The Amplify CKLA newsletter | Upcoming webinars and helpful resources

This time of year brings a lot of anticipation, excitement, and information. Our goal is to guide you and your students with easy-to-understand resources to support you during the first few days, weeks, and even months of the year.

To that end is the newly-added Remote and Hybrid Learning Support section of the website we’ve designed with you in mind—start.amplify.com. Don’t miss this section on the CKLA page, which will equip you with the tools to excel regardless of your teaching scenario.

There, you’ll also find the Amplify CKLA Quick Start page, with loads of resources gathered specifically to help you start strong this year. This page includes temporary login credentials, links to printable versions of curriculum materials, instruction recommendations, and more—all organized for step-by-step guidance.

Have you registered for the upcoming webinar series, Back to Basics: Getting started with Amplify CKLA? You can find details on this event and so much more in the “Announcements” area of the start.amplify CKLA page.

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, download these printable bookmarks to share with your students.

Nominate an educator for a Science of Reading Star Award!

Do you know an educator who has successfully brought the Science of Reading into their classroom? Are they a champion of their students? Has your district made it their mission to help students overcome their academic obstacles using the Science of Reading? We want to hear from you! Submit your nomination now for a chance to win a $500 DonorsChoose gift card, and so much more!

Highlighting CKLA resources

We just created a reference PDF of the Top 10 Resources for teaching with Amplify CKLA. Each feature is linked to the resource or to information where you can learn more about utilizing it in the classroom.

Provide feedback on new slide-based lessons!

We’re seeking teacher feedback on new Google slides lessons. Schedule a 1-hour interview with our team, and you’ll receive a $50 DonorsChoose gift card as thanks for your time!

Are you interested in a research opportunity?

We invite grade K and 1 teachers to participate in a Listening Comprehension research study. Help us evaluate the quality of the passages and comprehension questions by participating.

Back to Basics: Getting started with Amplify CKLA

We’re here to equip you with resources that’ll set you and your students on the path toward success. Sign up now to join us in a three-part webinar series covering everything from curriculum basics to pro tips. Each session will last an hour and include time for Q&A.

Amplify CKLA 101: Thursday, September 16
Amplify CKLA 201: Tuesday, September 28
Amplify CKLA 301: Thursday, October 21

Spotlight

Beth Keele

Thomas Magnet School - Bedford County Schools, TN

“Ms. Keele has made this curriculum her own and by doing so she has created an excitement for learning with her students. I observed this as the assistant superintendent and the fact that my grandson (he was in her class last year) knows all about Maya culture and art (we had to google Mayan masks and art work to draw) and explained to me that tsunamis create cities consumed by water, as well as so many things he can talk about from his 1st grade year. His reading level grew exponentially even with the pandemic and school closures. Ms. Keele’s love for her students shows not only in her culture in her classroom, but also in her commitment to using high-quality instructional materials for her kids.”

— Karen Scoggins, Supervisor of ESSER Programs

Do you know an Amplify educator who deserves some recognition?

Each featured educator will receive a special gift from us.

Submit a nomination›

Advice and answers

We’re here to help!

Get guidance and support from our Customer Care and Support team Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

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Amplify uptime

Each month we share our historical uptime for your Amplify program. During the month of August, the Amplify CKLA uptime was 99.92%.

Learn more about uptime and subscribe to status updates to stay informed.

Customer insights

We want to hear from you!

Answer the questions below and we’ll share the results with you next month.

Check out the resources we’ve provided on the Remote and Hybrid Learning Support section of the start.amplify CKLA page. Then, help us learn what you’d like to see more of by answering the short survey below: