CKLA DEI and Social Justice Guides

The following guide offers an overview of the many ways that the Amplify CKLA program supports students’ understanding of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Our promise

Developed in partnership with the Core Knowledge Foundation, Amplify CKLA promises:

  • A unique research-based approach based on the Science of Reading.
  • A combination of explicit foundational skills instruction with meaningful content knowledge.
  • An instructional design that levels the playing field for every child.
  • Superior results.

Before you explore the program on your own, watch this program walkthrough.

CKLA Program Guide

Learn more about key program features and how CKLA works.
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Caminos Program Guide

Learn more about key program features and how Caminos works.
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Program effectiveness

Learn about the impact and effectiveness of Amplify CKLA.
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Program structure and components

Explore how the program is structure and dive into its key components.

Built on the Science of Reading

Watching students learn to read: magic. Knowing how they get there: science.

What does the Science of Reading really mean? What does it tell us about how to teach? How can we bring those insights and practices into our classrooms (remote or otherwise)? We believe CKLA has the answers.

Built on the Science of Reading
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Science of Reading toolkit

Explore the latest research in the Science of Reading.
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Science of Reading podcast

Gain insights from researchers and practitioners in early reading.

Expert Natalie Wexler

Hear from expert and author Natalie Wexler on the power of Amplify CKLA.

Supports Orton-Gillingham and LETRS

CKLA brings the instructional principles recommended by Orton-Gillingham and LETRS to life in the classroom.

  • Structured–Concepts are taught through consistent routines
  • Sequential–Concepts are taught in a logical, well-planned sequence
  • Systematic–Phonemes are taught from simplest to most complex
  • Explicit–Decoding and encoding concepts are taught directly and explicitly
  • Multi-sensory–Instruction is delivered through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile pathways
  • Cumulative–Concepts are applied in decodable, connected text with constant review and reinforcement

Watch a CKLA grade 1 Skills Lesson in action by clicking the video.

CKLA Skills sequence for K–2

Take a closer look at the instructional sequence of the CKLA Skills strand.

CKLA Skills sequence for 3–5

Take a closer look at the instructional sequence of integrated reading skills within CKLA.

What students read

Amplify CKLA puts a variety of texts in the hands of students every day to build and strengthen background knowledge and vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension, and decoding and fluency skills.

Reading and comprehension activities utilize:

  • Authentic books.
  • Authentic text passages.
  • Student Readers.
  • Novel Guides (grades 3–5).
What students read

Grade K Text List

Take a closer look at what students read in Grade K.

Grade 1 Text List

Take a closer look at what students read in Grade 1.

Grade 2 Text List

Take a closer look at what students read in Grade 2.

Grade 3 Text List

Take a closer look at what students read in Grade 3.

Grade 4 Text List

Take a closer look at what students read in Grade 4.

Grade 5 Text List

Take a closer look at what students read in Grade 5.

The missing piece

CKLA is aligned with programs you already know and use—mCLASSⓇ and Boost Reading—making the integration between systems, your implementation, and ongoing instructional planning more efficient, effective, and easy for your teachers.

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mCLASS and CKLA

Learn how mCLASS and CKLA work together to help teachers make immediate and informed instructional decisions.
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Boost Reading and CKLA

Learn how Boost Reading supports the instructional approach in CKLA further strengthening reading skills.

Standards alignment and unit summaries

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CA CCSS Unit-Level Standard Alignment

Explore how Amplify CKLA fully supports CA standards.
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Kindergarten unit summary
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Grade 1 unit summary
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Grade 2 unit summary
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Grade 3 unit summary
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Grade 4 unit summary
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Grade 5 unit summary

Access demo

Ready to explore on your own? Follow the instructions below to access your demo account.

Access the CKLA Teacher Resource Site

Watch the quick navigation video first, then login using the “Access CKLA Teacher Resource Site” button.

  • Click the CKLA Teacher Resource Site below.
  • Select the Log in with Amplify button.
  • Enter the username: lausdreviewer@tryamplify.net
  • Enter the password: AmplifyNumber1
  • Select the desired grade level.

 

Access CKLA Teacher Resource Site

Access the CKLA Student Hub

Watch the quick navigation video first, then login using the “Access CKLA Student Hub” button.

  • Click the CKLA Student Hub button.
  • Select Log in with Amplify.
  • Enter the username lausdreviewer@tryamplify.net.
  • Enter the password AmplifyNumber1.
  • Select the desired grade level.

 

Access CKLA Student Hub

Contact us

Looking to speak directly with your LAUSD representative? Get in touch with a team member by emailing ckla.lausd@amplify.com or by calling us directly.

 

Shalonda Johnson

Customer Success Manager

(213) 310-0107

shajohnson@amplify.com