Amplify CKLA & Amplify Caminos

Did you know November is National Gratitude Month? Keep reading for resources that will help you apply gratitude practices in your classroom, strengthen your Amplify implementation, and join in on conversations with fellow educators. 

Admin Reports for Amplify Caminos are now available!

Admin Reports for Amplify Caminos are structured in the same way as they are for Amplify CKLA. And for both Amplify CKLA and Amplify Caminos users, Admin Reports now have a new side-by-side biliteracy view, so you can view usage in one place for both programs. To access Admin Reports when logged into the platform, expand the Programs & Apps menu on the Global Navigation bar, scroll to “Tools,” and select Administrator Reports. Read our help article for more information on how to leverage this tool.

New Bilingual PD Library 

If you're using both Amplify CKLA and Caminos, we have new resources for you! On our PD Library, the Amplify CKLA+Caminos icon in the top bar will bring you to a dedicated page with planning and implementation support. 

How do I assess my students?

In Amplify CKLA, assessments progress from moment-by-moment assessments to benchmark assessments.

• Each lesson segment incorporates Checks for Understanding to increase engagement and let teachers make real-time adjustments to their instruction.
• Each lesson goal is tied to a formative assessment opportunity, allowing teachers to see which students need more support with a benchmark.
• Mid-unit and end-of-unit assessments provide valuable information on the skills and content students have mastered.
• Benchmark and placement assessments help teachers set goals and monitor the growth of each student, providing a baseline at the beginning of the year and ensuring students are advancing toward grade-level objectives.

Learn more about assessments on our PD Library   › 

How can I see an Amplify lesson taught in the classroom?

If you missed our webinar last month and are curious to see an Amplify CKLA Knowledge Strand lesson taught in the classroom, check out the recording! You’ll see footage of a real second-grade class, and also get expert advice on implementation.

The More They Know: How Building Knowledge Powers Reading Success

Join us for our new webinar series to hear thought leaders, researchers, administrators, and teachers explore the critical importance of knowledge building in literacy and student success, the role it plays in comprehension, and the impact it has in real classrooms.

Do you teach math or have a colleague who teaches math? Are you a coach or admin who uses math data and reporting to inform your work?

This month we asked Allie Appel, one of our Amplify Ambassadors, to tell us a helpful program recommendation she’d like to share with others. She said:

“Read the Intro section of each unit! These are so full of professional development for the teachers. It will help you understand the WHY behind each theme and also explain some of the phonics rules you will be teaching to the students.”