The latest on what we have in store for the upcoming school year.
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We hope that you're enjoying the remainder of your summer, and that you’re fitting in a much-needed recharge before returning to the classroom! We’re excited to join you on your mCLASS® journey this school year. As you settle back into your routine, you’ll have several tools at your fingertips:

  • Our Back to Basics series will equip you with resources and guidance that'll set you and your students on the path toward success. Registration is now open—we hope to see you there!
  • Have you checked out start.amplify.com recently? We are always updating it with practical resources about program implementation. This year, you’ll find teacher tips, training videos, professional development resources, and many other useful materials.
  • These editable name tags and desk plates will help you get to know your students at the start of the school year. There's a version for your younger students, and one for your older students.

If this is your first time receiving the mCLASS newsletter, welcome! Each month we share the information you need to know during the school year: program highlights and announcements, upcoming events, tips for the classroom, educator spotlights, and more.

Announcements

Key updates for back to school

We hope you’re as excited about these important program updates as we are! Click below for in-depth details on product improvements, new features, and enhanced experiences we’re adding for the new school year.


What's new for mCLASS.


Direct links to DIBELS® 8th Edition materials in mCLASS

You can now access DIBELS® 8th Edition materials directly from mCLASS. Log into mCLASS Home, select the orange Training tile, and scroll to the mCLASS with DIBELS 8th Edition section to locate Benchmark and Progress Monitoring Student Material PDFs and Maze Admin & Scoring Guides.

Dual language assessment in early literacy

Are you in need of a Spanish assessment this school year? Amplify recently developed a K–6 Spanish assessment called mCLASS Lectura that accelerates reading growth for Spanish-speaking students by delivering complete parity between English and Spanish assessments.


Explore the mCLASS® Lectura universal screener.


The new Amplify blog

We recently launched the Amplify blog, a space where we share valuable insights on teaching and learning topics such as coding in the classroom, language comprehension, and learning math through problem solving. New posts are added every week—read a few now!


Webinar recordings just for you

Get a jumpstart on your professional development for next year by watching on-demand recordings from our recent virtual symposium, Celebrating Biliteracy: Realizing a Better Future for Our Spanish Speakers, and our webinar series, The Science of Reading Is for Everyone!

Calendar

Back to Basics series

We’re here to equip you with resources that’ll set you and your students up for success this back-to-school season. Sign up now to join us for our webinar series covering everything from assessment basics to pro tips. Each session will last an hour and include time for Q&A.

  • Getting Started with mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition: Tuesday, August 16, 6–7 p.m. ET
  • Ask the Experts: Tuesday, August 23, 6–7 p.m. ET

Spotlight
Calling all educators

Do you know an educator who deserves to be recognized? Share the educator's name and district, what they are doing to stand out, and any additional information with us so we can highlight them in a future newsletter.

We want to spotlight you next!

Each featured educator will receive a special gift from us.

Advice and answers

Free poster download!

Do you love the Science of Reading as much as we do? Download this free poster, print it out, and hang it up in your classroom to show your enthusiasm for the research behind our literacy curricula.

Amplify help library

Have you been utilizing Amplify’s robust library of help articles? If you’re looking for answers, visit the help library and use the search tool at the top of the page to find all the resources on things like logging on, assigning online assessments, Maze Online, and more!

Let's connect

Are you a part of our Amplify Reading & mCLASS Facebook community? The group is a forum for educators to provide each other with support with the program, as well as an opportunity to connect with us about any questions you may have. Whether this is your first or fourth year with Amplify, the Facebook community can help you plan for the new school year. As an added bonus, you’ll have a chance to join our fun giveaways too!

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.