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Happy Women’s History Month! Every March, we commemorate the vital role of women in American history, culture, and society. The Amplify curriculum includes resources and lessons that feature inspirational girls and women, and can help you jumpstart conversations during this month. As you study the achievements and struggles of influential women in your classrooms, we encourage you to distribute these printable illustrated fact sheets about Malala Yousafzai, Sally Ride, and Wilma Rudolph to celebrate how these women have changed our world for the better.

Announcements

Examining the importance of dual language assessment in early literacy

To help illustrate the long-standing inequities Spanish-speaking students have faced in the classroom, we’ve developed an infographic that highlights the challenges these students encounter when assessed only in English and not their home language as well. Did you know Amplify recently developed a K–6 Spanish assessment called mCLASS® Lectura that works to address these issues?


Explore the mCLASS Lectura universal screener.


Science of Reading: The Podcast is back for another season!

The fifth season of our popular Science of Reading podcast has just begun. Each episode explores timely topics and conversations surrounding reading and literacy. The first episode of the new season features Lacey Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of UnboundEd.


Listen to the episode now!


We'd like to meet your math colleagues!

We need your help! We’re hoping to learn more about math instruction as we build out our new math products. If you or someone you know is interested, please fill out this form. (You don’t need to be a current Amplify user to participate.) All participants who complete a session will receive their choice of a $50 DonorsChoose or $25 Amazon gift card!

Calendar

High quality assessments built for English and Spanish readers
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April 5–April 26
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Webinar series

mCLASS® Lectura is a brand new Spanish assessment co-developed by Amplify and the University of Oregon’s Center on Teaching and Learning. Providing a Science of Reading–intensive approach to authentic dual language assessment for grades K–6, it works in tandem with mCLASS’s DIBELS® 8th Edition to deliver universal and dyslexia screening in both languages.
 
The Science of Reading Is for Everyone

The Science of Reading Is for Everyone

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February–April
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Webinar series

There are still a few more sessions left in our webinar series. Register now to join in on the learning!


Want to listen to a past webinar? Fill out the registration form to access our on-demand webinars.
 

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

Thursday, May 19
12 p.m.–5 p.m. ET
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Virtual symposium

We’re hosting a virtual symposium on biliteracy! Join us and hear esteemed biliteracy experts discuss the impact long-standing opportunity gaps have had on Spanish-speaking children, the elements necessary for a high-quality Spanish literacy assessment, which early literacy skills to screen for when working with Spanish-speaking students, and so much more.

Spotlight
Jenna Cook

Jenna Cook

Mooresville Graded School District, NC

“Jenna is one of the most amazing and knowledgeable IC's there are! As a second-year teacher, I have been blessed to have Jenna by my side since day one, and she has made a huge impact on myself and my classroom. No matter the question, no matter the level of difficulty or ease, no matter how silly or serious, she has an answer and will lead me in the right way. If she doesn't know, she will find out ASAP. From data digs, to implementing new ways, to just plain resources and what-do-I-do questions, Jenna helps with a smile on her face no matter what. She does this for everyone in my building. She has no limit to her help and does so for anyone who asks and makes you feel like you are the only person in the world who matters to her. Her curriculum, data, and resource knowledge make her my one-stop go-to for all my issues. She is absolutely amazing!”


—Sarah Lester, grade 2 teacher

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Each featured educator will receive a special gift from us.

Advice and answers

The Importance of Dual Language Assessment and How to Deliver It in Your Classroom

Assessing Spanish-speaking students in their native language is central to leveling the playing field and empowering them on their literacy journey. Replay this webinar with biliteracy expert Dr. Lillian Durán, who discussed how dual language assessment—in both English and Spanish—enables teachers to pinpoint where their dual language learners really are in their skill development and what instruction to prioritize.


Teacher tips: The Instruction tab

Chrystal Wise, an Amplify Ambassador, is an instructional facilitator and dyslexia coordinator in Arkansas. She shared the following tip: “The Instruction tab has been a lifesaver for my teachers. It will group like students’ needs based on their DIBELS® scores. They have used the scripted lessons to print for their instructional aides to use during RTI time. This has saved them so much time in creating lesson plans for their aides.”

Let's connect

We realize you have a lot on your plate right now, and you’re getting information from a variety of different directions. That’s why we invite you to join our Amplify Reading & mCLASS community on Facebook! This is the perfect place to ask questions and get advice from fellow educators, use the search tool to find ideas to inspire your classroom, and even have some fun along the way with surprise giveaways.

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