Hello, Colorado leaders!
In partnership with CDE, we’re excited to offer a number of opportunities for Colorado educators in the Early Literacy Assessment Tool (ELAT) Project this school year.
This site will keep you informed on available professional development opportunities and provide access to resources and videos in support of a seamless implementation throughout the school year.
Need help?
Please contact Kim Ballantyne with additional questions.
News and updates
Sign up Now for 25-26 Professional Development
Returning ELAT participants for the 25-26 school year sign up here
New to ELAT participants for the 25-26 school year sign up here
- Professional Development can be scheduled for the 24-25 school year until June 15!
- Want to learn about the Additional Measures that can identify reading difficulties including dyslexia?
- Sign up here
- New Session: Using Amplify Data to Build Strong Readers
- Using Amplify Data to Build Strong Readers – ELAT CO PD
- Sign up HERE for new session (24-25 school year only)
- Professional Development for new and returning ELAT project participants is available! Scroll this site to learn more about this and other professional learning opportunities.
- Coaching is now available for all ELAT participants. Sign up HERE
- Learn more about mCLASS®.
- Explore more PD options for your Amplify assessment and intervention programs.
Professional learning journey
Prepare |
Begin |
Practice |
Advance |
| 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. | Offering will support advanced implementations, build capacity for instuctional leaders, certify in-house trainers to deliver Launch sessions, and more. |
Significant, lasting change is more likely when you take a systemic approach. Partner with us to do just that by developing a professional development 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.
With a range of unique packages for each phase of implementation, professional learning sessions are strategically bundled for multiple touch points throughout the year. High-quality sessions set you up for success with Amplify programs—whether you’re years into using them or just starting.
Launch sessions
Recommended timing: Beginning-of-year
Propel your teachers into the new school year with sessions that introduce them to their Amplify program and support them in a strong implementation.
1. mCLASS DIBELS® 8th Edition and/or mCLASS Lectura administration and instruction essentials
2. mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition and/or mCLASS Lectura administration and scoring training
Strengthen sessions
Recommended timing: Mid-year, end-of-year
Boost implementation with sessions that target specific instructional practices.
1. Progress monitoring to drive student outcomes for teachers
2. Measuring student growth across benchmarks for teachers
3. Data walk-through for leaders
4. Creating a data-driven classroom for teachers
5. Building a data-driven culture for leaders
Coach sessions
Recommended timing: Mid-year, end-of-year
Guide teachers and leaders with targeted learning tailored to their specific needs.
Additional Coach opportunities with an Amplify trainer (Use this survey to sign up.)
Important information
In partnership with CDE, we’re excited to offer a number of opportunities for Colorado educators in the ELAT (Early Literacy Assessment Tool) Project this school year.
- For schools new to the ELAT Project (2024–25): Sign up for professional development.
- For schools returning to the ELAT Project (2024–25): Sign up for professional development.
Need help? Please direct any questions about ELAT Professional Development to Kim Ballantyne, PD Strategist. If you have questions related to CDE, please contact Megan Rogers.
Participation notebooks for mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition and mCLASS Lectura can be found here.
Complete this survey for your training. Your trainer will provide you with a six-digit code to complete the survey.
View the mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition and mCLASS Lectura Benchmark Scoring here.
Additional resources
Check out Amplify for the most up-to-date information and resources provided by Amplify, such as:
Meet the Team
CDE ELAT support
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