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mCLASS Texas and mCLASS Lectura

We’re here to help you support your students in becoming confident readers in both English and Spanish.

What’s new:

  • Explore new updates and exciting program highlights this back-to-school season.
  • Early Childhood Data System (ECDS) resources are accessible below.

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Getting started

New to Amplify? Start here.

mCLASS Texas Edition provides a full K–6 early literacy assessment solution and is built on decades of research at the Center on Teaching and Learning at the University of Oregon, a research center that uses evidence and research-based practices to advance teaching and student learning. The measures are already used in hundreds of districts in Texas. The mCLASS comprehensive system includes:

  • efficient one-minute measures in foundational reading skills
  • a built-in dyslexia screener
  • teacher-led instruction
  • robust reports for teachers and administrators

mCLASS Lectura K–6 is grounded in the latest research on how Spanish literacy develops with culturally responsive content and parity with English assessments.

When Lectura is used with mCLASS TX, teachers have access to the Dual Language report, which provides a side-by-side view of their students’ skills in English and Spanish. mCLASS Lectura is the only assessment to offer a dual language instructional report with built-in professional development for each foundational reading skill, including guidance and resources to promote cross-linguistic transfer.  

mCLASS Lectura offers many enhancements to the user experience, including Spanish measures and targeted instruction, reporting, and more. Lectura is also validated for benchmarking, progress monitoring, and dyslexia screening. 

  • Logging in to Amplify – A step-by-step guide for first-time users and students.
  • To simplify the process for younger learners, we have QR Code logins. Students can connect to Amplify quickly and securely without typing an email or password. 
  • With mCLASS Texas Edition and mCLASS Lectura, students can demonstrate the full range of their biliteracy skills with equitable skill coverage, grade coverage, instructional tools, and reporting across English and Spanish assessments. Teachers can also access unique dual language reporting that highlights transferable skills across both languages.
  • Navigating mCLASS Texas – Guidance on what’s new for the 2025-26 school year in the PD Library.
  • Important to note: If a student(s) doesn’t appear on your class roster, they are most likely missing from the roster data provided by your district during the enrollment process. Please contact your district administrator to request that the student(s) be added.

Early Childhood Data System (ECDS) submissions

The ECDS is a state reporting feature in the Texas Student Data System (TSDS). All public schools and open-enrollment charter schools (LEAs) in Texas must report assessment data collected using assessments that are aligned with the Texas Education Data Standards (TEDS) and on the commissioner’s list of approved assessments, such as Amplify’s mCLASS® Texas edition. Amplify will provide the mCLASS® Texas BOY assessment data (under the academic subject “Composite” for Language and Literacy) directly to the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Submissions are due by January 29, 2026, to meet their data submission requirements in a timely manner.

Instructions for updating enrollment files:

For mCLASS® users who use single-data sources, such as Clever, Classlink, SchoolDay, OneRoster, or Admin Portal

Support

DISTRICT & AMPLIFY

For errors found in your Amplify submitted data, please contact your customer success partner, or you can also contact our support team. Please include ECDS in the description.

DISTRICT & TEA

For TSDS errors, please submit a TIMS ticket and/or connect with your region center.

Teaching with mCLASS Texas

We’ve developed a variety of resources to ensure you have the tools you need to support students in your classroom.
In this section, you’ll find all of the information you need to plan and teach with mCLASS Texas.

mCLASS Administrator

Below you will find mCLASS Texas Edition and mCLASS Lectura resources that are designed to help you access reporting and monitor program fidelity.

Know your measures

Approved screening instruments must take only a brief time to administer and be cost-effective. They must have established validity, reliability, and standards. They must also include distinct indicators identifying students as either not at risk or at risk for dyslexia or reading difficulties. Screening instruments must also provide standardized directions for administration as well as clear guidance for the administrator regarding scoring and interpretation of indicators/results.

Additionally, each screening instrument must include adequate training for educators on how to administer the instrument and interpret results. 

If assessing mCLASS Texas and Lectura in grade 2, administer the Letter Naming Fluency/Fluidez en nombrar letras (FNL) for select students. (Use grade 1 EOY paper-pencil form.)

Read more about satisfying ERI and dyslexia screening for kindergarten and grade 1.

Assessment administration

When administering mCLASS and Lectura assessments, it is helpful to have a physical copy of the teacher prompts and scoring rules on hand while assessing.

Find more administration guidance by visiting the mCLASS Help page or logging into the PD Library in your Amplify account.  

Frequently asked questions

Teachers

  • How do I set up my assessment devices?
    • Assessments are administered using the mCLASS app. The mCLASS app is installed by creating a shortcut from Chrome™ (Safari for iPads) on your device’s desktop or home screen. Click the link for your device for installation instructions:
    • Please note that you need your Amplify username and password to install the mCLASS app. If you have not received them, please contact your school or district administrator.
  • What is the Dyslexia screening?
    • mCLASS® Texas DIBELS® 8 and Lectura assess the updated skills required for dyslexia screening. We’ve got you covered!

Leaders

How do I get my school licensed and enrolled?

For additional information, please visit the Texas Admin Hub.

Additional resources

Here, you can find additional resources as you continue implementing the program, including tools for engaging your students, opportunities to learn from and engage with other educators, and ways to stay up to date on everything Amplify.

If you’re using multiple Amplify Texas literacy programs, learn how to cohesively integrate Amplify Texas core, supplemental, and intervention programs into your school day. Check this out for more information: Texas Early Literacy Suite Guide

Technology Requirements and Guidelines

Check the Technology Requirements and Guidelines here for more information.

Professional learning, at your own pace.

Whether you’re launching into a new program or looking to strengthen your skills, Amplify’s professional learning sessions will support your needs.

  • Register now to join new and upcoming learning sessions.
  • On-demand sessions offer timely insights to support your mCLASS implementation.
  • Webinar recordings to ensure you don’t miss a thing.

For more professional learning opportunities, view the Texas PD catalog.

Access the self-paced, online courses for mCLASS Texas and mCLASS Lectura Texas Edition to learn how to administer and score the assessment.

  • Amplify blog: Tips, experiences, and solutions from real teachers and industry experts. 
  • Podcast Hub: Explore our popular podcasts in literacy, math, and science; learn from top thought leaders and educators; and discover cross-disciplinary insights to support your instruction.

Need more help?

Log in at learning.amplify.com, and click the gray chat button in the bottom right corner to chat live with our support team.

If you need additional support, please contact our support team.