What Amplifying Looks Like in the ACCESS Phase

When teachers amplify during ACCESS, they're strategic about reducing linguistic demand while maintaining grade-level cognitive work.

For example:

Instead of avoiding complex text because students are still developing English, teachers engineer access through:

• Pre-teaching critical vocabulary in context
• Providing graphic organizers that scaffold comprehension
• Using visuals and models that make abstract concepts concrete
• Offering reference materials students can access independently

The content stays rigorous. The language becomes more accessible.