This time of year brings a lot of anticipation, excitement, and information.
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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.


Have you checked out start.amplify.com yet? It includes resources to help you access and use the platform, details on curriculum materials, answers to frequently asked questions, and more. There, you’ll also find the Amplify ELA 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.


If you haven’t attended our Back to Basics series, there’s still time to claim your spot! We have two sessions this month, so be sure to register and make the most of this training opportunity as you prepare to head back to the classroom with Amplify ELA. Do you have questions for our Amplify product experts and educators? Submit them prior to our Ask the Experts night to ensure they get answered.


To any newsletter newcomers, welcome! Every month we share valuable information regarding your program: updates and announcements, events, practical teaching tips, educator spotlights, and more. This month, if you're looking for a fun and interactive way to get to know your new class, download and print this Get to Know Me sheet for younger students (also available in Spanish) or this sheet for older students (also available in Spanish) for them to fill out as they return for the school year!

Announcements

Science of Reading: The Podcast’s summer rewind

We hope you enjoyed the last season of Science of Reading: The Podcast! This summer, we’re republishing some greatest hits from across the seasons, with a special focus on episodes that will be valuable to you as you prepare for a new year in the classroom. Listen to our lineup and hear from heavy hitters in the education and literacy spaces, including Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Jacquey Barber, and Sonia Cabell, among others.

Calendar

Back to Basics

Our Back to Basics series wraps up this month with two more sessions! Whether this is your first or fourth year with Amplify, you’ll discover new insights that will help you maximize your experience. If you missed the first session, you can catch up at start.amplify.com/btb-bonus.


Strengthen: Tuesday, Aug. 9, 6–7 p.m. ET

During this session, we’ll cover assessments, in-lesson support, and differentiation. Plus, you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask live questions!


Ask the Experts: Tuesday, Aug. 23, 6–7 p.m. ET

Join us for an opportunity to learn teacher tips directly from an Amplify ELA educator and ask Amplify experts questions in this live Q&A session. Be sure to submit your questions about any elements and features related to Amplify ELA in advance!
 

Brain Builders: VIP launch party
Event details

Thursday, Aug. 18
12 p.m. ET
Event location

Launch party

We've partnered with The Right to Read Project to launch Brain Builders, an engaging, student-facing animated video series to help children understand what their brain does in order to read. Join us for this 90-minute launch party to watch and learn more about this series, which features 13 unique episodes.You'll have the chance to hear directly from Amplify’s Chief Academic Officer and host of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Susan Lambert, and The Right to Read Project co-founders, Margaret Goldberg and Kenni Alden, and Project Lead, Alanna Mednick.

Spotlight
Melissa Salas

Melissa Salas

Corpus Christi Independent School District, Texas

“Knowing I will make a difference in our future generation is one of the many reasons why I love teaching! Changing lives is what it is all about, when in reality, it changes you. And if at the end of the school year you hear them tell you, ‘You better be here next year so we can come say hi,’ you know it has all been worth it.”

We want to spotlight you next!

Each featured educator will receive a special gift from us.

Advice and answers

How do I assign activities to my students?

You can assign activities to your ELA students with optional due dates. You have three options for assigning: through Amplify, Google Classroom, and Microsoft Teams. Watch this video to see assigning in action!

We’re here to help! Get guidance and support from our Customer Care and Support team Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.–9 p.m. ET.


Need help now? Contact us.

Let's connect

Introduce yourself to fellow educators in our Amplify ELA Facebook group! Use this space to ask questions, collaborate, and share what you’re planning for the new school year.

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.