🍁 Seasonal download for your students!
As you fall back into the swing of things, we’re here to make the transition as smooth as possible! We encourage you to use Teacher Central to find resources that will get you up and running, and don't forget to check out recordings of our Office Hours Q&A session under the Learning videos tab.
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💬 Advice and answers
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What resources can I share with families?
The beginning of a new school year is the perfect time to share the Amplify ELA Caregiver Hub with your students’ caregivers. This site provides curriculum details, an overview of what they can expect throughout the school year, and resources they can use with students at home.
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How can I prepare my Amplify ELA lessons?
The Lesson-at-a-Glance Compilation on the Unit Overview page summarizes what will be covered in each lesson, as well as the lesson objectives. Use it to familiarize yourself with the flow of activities and note your instructional emphasis during lesson planning. Additionally, each lesson comes with a teacher lesson brief that includes a preparation section full of helpful tips and suggestions.
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Where can I access free student activities for the new school year?
To keep your classes engaged in the first few weeks of school, download and print these activities and bookmarks to help students celebrate all they can accomplish with the Science of Reading and literacy.
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🗓️ Calendar
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Science of Reading: The Symposium
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🗓️ Oct. 10, 12–4 p.m. EDT
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Our virtual fall showstopper event featuring renowned Science of Reading: The Podcast luminaries will offer you four FREE hours of professional development focused on sustaining Science of Reading change management in your school and district!
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🤓 Podcast & blog
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New episode
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Science of Reading: The Podcast
Dyslexia: Where we started; where we’re going, with Dr. Sally Shaywitz
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Listen now ›
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New blog post
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Amplify Blog
The importance of vocabulary in effective literacy instruction
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Read now ›
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🔗 Let’s connect
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Come together with fellow educators by joining the Amplify ELA Facebook community! Gain support, share tips and trends, and experience connection with Amplify teachers from all over the country.
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Field trial opportunity
Would you like to participate in a study involving a new math assessment for K–8? To take advantage of this exciting opportunity and be a part of strengthening our research-based mathematics screening and progress monitoring solution, sign up now!
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⭐ Spotlight
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Do you know an educator who deserves to be recognized?
Share the educator’s name, district, and what they’re doing to stand out, so we can highlight them in a future newsletter and send them a special gift.
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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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