The first day of school brings with it a lot of anticipation and information. Our goal is to guide you and your students by providing information that helps support your classroom during the first few days, weeks, and even months of the year. Read on to learn about some of the resources and webinars that Amplify has created just for you!

Back-to-school night for families 

Devices, schedules, logins, links … we know how hard it may be this year to communicate all the things to your families. And we know (from experience!) that caregivers are feeling uncertain at best: Are we doing this right? Are we supporting our children in the best way possible? To help everyone, we’re hosting a back-to-school webinar for families and caregivers. Please share this flyer with families and invite them to join us for an overview of the program their student is using at home on Monday, September 21, 7-7:30 p.m. ET/4-4:30 p.m. PT. 

Encourage families to register!

Boost foundational skills 

Our new research-based Foundational Skills Boost for early readers helps educators and caregivers close the gap of unfinished instruction due to school closures. Students can use the video lessons independently, from anywhere, in conjunction with any curriculum. Resources include:

• Phonemic awareness and phonics lessons
• Decodable readers for practice 
• Optional teacher-led small group activities
• Family resources for additional practice

Review free lessons

Free research-backed SEL activities

For grades K-3, Amplify Reading focuses on four areas of social and emotional learning—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship skills. For more activities and discussion guides to connect your students’ Amplify Reading experiences with key SEL topics, check out these resources. Resources for grades 4-5 coming soon!

For middle school students, we encourage you to use the Starting Points resource at the beginning of the school year to learn more about them as individuals and get a quick sense of any skill gaps or social-emotional challenges. The activity centers on a writing exercise that allows your students to freely express their values and move toward a positive mindset through the year. Get started now. 

Register for live virtual webinars covering a deep dive of the program, SEL, bridging learning gaps, and much more.

Using Amplify Reading to Bridge Learning Gaps in Any Back-to-School Environment

• Friday, September 18, 4:00 p.m. ET

Social-Emotional Learning in Amplify Reading

• Monday, September 21, 4:00 p.m. ET

Amplify Reading Deep Dive: What Do Your Students See and Why?

• Friday, September 25, 4:00 p.m. ET

Tips for a Successful Amplify Reading Implementation

• Wednesday, September 23, 4:00 p.m. ET
• Monday, September 28, 4:00 p.m. ET

This event will help educators face the only thing that’s certain about the educational landscape today: uncertainty. What strategies do we need as our remote and hybrid teaching models evolve? How can we deliver both literacy and equity in this shifting terrain? Why do teachers matter now more than ever?

Register now!

New to Amplify Reading? Here are some tips and tricks to help you get started!

• Welcome to Amplify Reading

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