Transform literacy in Indiana with intentional knowledge building and systematic skills instruction
Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) is a core literacy resource aligned with the Indiana Academic Standards for English/Language Arts that empowers Indiana grades K–5 students. Developed in partnership with the Core Knowledge Foundation, Amplify CKLA was specifically designed to enable teachers to implement proven, evidence-based instructional practices.
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Recognized quality
Amplify CKLA stands out as one of only a few high-quality, knowledge-building literacy programs recognized by the Knowledge Matters Campaign. Our shared message: Background knowledge is essential to literacy and learning.
Independently and rigorously reviewed
Amplify CKLA not only received an all-green rating from the rigorous evaluators at EdReports, but it was also recognized by the Knowledge Matters Campaign as a literacy program that excels in building knowledge.
Intentional knowledge building
The Science of Reading reveals knowledge as an essential pillar of reading comprehension and lifelong literacy. Hear from author Natalie Wexler and Amplify CKLA customers on edWebinar about the importance of knowledge building in reading instruction.
Program overview
Amplify CKLA is a core ELA program for Grades K–5 that delivers:
- A unique research-based approach truly built on the Science of Reading.
- A combination of explicit foundational skills with meaningful knowledge building.
- Embedded support and differentiation that gets all students reading grade-level texts together.
- Opportunities for students to see the strengths and experiences that all people share while also celebrating each others’ unique identities and experiences.
- Equitable and authentic Spanish language arts instruction with Amplify Caminos.
How it works
Amplify CKLA teaches both foundational skills and background knowledge in Grades K–2 and combines them in Grades 3–5, in alignment with the Science of Reading.
- In grades K–2, students complete one full lesson that builds foundational reading skills, as well as one full lesson that builds background knowledge.
- In grades 3–5, students complete one integrated lesson that combines skills and knowledge with increasingly complex texts, close reading, and a greater writing emphasis.
Rich topics
Amplify CKLA builds knowledge coherently across subjects and grades.
Students make connections from year to year by exploring grade-appropriate subject-area knowledge and vocabulary in history, science, literature, and the arts, while learning to read, write, and think creatively and for themselves.
Science of Reading resources
Watching students learn to read? Magic. Knowing how they get there? Science.
As you consider your next core ELA program, it’s critically important to understand what the Science of Reading really means—and what it tells us what it tells us about how to teach more effectively. Unlike other programs, Amplify CKLA was built upon these insights and practices, making it easier for teachers to implement this proven approach.
Indiana CKLA resources for your review
- IN HQIM Review Amplify CKLA Grade K Standards Alignment
- IN HQIM Review Amplify CKLA Grade 1 Standards Alignment
- IN HQIM Review Amplify CKLA Grade 2 Standards Alignment
- IN HQIM Review Amplify CKLA Grade 3 Standards Alignment
- IN HQIM Review Amplify CKLA Grade 4 Standards Alignment
- IN HQIM Review Amplify CKLA Grade 5 Standards Alignment
Contact us
Support is always available. Our team is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Contact your dedicated Indiana representative here for program access, samples, and additional information.
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