In addition to commemorating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, we’re also continuing the celebration of Teacher Appreciation Month!
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In addition to observing Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, we’re also continuing the celebration of Teacher Appreciation Month! We don’t think a week is enough time to say how much we appreciate you and all that you’ve done this school year. Check out start.amplify.com to access and enjoy the downloadable cards and virtual stickers (under the Bonus tab) that recognize your valuable work. And congratulations to all of our giveaway winners! Review the daily tabs to see if you or someone you know was selected to win one of the many prizes we were giving away earlier this month.

Do you have tips you’d like us or your fellow educators to know? Submit your teacher tips here and we’ll send you a small gift to thank you! Stay tuned each month in upcoming newsletters and our Facebook groups to see if your tip is featured.

Announcements

We want to hear from you!

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Curious about what’s in store for next school year?

Just in case you missed it: Visit our Coming Soon site, then select your program to see what’s new!


Have you heard about our new Knowledge Research Units?

Available for use during the 2022–2023 school year, these new supplemental units provide additional materials and instruction focused on research and inquiry. One unit is available for each grade in grades K–5, and each is supported with a Teacher Guide, Activity Books, Image Cards, and a collection of authentic Trade Books.


Units can be implemented for extended core instruction during flex periods, district-designated Pausing Points, or enrichment periods to embrace your students' curiosity and enhance their learning. Contact your Amplify representative to learn more and request access to the new Knowledge Research Units.


Newly redesigned Amplify CKLA Skills Readers!

Did you know that the Amplify CKLA K–2 Skills Readers have been redesigned to increase student engagement and sense of connection with the decodable stories and their characters? Stories with human characters have improved diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity, while others have fantastical creatures to bring more excitement and whimsy to the tales. If you’d like to learn more and request access to the new Skills Readers, contact your Amplify representative!


A chance to offer your feedback!

Amplify teachers and students directly impact new product development and existing product improvements. If you're interested in participating in a one-on-one user research call and sharing your thoughts and ideas, please fill out this form and our team will be in touch! All research participants will receive their choice of a DonorsChoose or Amazon gift card.


Are you looking for a creative end-of-the-year activity?

Our friends at Mathigon have announced their Polypad art contest. Student entries are due by May 26. Check out this website for all the details and even some inspiration to get started!

Calendar
Back to Basics webinar series

Back by popular demand: Back to Basics series

At the end of the summer, we’ll host a three-part series offering a fresh look at the Amplify CKLA fundamentals. As you return to school, our Amplify experts will walk you through the key things you need to know to start your year successfully. More details coming soon—stay tuned!
 
Celebrating Biliteracy virtual symposium

Celebrating Biliteracy: Realizing a Better Future for Our Spanish Speakers
Event details

Thursday, May 19
Event location

Virtual symposium

There’s still time to register for our free virtual symposium! Join us to celebrate and honor the unique skills, strengths, and needs multilingual learners bring to the classroom and learn how to accelerate literacy development for your English language learners.


We are so excited to be joined by esteemed biliteracy experts Dr. Pedro Noguera, Dr. Lillian Durán, Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Dr. Desirée Pallais, and so many others as we work to build a better future for English language learners—we’d love for you to join us!

Spotlight
Carmen Lee

Carmen Lee

School District of Arcadia, Wisconsin

“I am passionate about getting high-quality instructional materials into the hands of students and teachers. Amplify materials are rigorous, but also provide the scaffolds necessary to support students at different levels. The programs provide students with the opportunities to build knowledge through rich conversation and writing pieces.”

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Each featured educator will receive a special gift from us.

Advice and answers
Jill Scheibel
Teacher tip

Insight from an Amplify Ambassador

Want to hear from a fellow educator? Jill Scheibel is an Amplify Ambassador and curriculum coordinator. When asked to identify a book about teaching that she’s thankful to have read and explain how it inspired her to be better at what she does, she shared: “The Energy Bus! How to reframe my own thinking, but then help others reframe their thinking. An easy read with a profound impact on teams. The lessons are presented in a story-like way that is easy to read. We can all see ourselves in George's shoes and how hard it can be sometimes to get out of the bad mood/mentality. Also by having a common language for our team to use and keep teammates in check once the energy suckers come out.”

Let's connect

Thank you for being a great teacher! We invite you to join other great educators on Facebook in our Amplify CKLA community. This is the perfect place to connect with other Amplify teachers from across the country to support each other, share creative ideas and helpful tips, and be social!

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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.