đź—“ Printable calendar download to start the new school year!
We hope you’ve had a relaxing summer! Back-to-school season is both an exciting and busy time, and we’re here to support you as you explore every possibility.
- Don’t miss our final week of office hours later this month!
- If you’re prepping for the new school year, head over to Teacher Central for guidance on how to get started with Amplify CKLA.
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⬇️ Monthly downloadable
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Download and print our August 2023–July 2024 calendar to help you plan for the months ahead! This PDF is editable, so we encourage you to add your own important dates and classroom milestones.
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đź“Ł Announcements
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New app alert: PD Library
Located in the Program & Apps menu, the PD Library is a unified space for educators to learn more about implementing their Amplify program(s). You’ll find short, engaging video collections ranging from topics like pacing and planning to teaching lessons.
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đź’¬ Advice and answers
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How do I navigate the Amplify CKLA platform?
The rich content of Amplify CKLA is embedded in the digital experience, a robust lesson slide system that enhances instruction with flexible options that save time. Lesson slides can be presented as is or downloaded, edited, and reuploaded into the platform for a customized instructional experience. Get familiar with program navigation before the school year begins!
Are you a Teacher Resource Site user? That's where you'll find daily and unit planning materials, resources by grade level, and printable student-facing documents. Watch our navigation video to get familiar with it before the new year kicks off!
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🗓️ Calendar
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Back-to-school office hours
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🗓️ Aug. 15, 4 p.m. ET
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We want to help you get the year started off right! Join us for Amplify CKLA office hours to learn about important updates for the new school year, and for the opportunity to have questions answered. While you’re waiting to attend, feel free to submit questions you would like answered during the event.
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🤓 Podcast & blog
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New episode
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Science of Reading: The Podcast
Writing your way to better reading with Steve Graham
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Listen now  ›
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New blog post
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Amplify Blog
The importance of decoding in effective phonics instruction
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Read now  ›
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🔗 Let’s connect
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As the school year approaches, we want to show our appreciation for all that you do and celebrate a time of new opportunities. Join the Amplify CKLA Facebook community to enter weekly giveaways all month long!
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Spotlight
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Jennifer Litzinger
Central Valley School District, PA
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“  Jennifer is always researching for best practices in teaching her students to read. In true fashion, she has jumped on board to the first year of teaching the program and has enthusiastically embraced it! Through progress monitoring, she has some amazing intervention groups that meet the students at their level! Her students are thriving! She is so optimistic…about the positive changes [happening] to our entire K–2 building! She makes learning fun and exciting for the students! ”
Jennifer Bechdel Kindergarten Intervention Teacher, Central Valley School District, PA
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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.
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