Professional development for core programs
Amplify professional development provides learning experiences that intentionally develop the knowledge and skills you need for effective and self-sustaining implementation.
Learn and apply impactful instructional techniques and develop a deeper understanding of your Amplify program(s) by investing in professional development.
Amplify professional development has been vetted by Rivet Education’s team through a rigorous three-step process and is listed in the Professional Learning Partner Guide.
About Amplify core programs
Amplify’s high-quality programs make it easier for you to teach inspiring, impactful lessons that celebrate and develop the brilliance of your students. By equipping teachers with resources and strategies to provide robust scaffolding and differentiated instruction, Amplify’s core programs ensure that all students can fully engage with rigorous subject matter.
Literacy
- Amplify ELAR K–5
- Amplify SLAR K–5
- Amplify ELAR 6–8
STEM
- Amplify Math
- Desmos Math
- Amplify Desmos Math (for Grades K–Algebra 1)*
- Amplify Science
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 Desmos Math is a new core PreK–12 program from Amplify and Desmos Classroom—available in English and Spanish—that applies a problem-based approach to get results by developing deep conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application. Contact us to learn more about the packages and sessions currently available.
About Amplify Professional Development (PD)
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 core programs.
At each phase of implementation, we offer a range of unique packages and offerings. Sessions are strategically bundled for multiple touch points throughout the year. A variety of high-quality sessions set educators up for success with Amplify programs—whether you’re years into using them or just starting out.
Session types
Select a package to uncover the benefits of a customizable Coach session.
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.
Explore enhancement options to see how you can further customize your package to build capacity in teachers and leaders and meet the needs of all learners within Amplify literacy, biliteracy, and/or STEM program(s).
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). You know that individual change is critical to organizational change. Let us support educators with professional development that develops 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 Launch, Strengthen, and Coach session 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.
- Coach sessions to elevate instructional practice and help meet teachers’ and schools’ specific needs.
Each package supports up to 30 participants in similar grade bands.
Overview: Begin packages for Amplify core programs
| Package title and duration | On-site package (15 hours) | Hybrid on-site package (15 hours) |
Hybrid 10 package (10 hours) | Hybrid virtual package (15 hours) | Virtual package (7 hours) |
| Launch One session per package |
On-site 6 hr. |
On-site 6 hr. |
On-site 3 hr. |
Virtual 6 hr. (2 half-days) |
Virtual 3 hr. |
| Strengthen One session per package |
On-site 3 hr. |
Virtual 3 hr. |
Virtual 1 hr. |
Virtual 3 hr. |
Virtual 1 hr. |
| Coach One session per package |
On-site 6 hr. |
On-site 6 hr. |
On-site 6 hr. |
On-site 6 hr. |
Virtual 3 hr. |
| Suggested enhancements | ||
| Launch add-on | On-site or virtual, 3 hr. session |
Program overview for leaders |
On-site package
Begin: On-site packages include program-aligned, on-site Launch, Strengthen, and Coach sessions. Providing 15 hours of professional development for up to 30 participants, this package will build understanding of research-based practices supported by Amplify program(s) and develop knowledge and skills through a variety of curated sessions.
Begin: On-site package |
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| (15 hours for 30 participants) |
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| Select the session to learn more. | ||
| Launch (1) | On-site, 6-hr. session | Initial training for teachers |
| Strengthen (1) | On-site, 3-hr. session | Explore Core Literacy and Core STEM Strengthen sessions. Session titles scheduled upon request. |
| Coach (1) | On-site, 6-hr. session | Coach session |
| Suggested enhancements | On-site or virtual, 3-hr. session |
Program overview for leaders |
Launch
Propel your school or district into the new school year. Program-aligned Launch sessions introduce teachers and leaders to their unique Amplify program(s) and support a strong implementation.
Initial training for teachers
On-site, 6 hours
Initial training sessions are designed for educators who are new to our program. In our initial training session, educators are oriented to the key components of their program(s), including learning how to navigate, teach, and monitor student progress, while exploring content and program resources. Participants will leave the session with foundational knowledge and skills necessary to begin teaching with the program.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy, Amplify ELAR 6–8, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Suggested enhancement: Program overview for leaders
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
The program overview for leaders session supports district and school-level instructional leaders in effectively coordinating the implementation of the program. Leaders will learn the foundational elements of the program, build an understanding of the key teacher and student practices to look for in classrooms, and develop an implementation plan.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy; Amplify ELAR 6–8, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Strengthen
Strengthen your Amplify implementation with program-specific sessions that support personalized learning and practice in your classroom.
To explore the core strengthen sessions, select your program:
Amplify will partner closely with you to select the appropriate session(s) that will deepen educators’ understanding of Amplify program(s) and equip them with the tools they need to improve students’ learning outcomes. Each package includes one Strengthen session. Additional sessions can be added as Enhancements.
Coach
Elevate instructional practice and help meet teachers’ and schools’ specific needs with customizable Coach sessions.
Coach session
On-site, 6 hours
Coaching sessions focus on building internal school and district capacity and leadership excellence. Coaching is customized to meet a school or district’s needs and can include model lessons, observations, walk-throughs, and/or co-planning.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math, Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Individual teachers, grade-level teams, PLCs,
and/or instructional leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Hybrid 15 on-site package
Begin: Hybrid 15 on-site packages include program-aligned, on-site Launch, Strengthen, and Coach sessions. Providing 15 hours of professional development for up to 30 participants, this package will build understanding of research-based practices supported by Amplify program(s) and develop knowledge and skills through a variety of curated sessions.
Begin: Hybrid 15 on-site package |
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| (15 hours for 30 participants) |
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| Select the session to learn more. | ||
| Launch (1) | On-site, 6-hr. session | Initial training for teachers |
| Strengthen (1) | Virtual, 3-hr. session | Explore the Core Literacy and Core STEM Strengthen sessions. Session titles scheduled upon request. |
| Coach (1) | On-site, 6-hr. session | Coach session |
| Suggested enhancements | On-site or virtual, 3-hr. session |
Program overview for leaders |
Launch
Propel yourself into the new school year. Program-aligned Launch sessions introduce teachers and leaders to their unique Amplify program(s) and support a strong implementation.
Initial training for teachers
On-site, 6 hours
Initial training sessions are designed for educators who are new users. In our initial training session, educators are oriented to the key components of the program, including learning how to navigate, teach, and monitor student progress, while exploring content and program resources. Participants will leave the session with foundational knowledge and skills necessary to begin teaching with the program.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy, Amplify ELAR 6–8, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Suggested enhancement: Program overview for leaders
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
The program overview for leaders session supports district and school-level instructional leaders in effectively supporting the implementation of the program. Leaders will learn the foundational elements of the program, build an understanding of the key teacher and student practices to look for in classrooms, and develop an implementation plan.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy; Amplify ELAR 6–8, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Strengthen
Strengthen your Amplify implementation with program-specific sessions that support personalized learning and practice in your classroom.
To explore the core strengthen sessions, select your program:
Amplify will closely partner with you to select the appropriate session(s) that will deepen educators’ understanding of Amplify program(s) and equip them with the tools they need to improve student’s learning outcomes. Each package includes one Strengthen session. Additional sessions can be added as Enhancements.
Coach
Elevate instructional practice and help meet teachers’ and schools’ specific needs with customizable Coach sessions.
Coach session
On-site, 6 hours
Coaching sessions focus on building internal school and district capacity and leadership excellence. Coaching is customized to meet a school or district’s needs and can include model lessons, observations, walk-throughs, and/or co-planning.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math, Amplify Science
Audience: Individual teachers, grade-level teams, PLCs,and/or instructional leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Hybrid 10 package
The Begin: Hybrid 10 package includes program-aligned, on-site and virtual Launch, Strengthen, and Coach sessions. Providing 10 hours of professional development for up to 30 participants, this package will build understanding of research-based practices supported by Amplify program(s) and develop knowledge and skills through a variety of curated sessions.
Begin: Hybrid 10 package |
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| (10 hours for up to 30 participants) | ||
| Select the session to learn more. | ||
| Launch (1) | On-site, 6-hr. session | Program overview for teachers |
| Strengthen (1) | Virtual, 1-hr. session | Explore Core Literacy and Core STEM Strengthen sessions. Session titles scheduled upon request. |
| Coach (1) | On-site, 6-hr. session | Coach session |
| Suggested enhancements | On-site or virtual, 3-hr. session |
Program overview for leaders |
Launch
Propel your school or district into the new school year. Program-aligned Launch sessions introduce teachers and leaders to their unique Amplify program(s) and support a strong implementation.
Program overview for teachers
On-site, 3 hours
Program overview sessions provide a basic introduction for educators who are new users of the program. In a program overview session, educators learn how to get started with the key features and materials of the program.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Suggested enhancements: Program overview for leaders
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
The program overview for leaders session supports district and school-level instructional leaders in effectively supporting the implementation of the program. Leaders will learn the foundational elements of the program, build an understanding of the key teacher and student practices to look for in classrooms, and develop an implementation plan.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy; Amplify ELAR 6–8, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Strengthen
Strengthen your Amplify implementation with program-specific sessions that support personalized learning and practice in your classroom.
To explore the available core strengthen sessions, select your program:
Amplify will closely partner with you to select the appropriate session(s) that will deepen educators’ understanding of your Amplify program(s) and equip them with the tools they need to improve student’s learning outcomes. Each package includes one Strengthen session. Additional sessions can be added as Enhancements.
Coach
Elevate instructional practice and help meet teachers’ and schools’ specific needs with customizable Coach sessions.
Coach session
On-site, 6 hours
Coaching sessions focus on building internal school and district capacity and leadership excellence. Coaching is customized to meet a school or district’s needs and can include model lessons, observations, walk-throughs, and/or co-planning.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math, Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Individual teachers, grade-level teams, PLCs,
and/or instructional leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Hybrid 15 virtual package
Begin: Hybrid 15 virtual packages include program-aligned, on-site Launch, Strengthen, and Coach sessions. Providing 15 hours of professional development for up to 30 participants, this package will build understanding of research-based practices supported by Amplify program(s) and develop knowledge and skills through a variety of curated sessions.
Begin: Hybrid 15 virtual package |
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| (15 hours for up to 30 participants) | ||
| Select the session to learn more. | ||
| Launch (1) | Virtual, 6-hr. session (2 half-days) |
Initial training for teachers |
| Strengthen (1) | Virtual, 3-hr. session | Explore Core Literacy and Core STEM Strengthen sessions. Session titles scheduled upon request. |
| Coach (1) | On-site, 6-hr. session | Coach session |
| Suggested enhancements | On-site or virtual, 3-hr. session |
Program overview for leaders |
Launch
Propel your school or district into the new school year. Program-aligned Launch sessions introduce teachers and leaders to their unique Amplify program(s) and support a strong implementation.
Initial training for teachers
Virtual, 6 hours (2 half-days)
Initial training sessions are designed for educators who are new to our program. In our initial training session, educators are oriented to the key components of their program(s), including learning how to navigate, teach, and monitor student progress, while exploring content and program resources. Participants will leave the session with foundational knowledge and skills necessary to begin teaching with the program.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Suggested enhancement: Program overview for leaders
On-site or virtual, 3 hours
The program overview for leaders session supports district and school-level instructional leaders in effectively supporting the implementation of the program. Leaders will learn the foundational elements of the program, build an understanding of the key teacher and student practices to look for in classrooms, and develop an implementation plan.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy; Amplify ELAR 6–8, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Strengthen
Strengthen your Amplify implementation with program-specific sessions that support personalized learning and practice in your classroom.
To explore the available core strengthen sessions, select your program:
Amplify will closely partner with you to select the appropriate session(s) that will deepen educators’ understanding of Amplify program(s) and equip them with the tools they need to improve students’ learning outcomes. Each package includes one Strengthen session. Additional sessions can be added as Enhancements.
Coach
Elevate instructional practice and help meet teachers’ and schools’ specific needs with customizable Coach sessions.
Coach session
On-site, 6 hours
Coaching sessions focus on building internal school and district capacity and leadership excellence. Coaching is customized to meet a school or district’s needs and can include model lessons, observations, walk-throughs, and/or co-planning.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy, Amplify ELAR 6–8, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Individual teachers, grade-level teams, PLCs, and/or instructional leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Virtual package
Begin: Virtual packages include program-aligned, on-site Launch, Strengthen, and Coach sessions. Providing seven hours of professional development for up to 30 participants, this package will build understanding of research-based practices supported by Amplify program(s) and develop knowledge and skills through a variety of curated sessions.
Begin: Virtual package |
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| (7 hours for up to 30 participants) | ||
| Select the session to learn more. | ||
| Launch (1) | Virtual, 3-hr. session | Program overview for teachers |
| Strengthen (1) | Virtual, 1-hr. session | Explore Core Literacy and Core STEM Strengthen sessions. Session titles scheduled upon request. |
| Coach (1) | Virtual, 3-hr. session | Coach session |
| Suggested enhancements | ||
| Launch add-on |
On-site, 3-hr. session | Program overview for leaders |
Launch
Propel your school or district into the new school year. Program-aligned Launch sessions introduce teachers and leaders to their unique Amplify program(s) and support a strong implementation.
Program overview for teachers
Virtual, 3 hours
Program overview sessions provide a basic introduction for educators who are new users of the program. In a program overview session, educators learn how to get started with the key features and materials of the program.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy, Amplify ELAR 6–8, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Suggested enhancement: Program overview for leaders
Virtual, 3 hours
The program overview for leaders session supports district and school-level instructional leaders in effectively supporting the implementation of the program. Leaders will learn the foundational elements of the program, build an understanding of the key teacher and student practices to look for in classrooms, and develop an implementation plan.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy; Amplify ELAR 6–8, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Strengthen
Strengthen your Amplify implementation with program-specific sessions that support personalized learning and practice in your classroom.
To explore the available core strengthen sessions, select your program:
Amplify will closely partner with you to select the appropriate session(s) that will deepen educators’ understanding of your Amplify program(s) and equip them with the tools they need to improve students’ learning outcomes. Each package includes one Strengthen session. Additional sessions can be added as Enhancements.
Coach
Elevate instructional practice and help meet teachers’ and schools’ specific needs with customizable Coach sessions.
Coach session
Virtual, 3 hours
Coaching sessions focus on building internal school and district capacity and leadership excellence. Coaching is customized to meet a school or district’s needs and can include model lessons, observations, walk-throughs, and/or co-planning.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy, Amplify ELAR 6–8, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Individual teachers, grade-level teams, PLCs,
and/or instructional leaders (maximum 30 participants)
Practice packages
You’re becoming familiar with Amplify programs and are ready to deepen your knowledge and implementation. Our team will facilitate learning that emphasizes deeper understanding of resources and instructional practices through learning experiences focused on continuous improvement, enhancing your understanding of your Amplify program(s), and customized coaching.
Explore the program-aligned package options below to learn more about the modality and duration of each Strengthen and Coach session available to you at any time during your second year of implementation.
Select from flexible on-site, hybrid, or virtual packages, including:
- Strengthen sessions to deepen understanding of the program, expand practice, and drive student outcomes.
- Coach sessions to elevate instructional practice and help meet teachers’ and schools’ specific needs.
Each package supports up to 30 participants in similar grade bands.
Overview: Practice packages for Amplify core programs
Select the package title to view session descriptions
| Package title and duration | On-site package (15 hours) |
Hybrid 15 package (15 hours) |
Hybrid 13 package (13 hours) |
Virtual package (9 hours) |
| Strengthen* One session per package | On-site, 3-hr. | Virtual, 3-hr. | Virtual,1-hr. | Virtual, 3-hr. |
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Coach |
On-site, 6-hr. | On-site, 6-hr. | On-site, 6-hr. | Virtual, 3-hr. |
*The topics of the Strengthen sessions will vary in Practice packages as determined by the needs of the school/district.
| Suggested enhancements Select the sessions to learn more. |
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| Launch add-on |
Virtual, 1-hr. session | Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills supplement training for teachers |
On-site package
Practice: On-site packages include program-aligned, on-site Strengthen and Coach sessions. Providing 15 hours of professional development for up to 30 participants, this package will build understanding of research-based practices supported by Amplify program(s) and develop knowledge and skills through a variety of curated sessions.
Practice: On-site package |
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| (15 hours for up to 30 participants) | ||
| Select the session to learn more. | ||
| Strengthen (1) | On-site, 3-hr. session | Explore Core Literacy and Core STEM Strengthen sessions. Session titles scheduled upon request. |
| Coach (2) | On-site, 6-hr. session | Practice: Coach session |
| Suggested enhancements Select the sessions to learn more. |
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| Launch add-on |
Virtual, 1-hr. session | Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills supplement training for teachers |
Strengthen
Strengthen your Amplify implementation with program-specific sessions that support personalized learning and practice in your classroom.
To explore the available core strengthen sessions, select your program:
Amplify will closely partner with you to select the appropriate session(s) that will deepen educators’ understanding of Amplify program(s) and equip them with the tools they need to improve student’s learning outcomes. Each package includes one Strengthen session. Additional sessions can be added as Enhancements.
Coach
Elevate instructional practice and help meet educators’ specific needs with customizable Coach sessions.
Coach session
On-site, 6 hours
Coaching sessions focus on building internal school and district capacity and leadership excellence. Coaching is customized to meet a school or district’s needs and can include model lessons, observations, walk-throughs, and/or co-planning.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy, Amplify ELAR 6–8, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Individual teachers, grade-level teams, PLCs, and/or instructional leaders (maximum 30 participants)
New
Suggested enhancement: Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills supplement for teachers
Virtual, 1 hour
Participants will get an overview of how to implement Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills in their classrooms! Learn the foundational elements of Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills, including becoming familiar with materials and key lesson components.
Session options: Amplify ELAR
Audience: Grade 3–5 teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Hybrid 15 package
Practice: Hybrid on-site packages include program-aligned, on-site and virtual Strengthen and Coach sessions. Providing 15 hours of professional development for up to 30 participants, this package will build understanding of research-based practices supported by Amplify program(s) and develop knowledge and skills through a variety of curated sessions.
Practice: Hybrid 15 package |
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| (15 hours for 30 participants) | ||
| Select the session to learn more. | ||
| Strengthen (1) | Virtual, 3-hr. session | Explore Core Literacy and Core STEM Strengthen sessions. Session titles scheduled upon request. |
| Coach (2) | On-site, 6-hr. sessions | Coach session |
| Suggested enhancements Select the sessions to learn more. |
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| Launch add-on | Virtual, 1-hr. session | Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills supplement training for teachers |
Strengthen
Strengthen your Amplify implementation with program-specific sessions that support personalized learning and practice in your classroom.
To explore the available core strengthen sessions, select your program:
Amplify will closely partner with you to select the appropriate session(s) that will deepen educators’ understanding of your Amplify program(s) and equip them with the tools they need to improve students’ learning outcomes. Each package includes one Strengthen session. Additional sessions can be added as Enhancements.
Coach
Elevate instructional practice and help meet educators’ specific needs with customizable Coach sessions.
Coach session
On-site, 6 hours
Coaching sessions focus on building internal school and district capacity and leadership excellence. Coaching is customized to meet a school or district’s needs and can include model lessons, observations, walk-throughs, and/or co-planning.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy, Amplify ELAR 6–8, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Individual teachers, grade-level teams, PLCs,
and/or instructional leaders (maximum 30 participants)
New
Suggested enhancement: Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills supplement for teachers
Virtual, 1 hour
Ideal add-on to Launch sessions
Participants will get an overview of how to implement Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills in their classrooms! Learn the foundational elements of Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills, including becoming familiar with materials and key lesson components.
Session options: Amplify ELAR
Audience: Grade 3–5 teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Hybrid 13 package
Practice: Hybrid on-site packages include program-aligned, on-site and virtual Strengthen and Coach sessions. Providing 13 hours of professional development for up to 30 participants, this package will build understanding of research-based practices supported by Amplify program(s) and develop knowledge and skills through a variety of curated sessions.
Practice: Hybrid 13 package |
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| (13 hours for 30 participants) | ||
| Select the session to learn more. | ||
| Strengthen (1) | Virtual, 1-hr. session | Explore Core Literacy and Core STEM Strengthen sessions. Session titles scheduled upon request. |
| Coach (2) | On-site, 6-hr. sessions | Coach session |
| Suggested enhancements Select the sessions to learn more. |
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| Launch add-on | Virtual, 1-hr. session | Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills supplement training for teachers |
Strengthen
Strengthen your Amplify implementation with program-specific sessions that support personalized learning and practice in your classroom.
To explore the available core strengthen sessions, select your program:
Amplify will closely partner with you to select the appropriate session(s) that will deepen educators’ understanding of Amplify program(s) and equip them with the tools they need to improve students’ learning outcomes. Each package includes one Strengthen session. Additional sessions can be added as Enhancements.
Coach
Elevate instructional practice and help meet educators’ specific needs with customizable Coach sessions.
Coach session
On-site, 6 hours
Coaching sessions focus on building internal school and district capacity and leadership excellence. Coaching is customized to meet a school or district’s needs and can include model lessons, observations, walk-throughs, and/or co-planning.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy, Amplify ELAR 6–8, Amplify Math, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Individual teachers, grade-level teams, PLCs, and/or instructional leaders (maximum 30 participants)
New
Suggested enhancement: Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills supplement for teachers
Virtual, 1 hour
Ideal add-on to Launch sessions
Participants will get an overview of how to implement Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills in their classrooms! Learn the foundational elements of Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills, including becoming familiar with materials and key lesson components.
Session options: Amplify ELAR
Audience: Grade 3–5 teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Virtual package
Practice: Virtual packages include program-aligned, virtual Strengthen and Coach sessions. Providing nine hours of professional development for up to 30 participants, this package will build understanding of research-based practices supported by Amplify program(s) and develop knowledge and skills through a variety of curated sessions.
Practice: Virtual package |
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| (9 hours for 30 participants) | ||
| Select the session to learn more. | ||
| Strengthen (1) | Virtual, 3-hr. session | Explore Core Literacy and Core STEM Strengthen sessions. Session titles scheduled upon request. |
| Coach (2) | Virtual, 3-hr. sessions | Coach session |
| Suggested enhancements Select the sessions to learn more. |
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| Launch add-on | Virtual, 1-hr. session | Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills supplement training for teachers |
Strengthen
Strengthen your Amplify implementation with program-specific sessions that support personalized learning and practice in your classroom.
To explore the available core strengthen sessions, select your program:
Amplify will closely partner with you to select the appropriate session(s) that will deepen educators’ understanding of your Amplify program(s) and equip them with the tools they need to improve student’s learning outcomes. Each package includes one Strengthen session. Additional sessions can be added as Enhancements.
Coach
Support teachers and leaders with learning experiences tailored to meet their specific needs.
Coach session
On-site, 6 hours
Elevate instructional practice and help meet educators’ specific needs with customizable Coach sessions.
Session options: Amplify ELAR, Amplify SLAR, or Amplify ELAR/SLAR biliteracy, Amplify ELAR 6–8, Amplify Math, Desmos Math 6–A1, Amplify Desmos Math (Grades K–5 or 6–A1), Amplify Science (Grades K–5 or 6–8)
Audience: Individual teachers, grade-level teams, PLCs,
and/or instructional leaders (maximum 30 participants)
New
Suggested enhancement: Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills supplement for teachers
Virtual, 1 hour
Ideal add-on to Launch sessions
Participants will get an overview of how to implement Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills in their classrooms! Learn the foundational elements of Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills, including becoming familiar with materials and key lesson components.
Session options: Amplify ELAR
Audience: Grade 3–5 teachers, instructional staff (maximum 30 participants)
Enhancement options
Want to extend learning for teachers and leaders? Have a unique need that you’d like to address? Seeking more targeted coaching options? Our package enhancements allow you to tailor your PD experience to meet the needs of your staff, whether they’re new or returning to the program.
Enhancements can be purchased for all teachers/leaders or a subset of educators.
General enhancement offerings
| Add-on session name | Leadership Launch session | Leadership Strengthen session | Launch (Practice) session |
Strengthen session |
Coach session |
Amplify ELAR Grade 3 Skills supplement for teachers session |
| Session audience | Leader | Leader | Teacher, Leader | Teacher, Leader | Teacher, Leader | Teacher |
| Session modality /duration |
On-site 3-hr. |
On-site 3-hr. |
On-site 6-hr. |
On-site 3-hr. |
On-site 6-hr. |
Virtual 1-hr. |
| Virtual 3-hr. |
Virtual 3-hr. |
On-site 3-hr. |
Virtual 3-hr. |
Virtual 3-hr. |
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| – | – | Virtual 6 hr. (2 half-days) |
Virtual 1-hr. |
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| – | – | Virtual 3-hr. |
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Biliteracy packages
Biliteracy packages for Amplify ELAR and Amplify SLAR
Built on the Science of Reading, Amplify Texas English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) sequences deep content knowledge with research-based foundational skills. Amplify ELAR is a K–5 literacy curriculum that inspires curiosity and drives results, empowering all students with rich background knowledge.
Amplify SLAR serves as the perfect Spanish language arts partner to Amplify ELAR. These aligned programs combine deep content knowledge with systematic foundational skills instruction grounded in the Science of Reading. They adhere to biliteracy principles and support multiple teaching models.
The table below lists Amplify ELAR and Amplify SLAR packages for first year implementation and beyond.
Begin packages
| On-site package (15 hours) |
Hybrid on-site package (15 hours) |
Hybrid virtual package (15 hours) |
Virtual package (10 hours) |
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| Select the session title to view each description. | ||||
| Launch session Initial training for teachers |
On-site 6 hr. | On-site 6 hr. | Virtual, 6 hr. (2 half-days) | Virtual, 6 hr. (2 half-days) |
| Strengthen session Session titles scheduled upon request. |
On-site 3 hr. | Virtual 3 hr. | Virtual 3 hr. | Virtual 1 hr. |
| Explore Core Literacy Strengthen sessions aligned with the duration and modality of your biliteracy package. | ||||
| Coach session | On-site 6 hr. | On-site 6 hr. | On-site 6 hr. | Virtual 3 hr. |
Practice packages
| On-site package (15 hours) |
Hybrid 15 package (15 hours) |
Hybrid 13 package (13 hours) |
Virtual package (9 hours) |
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| Strengthen session | On-site 3 hr. | Virtual 3 hr. | Virtual 1 hr. | Virtual 3 hr. |
| Explore Core Literacy Strengthen sessions aligned with the duration and modality of your biliteracy package. | ||||
| Coach sessions (2) | On-site 6 hr. | On-site 6 hr. | On-site 6 hr. | Virtual 3 hr. |
Companion programs
Additional sessions are available for Amplify ELAR’s companion programs (Writing Studio and Language Studio).
To learn more about enhancing your Amplify experience by purchasing companion programs and/or accompanying PD sessions, please contact your account executive.
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