Previous weeks’ training
We started off the Up Your Amplify Game collection with two week’s worth of at-your-own-pace training.
Your 5-minute video
Actually, it’s less than two minutes, but if you need an overview on how to navigate the CKLA Teacher Resource site, this one’s for you.
Your 5-minute article
This brief help article provides an overview for accessing and navigating the Teacher Resource site. (The video included in this article is the same as the 5-minute video to the left.)
Read the Teacher Resource Site overview help article
Dive deeper
If you’d like to dive a little deeper on the subject of Teacher Resource site navigation, watch the related portion of our recent Back to Basics CKLA 101 training webinar. Jump to the 14:35 mark on the video to watch the 8-minute section on this topic.
Watch the Teacher Resource site training session
Your 5-minute video
This quick video provides an overview of the students’ CKLA digital experience – the CKLA Hub.
Your 5-minute article
This help article and accompanying three-minute video provide a glimpse at what students can expect as they navigate and interact with the CKLA Hub platform.
Read the Navigating the Amplify CKLA Hub article
Dive deeper
If you’d like to dive a little deeper on the subject of the CKLA Hub, watch the related portion of our recent Back to Basics CKLA 201 training webinar. Jump to the 6:35 mark on the video to watch the 5-minute section on this topic.
Watch the CKLA Hub training session
Next up was an overview of the CKLA Professional Learning site.
Your 5-minute video
This short video provides an overview of how to navigate the CKLA Professional Resource site, with is rich with content to help you understand, practice and plan for implementing the CKLA curriculum.
Your 5-minute article
This brief help article provides an overview for accessing and navigating the CKLA Professional Learning site. (The video included at the end of this article is the same as the video to the left.)
Read the CKLA Professional Learning site overview help article
Dive deeper
If you’d like to dive a little deeper into all the Professional Learning site has to offer, you can access the site from the Teacher Resource Intro page. We suggest you begin in the Foundational or Strengthening sessions area of the Training Resources section.
Go to the CKLA Professional Learning site
Next up was an overview of the CKLA Skills and Knowledge strands.
Your 5-minute video
In under two minutes, this video provides an overview of teaching with the CKLA Skills and Knowledge strands.
Your 5-minute article
This snapshot, explaining how CKLA Skills and Knowledge strands work together for student learning, is pulled straight from your CKLA program guide.
View the CKLA Skills and Knowledge strands snapshot
Dive deeper
If you’d like to dive a little deeper on the subject of the CKLA Skills and Knowledge strands, visit the CKLA Professional Learning site and review the Skills Strand curriculum map and Knowledge Strand curriculum maps for your grade level.
Visit the CKLA Professional Learning site.
Next up was an overview of the CKLA Hub.
Your 5-minute video
This video walks you through the digital teaching tools available to you and your students on the CKLA Hub.
Your 5-minute article
This brief article explains the digital tools available on the CKLA Hub and provides login guidance for student access.
Go to the Amplify CKLA Hub: The teacher experience article
Dive deeper
If you’d like to dive a little deeper on this topic, we suggest you go to the CKLA Hub and view the guide at the upper left-hand corner of the main page (next to the Play link).
Go to the CKLA Hub
Next up was an exploration of CKLA Quests.
Your 5-minute video
This 2-minute video explores the excitement to be found in the CKLA Quest experience for students in grades 3–5.
Your 5-minute article
Quests are very dynamic and visual, so rather than an article, we recommend you watch the 7-minute video found on the Professional Learning site. The video provides additional guidance for incorporating these learning opportunities into the classroom. (You’ll find the video at the bottom of the Initial Training page for grades 3–5.)
Go to the CKLA Professional Learning site Quests Overview video
Dive deeper
If you’d like to dive a little deeper on this topic, we suggest you watch the 16-minute video demonstrating the Grade 4 Quest experience in the classroom.
Watch the Quest demonstration video
Next up was an overview of the Intervention Toolkit.
Your 5-minute video
Here’s a quick, 2-minute video covering navigation and use of the CKLA Intervention Toolkit.
Your 5-minute article
This help article is a short and sweet overview of the CKLA Intervention Toolkit—where it can be found and how it’s organized. (The video included in this article is the same as the video featured to the left.)
Go to the Amplify CKLA Intervention Toolkit Website help article
Dive deeper
If you’d like to dive a little deeper on this topic, we suggest you go to the CKLA Professional Learning site and review the Lesson Plan templates designed to be used with the Intervention Toolkit for small group instruction.
Go to the CKLA Professional Learning site Product Enhancements section