share your story, and to thank you for doing so, we'll give you a free classroom poster. We’re so grateful for educators like you and the inspiring stories you have to tell—we can’t wait to read what you have to say.

Calendar

Coming soon: Step Ahead webinar series

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Beginning in January

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Webinar series

Starting in January, we'll be hosting monthly live webinars offering guidance to help you stay one step ahead when planning for each CKLA unit in Grades PK–5. Administrators can also join to explore tools that support effective classroom implementation. As you continue to dive into the curriculum, our Amplify experts will guide you through your journey, step by step. More details coming soon—stay tuned!

 

Take the next step with the Science of Reading

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Ongoing

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Webinar series

Last spring, thousands of educators attended our Science of Reading Is for Everyone webinar series to discover the meaning behind the Science of Reading and how its instructional practices are key to student success. This fall, we’re going beyond the basics with Science of Reading Is for Everyone: Part Two. Join us over the next few months to dive deeper into what it takes to build a comprehensive Science of Reading-aligned instructional system that supports all students.

Spotlight

Amy Gammon

Amy Gammon

Maine School Area District 21, Dixfield

“I am so excited to have a reading and writing program that also incorporates science and social studies.”

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Advice and answers

Need a refresher on your Amplify program?

Don’t forget that you can always view our self-paced training videos and live recordings from our Back to Basics series. Simply toggle over to the correct program to find video playlists, past webinar recordings, and answers to frequently asked questions!

Let's connect

Join our Amplify CKLA Facebook group for chances to win fun giveaways, including several special ones we’re planning during November! Please also use this group to collaborate with other educators, ask questions, and share what you’ve been up to with your Amplify program.

Are you receiving more than one newsletter?

If so, it’s because we have the pleasure of providing you with more than one Amplify program. Each month we’ll share the most important information you need to know based on the program(s) you use.