Professional development for Texas assessment and intervention programs
Amplify professional development (PD) provides learning experiences that intentionally develop the knowledge and skills you need for effective and self-sustaining implementation.
Learn how to administer and score your assessment and develop a deeper understanding of reporting and instruction by investing in professional development.
Assessment
- mCLASS® Texas K–6
- mCLASS Lectura K–6
Intervention
- mCLASS Intervention K–6
- About Amplify PD sessions
- Amplify Texas assessment PD overview
- About Begin packages
- About Practice packages
- mCLASS Texas K-6
- Begin packages
- Practice packages
- mCLASS Texas Lectura
- Begin packages
- Practice packages
- Intervention PD sessions
- mCLASS Intervention K–6
- Enhancement options
- Biliteracy session options
- Online courses
- Contact us
About Amplify PD sessions
Change is more likely to stick and get results when you take a systemic approach. Partner with us to do just that by developing a learning plan that will drive your program implementation, enrich your instructional practices, and increase student impact. Begin and Practice packages are available for assessment programs, while tiered sessions are available for intervention programs.
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Program-agnostic sessions will set up educators for success in areas such as the Science of Reading and/or problem-based approaches to math. |
Program-aligned packages will support those who are new to Amplify’s programs. |
Program-aligned packages will support those who have experience using Amplify’s programs. |
Offerings will support advanced implementation, build capacity for instructional leaders, certify in-house trainers to deliver Launch sessions, and more. |
With a range of unique packages for each phase of implementation, sessions are strategically bundled for multiple touch points throughout the year. High-quality sessions set educators up for success with Amplify programs—whether they’re years into using them or just starting.
Session types
| LAUNCH | STRENGTHEN | COACH |
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Mid-year, end of year |
Mid-year, end of year |
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Propel your teachers into the new school year with sessions that introduce them to their Amplify program and support them in a strong implementation. |
Boost implementation with sessions that target specific instructional practices. |
Guide teachers and leaders with targeted learning tailored to their specific needs. |
Before teaching |
After 6+ weeks of teaching |
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Select a package to reveal the components of a launch session. |
To explore the Strengthen sessions, select your program: |
Select a package to uncover the benefits of a customizable Coach session. |
Our interactive sessions empower teachers and leaders implementing Amplify programs, giving them the tools and skills they need to inspire all students to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. We provide package options for on-site or virtual sessions, through various modalities and durations.
Amplify assessment and intervention programs
Amplify’s high-quality programs make it easier for educators to teach inspiring, impactful lessons that celebrate and develop the brilliance of their students. Empowering teachers with tools to provide robust scaffolding and differentiated instruction, assessment, and intervention programs take the hassle and guesswork out of assessments with real-time, actionable plans personalized for every learner.
Learn how to get the most out of your assessment and intervention program(s) through Amplify’s PD.
Assessment
- mCLASS® Texas Edition
- mCLASS Lectura Texas
Intervention
- mCLASS Intervention K–6
We provide PD sessions for all Amplify programs. Contact your account executive to discuss the extended catalog of PD session options or request a quote.
Amplify Texas assessment PD overview
Assessment programs
Each Texas assessment program offers five year-one PD packages that provide one Launch and one Strengthen session for up to 30 participants per program.
Additionally, within the program session descriptions, we’ve provided biliteracy guidance for schools/districts using mCLASS Texas K–6 and mCLASS Lectura K–6.
About Begin packages
You’re in your first year of implementation. You’re ready to start making the shift to evidence-based practices using your Amplify program(s), and you know that individual change is critical to organizational change. Let us help you support educators with professional development that fosters new
skills, knowledge, and a positive orientation to change.
Explore the program-aligned package options below to learn more about the modality and duration of each of the Launch and Strengthen sessions available to you during your first year of implementation.
Select from flexible on-site, hybrid, or virtual packages, including:
- Launch sessions to introduce Amplify programs and support strong implementation.
- Strengthen sessions to deepen understanding of the program.
Each package supports up to 30 participants in similar grade bands.
| Begin: Amplify assessment and intervention programs |
| On-site package (9 hours) | Hybrid 9 package (9 hours) | Hybrid 4 package (4 hours) | Virtual 9 package (9 hours) | Virtual 4 package (4 hours) | |
| Launch One session per package | On-site 6 hr. |
On-site 6 hr. |
On-site 3 hr. |
Virtual 6 hr. |
Virtual 3 hr. |
| Strengthen* One session per package | On-site 3 hr. |
Virtual 3 hr. |
Virtual 1 hr. |
Virtual 3 hr. |
Virtual 1 hr. |
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| Suggested enhancements | On-site | 6 hr. | On-site or virtual | 3 hr. | |
About Practice packages
You’re becoming familiar with Amplify programs and feel ready to deepen your knowledge and implementation. Our team will help you achieve a greater understanding of your resources and instructional practices, with a focus on continuous improvement, and customized coaching.
Explore the program-aligned package options below to learn more about the Strengthen sessions available to you at any time during your second year of implementation. Select from flexible on-site, hybrid, or virtual Strengthen sessions to deepen your understanding of the program, expand practice, and drive student outcomes.
| Practice Packages: Amplify Texas assessment programs |
| On-site package (6 hours) |
Virtual 6 package (6 hours) |
Virtual 4 package (4 hours) |
Virtual 2 package (2 hours) |
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| Strengthen* Two sessions per package |
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| Suggested enhancements | On-site | 6 hr. | On-site or virtual | 3 hr. | |
*Assessment Strengthen sessions should be scheduled after the most recent benchmark window has closed for participants to work with their own data.
We’ve created professional development offerings that will help you meet your unique needs this school year. Find out more below!
mCLASS Texas K-6
We’ve created professional development offerings that will help you meet your unique needs this school year. Explore the Begin and Practice packages available for mCLASS Texas K–6 by selecting. Click the session titles to learn more!
Begin packages
Explore the Begin and Practice packages available for mCLASS Texas K-6. We’ve created professional development offerings that will help you meet your unique needs this school year. Click the session titles to learn more!
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Hybrid 9 package (9 hours) |
Hybrid 4 package (4 hours) |
Virtual 9 package (9 hours) |
Virtual 4 package (4 hours) |
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On-site 3 hr. |
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*Assessment Strengthen sessions should be scheduled after the most recent benchmark window has closed for participants to work with their own data.
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| Suggested enhancements | On-site | 6 hr. | On-site or virtual | 3 hr. | |
Begin: Administration and instruction essentials for teachers
On-site or virtual, 6 hours
Teachers will dive into the essentials of mCLASS Texas K–6 and learn how to administer and score the assessment. They will leave ready to leverage mCLASS reports and lessons to accelerate data-driven student outcomes.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Note: When using both mCLASS Texas K–6 and mCLASS Texas Lectura, this session should be substituted for the biliteracy session facilitated in both English and Spanish.
Begin: Creating a data-driven classroom for teachers
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
Teachers will deep-dive into mCLASS Texas K–6 reports and instructional recommendations to drive stronger student outcomes in their classrooms. They will leave ready to leverage mCLASS progress monitoring and grouping tools to support a robust MTSS program.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Note: When using both mCLASS Texas K–6 and mCLASS Texas Lectura, this session should be substituted for the biliteracy session facilitated in both English and Spanish.
Begin: Building a data-driven culture for leaders
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
Cultivate a schoolwide culture of data-driven practices. Use mCLASS Texas K–6 reports to drill into key data at a school level and leave with an action plan to target key systems to drive stronger student and teacher outcomes.
Audience: Leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Practice packages
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Virtual 6 package (6 hour) |
Virtual 4 package (4 hour) |
Virtual 2 package (2 hour) |
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*Assessment Strengthen sessions should be scheduled after the most recent benchmark window has closed for participants to work with their own data.
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| Suggested enhancements | On-site | 6 hr. | On-site or virtual | 3 hr. | |
Practice: Creating a data-driven classroom for teachers
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
Teachers will deep dive into mCLASS Texas K–6 reports and instructional recommendations to drive stronger student outcomes in their classrooms. They will leave ready to leverage mCLASS Texas K–6 progress monitoring and grouping tools to support a robust MTSS program.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Note: When using both mCLASS Texas K-6 and mCLASS Texas Lectura, this session should be substituted for the biliteracy session facilitated in both English and Spanish.
Practice: Building a data-driven culture for leaders
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
Cultivate a schoolwide culture of data-driven practices. Use mCLASS Texas K–6 reports to drill into key data at a school level and leave with an action plan to target key systems and drive stronger student outcomes.
Audience: Leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Note: When using both mCLASS Texas K-6 and mCLASS Texas Lectura, this session should be substituted for the biliteracy session facilitated in both English and Spanish.
mCLASS Texas Lectura
The table below lists mCLASS Texas Lectura Launch and Strengthen sessions for year one and beyond by package.
PD sessions for mCLASS Texas Lectura can be facilitated in either English or Spanish. To learn more about mCLASS Texas Lectura language options, contact your account executive.
Select the session title or continue reading to learn more about each session.
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Hybrid 9 package (9 hours) | Hybrid 4 package (4 hours) |
Virtual 9 package (9 hours) | Virtual 4 package (4 hours) |
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*Assessment Strengthen sessions should be scheduled after the most recent benchmark window has closed for participants to work with their own data.
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Begin packages
Begin: Administration and instruction essentials for teachers
On-site or virtual, 6 hours
Teachers will deep-dive into the essentials of mCLASS Texas Lectura and learn how to administer and score the assessment. They'll leave ready to leverage mCLASS Texas Lectura reports and lessons to accelerate data-driven student outcomes.*
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Language: This session is available in English or Spanish.
Note: When using both mCLASS Texas Edition and mCLASS Texas Lectura, this session should be substituted for the biliteracy session facilitated in both English and Spanish.
Begin: Administration and scoring training for teachers
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
Teachers will learn how to administer and score the mCLASS Texas Lectura assessment and leave ready to collect data using standardized guidelines.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Language: This session is available in English or Spanish.
Begin: Creating a data-driven classroom for teachers
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
Teachers will deep-dive into mCLASS Texas Lectura reports and instructional recommendations to drive stronger student outcomes in their classrooms. They will leave ready to leverage mCLASS progress monitoring and grouping tools to support a robust MTSS program.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Language: This session is available in English or Spanish.
Note: When using both mCLASS Texas Edition and mCLASS Texas Lectura, this session should be substituted for the biliteracy session facilitated in both English and Spanish.
Begin: Building a data-driven culture for leaders
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
Cultivate a schoolwide culture of data-driven practices. Use mCLASS Texas Lectura reports to drill into key school-level data and leave with a systems-level action plan to drive stronger student and teacher outcomes.*
Audience: Leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Language: This session is available in English or Spanish.
Note: When using both mCLASS Texas Edition and mCLASS Texas Lectura, this session should be substituted for the biliteracy session facilitated in both English and Spanish.
Begin: Assessing with fidelity for teachers
Virtual, 1 hour
Available: Early fall 2023
Teachers will fortify their mCLASS Texas Lectura assessment administration with trainer-led practice targeted to their unique needs.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Language: This session is available in English or Spanish.
Begin: Progress monitoring to drive student outcomes for teachers
Virtual, 1 hour
Teachers will implement mCLASS Texas Lectura progress monitoring and MTSS best practices to track student progress and accelerate growth.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Language: This session is available in English or Spanish.
Practice packages
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Virtual 6 package (6 hours) |
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*Assessment Strengthen sessions should be scheduled after the most recent benchmark window has closed in order for participants to work with their own data.
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Practice: Creating a data-driven classroom for teachers
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
Teachers will deep-dive into mCLASS Texas Lectura reports and instructional recommendations to drive stronger student outcomes in their classrooms. They will leave ready to leverage mCLASS progress monitoring and grouping tools to support a robust MTSS program.*
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Language: This session is available in English or Spanish.
Note: When using both mCLASS Texas Edition and mCLASS Texas Lectura, this session should be substituted for the biliteracy session facilitated in both English and Spanish.
Practice: Building a data-driven culture for leaders
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
Cultivate a school-wide culture of data-driven practices. Use mCLASS Texas Lectura reports to drill into key school-level data and leave with a systems-level action plan to drive stronger student and teacher outcomes.*
Audience: Leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Language: This session is available in English or Spanish.
Note: When using both mCLASS Texas Edition and mCLASS Texas Lectura, this session should be substituted for the biliteracy session facilitated in both English and Spanish.
Practice: Assessing with fidelity for teachers
Virtual, 1 hour
Available: Mid-fall 2023
Teachers will fortify their mCLASS Texas Lectura assessment administration with trainer-led practice targeted to their unique needs.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Language: This session is available in English or Spanish.
Practice: Progress monitoring to drive student outcomes for teachers
Virtual, 1 hour
Teachers will implement mCLASS Texas Lectura progress monitoring and MTSS best practices to track student progress and accelerate growth.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Language: This session is available in English or Spanish.
Practice: Leveraging cross-linguistic transfer for teachers
Virtual, 1 hour
Available: Mid-fall 2023
Teachers will explore how to use mCLASS Texas Lectura reports to support cross-linguistic transfer in their classrooms.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Language: This session is available in English or Spanish.
Intervention PD sessions
mCLASS Intervention K–6
Intervention programs
Each intervention program offers Launch and Coach sessions for up to 30 participants per program for year one and beyond.
mCLASS Intervention is a staff-led Tier 2 and 3 reading intervention program that does the heavy lifting of data analysis and lesson sequencing, freeing up instructors to teach the reading skills each student needs. View the table and select the session title to learn more about each mCLASS Intervention PD session.
| On-site or virtual 6 hr. |
On-site or virtual sessions 3 hr. |
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Launch
Propel your teachers into the new school year with sessions that introduce them to their Amplify program(s) and support a strong implementation.
Initial training for interventionists and intervention coordinators
On-site or virtual, 6 hours
In part one of this session, intervention coordinators and interventionists will prepare to deliver mCLASS Intervention lessons and learn how to administer the diagnostic and progress monitoring measures. In part two, intervention coordinators will learn the essentials of coordinating the Intervention program. This session is ideal for schools or districts that are newly implementing the mCLASS Intervention program.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Program overview for interventionists
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
Prepare to deliver mCLASS Intervention lessons and learn how to administer the diagnostic and progress monitoring measures. This session is ideal for schools or districts that are already implementing mCLASS Intervention, but need to train interventionists that are new to the program.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Program overview for interventionists
Online course, self-paced
Prepare to deliver mCLASS Intervention lessons and learn how to administer the diagnostic and progress monitoring measures through this on-demand course. This subscription includes an individual seat to the course, which takes approximately three hours to complete. Participants will be able to access and revisit the course as needed for up to one year.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (individual seat)
Coach
Support teachers and leaders with learning experiences tailored to meet their specific needs.
Coach session
On-site, 6 hours
Coach sessions focus on building internal school and district capacity and leadership excellence to accelerate data-driven student outcomes for teachers using mCLASS Intervention. Coaching is customized to meet a school or district’s needs and can include observations, modeling, real-time coaching, and/or co-planning.
Audience: Individual teachers, grade-level teams, PLCs, and/or instructional leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Coach session
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
Coach sessions focus on building internal school and district capacity and leadership excellence to accelerate data-driven student outcomes for teachers using mCLASS Intervention. Coaching is customized to meet a school or district’s needs and can include observations, modeling, real-time coaching, and/or co-planning.
Audience: Individual teachers, grade-level teams, PLCs, and/or instructional leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Enhancement options
Want to extend learning for teachers and leaders? Have a unique need that you’d like to address? Seeking targeted coaching options? Our package enhancements allow you to tailor your PD experience to meet the needs of your staff.
Enhancement options are available for assessment programs such as:
- mCLASS Texas Edition [K–6].
- mCLASS Texas Lectura [K–6].
Biliteracy enhancement sessions are available for educators using both mCLASS Texas Edition and mCLASS Texas Lectura.
Enhancements can be purchased for all teachers/leaders or a subset of educators.
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On-site 6 hr. |
Virtual 6 hr. (2 half-days) |
On-site or virtual 3 hr. |
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Coach session
On-site or virtual, 6 hours; On-site or virtual, 3 hours
Coach sessions focus on building internal school and district capacity and leadership excellence to accelerate data-driven student outcomes for teachers using mCLASS. Coaching is customized to meet a school or district’s needs and can include observations, modeling, real-time coaching, and/or co-planning.
Audience: Individual teachers, grade-level teams, PLCs, and/or instructional leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Biliteracy session options
Launch, Strengthen, and Coach biliteracy sessions are available for educators using both mCLASS Texas Edition and mCLASS Texas Lectura.
View the table below to find options that include biliteracy sessions for educators assessing with both mCLASS Texas Edition and mCLASS Texas Lectura.
Contact your account executive to learn more about enhancing your Amplify experience by purchasing biliteracy programs and/or accompanying PD sessions.
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| On-site 6 hr. |
On-site or virtual 6 hr. |
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Administration and instruction essentials for teachers
On-site or virtual, 6 hours
Available: Early summer 2023
Teachers will dive into the essentials of mCLASS Texas Edition and mCLASS Texas Lectura and learn how to administer and score the assessments. They'll leave ready to leverage mCLASS reports and lessons to accelerate data-driven student outcomes.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Language: This session is facilitated in both English or Spanish.
Creating a data-driven classroom for teachers
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
Available: Mid-fall 2023
Teachers will deep-dive into mCLASS reports and instructional recommendations to drive stronger student outcomes in their classrooms. They will leave ready to leverage mCLASS progress monitoring and grouping tools to support a robust MTSS program.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Language: This session is facilitated in both English or Spanish.
Building a data-driven culture for leaders
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
Available: Mid-fall 2023
Cultivate a school culture of data-driven practices. Use mCLASS Texas Lectura reports to drill into key data at a school level and leave with an action plan to target key systems and drive stronger student and teacher outcomes.
Audience: Leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Language: This session is facilitated in both English or Spanish.
Online courses
Launch online courses are available for the following assessment programs:
- mCLASS Texas Edition
- mCLASS Texas Lectura
Please view the table below for more information.
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Administration and instruction essentials for teachers
Online course, self-paced
Teachers will dive into the essentials of their mCLASS Texas assessment program through this on-demand course. They'll learn how to administer and score the assessment and leave ready to leverage mCLASS reports and lessons to accelerate data-driven student outcomes. This subscription includes an individual seat to the course, which takes approximately 6 hours to complete. Participants will be able to access and revisit the course as needed for up to one year.
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (individual seat)
Contact us
Ready to lock in your dates? Want to learn more about developing a PD plan to meet your needs? Amplify welcomes the opportunity to partner with your school and district to design PD plans to meet the needs of your staff (whether they are new or returning to the program) and to answer your questions.
If you would like to order professional development services, please contact your local Amplify sales representative or call (800) 823-1969.