Invest in high-quality professional development
Amplify’s professional development provides a variety of learning experiences over multiple years to incrementally develop and apply the knowledge and skills needed for effective and self-sustaining implementation.
Gain insights into effective instructional techniques, and develop a deeper understanding of your Amplify program(s) by investing in professional development.
The foundation for long-lasting and sustainable change
Every school and district is unique. That’s why we offer flexible delivery options to best meet your specific needs and objectives.
Our professional development programs come in packages or individual sessions, available both on-site and virtually, to help you get the most out of your Amplify program(s).
You can also customize your learning experience by adding extra sessions, such as Science of Reading, supporting multiliterate learners, and a problem-based approach to math, to build on your base package.
Professional learning journey
Prepare
Prepare learning experiences will help shift literacy and math instruction and deepen understanding of research-based practices to support new program implementation.
Begin
Program-aligned packages will support those who are new to Amplify’s programs. You’ll build the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to begin teaching with your Amplify program(s).
Practice
Program-aligned packages will support those who have experience using Amplify’s programs. You’ll refine instructional skills, expand knowledge of your Amplify program(s), and explore more advanced instructional strategies.
Advance
Program-aligned offerings will support advanced implementation to deepen understanding of content and pedagogy and build-in house capacity to support a robust, sustainable implementation.
Click to learn more about our curated catalog of packages and sessions to support each stage of your learning journey.
Literacy
- Amplify ELA
- Amplify CKLA
- Amplify Caminos
- Boost Reading
- Boost Lectura
- Boost Close Reading
STEM
- mCLASS with DIBELS® 8th Edition
- mCLASS Lectura
Empower teachers to continuously improve
Professional development helps teachers stay motivated and inspired to grow professionally. Demonstrate your commitment to your stuff by empowering them with professional development packages that include on-site or virtual Launch, Strengthen, or Coach sessions, all of which will orient you and your team to the full features of Amplify programs.
You can also personalize your learning experience by adding enhancement sessions to base packages.
Launch
On-site and virtual Launch sessions introduce Amplify programs and support strong implementation. Self-paced, online courses are also available for select Amplify programs and include an on-demand subscription for 12-months.
After learning about the program’s foundational principles and key features, you’ll practice administering it within a collaborative environment.
Strengthen
On-site and virtual Strengthen sessions deepen understanding of the program. Session offerings are targeted and meant to take your practice—and your students’ learning—to the next level.
Offered as part of core packages, as well as enhancements, Strengthen sessions are intended to effectively address your students’ needs. Examples include:
- Targeted intervention instruction.
- A focus on data analysis.
- Examining student writing.
Coach
On-site and virtual Coach sessions are tailored to elevate instructional practices and meet the unique needs of teachers and/or leaders.
Partner with an Amplify coach who will support you in planning customized sessions leveraging our menu of supports, which can include:
Grade-level planning.
Lesson modeling by an Amplify facilitator.
Classroom observations and debriefs.
Commit to sustainable change for long-term impact
Learning may ebb and flow between phases depending on your teachers’ and leaders’ needs, experiences, and professional goals. Amplify professional development aims to continually grow, develop, and refine instructional practices to support student learning and achievement.
Frequently asked questions
We value your partnership and aim to provide you with the highest quality learning experiences. Check out our frequently asked PD questions below, along with responses.
Additional learning
Once you become an Amplify customer, you’ll have access to many opportunities to continue learning how to get the most out of your Amplify program(s).
To get a sense of our support, check out some of our free resources:
- Featured blog posts on the Amplify blog
- Webinars or other online events
- Video content on Youtube
Biliteracy supports
Facilitated in both English and Spanish, specialized biliteracy sessions should be scheduled for teachers using both curricula and/or assessments. Sessions are available to support the use of both Amplify CKLA and Amplify Caminos core programs or mCLASSⓇ DIBELSⓇ 8th Edition and Lectura assessment programs. Substitute a biliteracy session for the 6-hour initial training in your package, or add these sessions on to your package for your biliteracy teachers.
Speak to our team to learn more!
Order and payment support
If you’re ready to submit your price quote, purchase order, or payment, visit our Ordering Support site for more information.
Community of collaboration
Connect with fellow Science of Reading or science advocates in one of our public Facebook groups. Join a community or tune into one of our podcasts today:
- Science of Reading: The Community and podcast
- Science Connections: The Community and podcast
- Beyond My Years podcast: Listen to chronicles from the classroom.
Amplify customers can join our exclusive, program-specific Facebook communities to ask pedagogical questions, share Amplify teaching hacks, and more!
Our experts
We are educators supporting educators. Every member of Amplify’s national team of highly experienced and qualified facilitators is a former educator with years of hands-on classroom and/or administrative experience. Our facilitators are passionate about supporting educators in the implementation of their Amplify programs and creating transformational change for all students.