Buena Park board approves Amplify K–5 math after two‑year pilot

At its April 9, 2026 meeting the Buena Park School District governing board voted unanimously to adopt Amplify Mathematics for kindergarten through fifth grade, a decision recommended after a nearly two‑year evaluation and an eight‑week classroom pilot.

Dr. Lauranda Ortega, director of curriculum and instruction, told the board the recommendation emerged from a multi‑phase process that included research, pilot implementation, teacher surveys, classroom observations and a structured consensus exercise. “Based on the data collected and the consensus process, the recommendation is Amplify Mathematics for K–5,” Ortega said, adding the curriculum aligns with the California Mathematics Framework and the district’s existing cognitively guided instruction approach.

Ortega said teachers measured materials against district‑developed lenses — high‑quality mathematical tasks, student discourse and collaboration, accessibility for diverse learners, representational tools and teacher usability — and used a three‑point rubric plus qualitative reflections to form a recommendation. She described a consensus process in which 38 pilot teachers used a color‑coded and dot‑voting method to indicate support; no teachers registered a veto.

Superintendent Dr. Lee told the board the adoption is intended as a multi‑year, systemwide effort that pairs materials with coaching and professional learning. Board members asked about training and length of adoption. Ortega said Amplify will provide initial professional learning “at no cost” as part of the vendor relationship and that adoption length varies by district needs and budget, often ranging from one to seven years.

Board members also asked about how digital and print components will be balanced for families. Presenters said students will use both physical workbooks and digital components (delivered through the district’s ClassLink platform) that include interventions, fact‑fluency supports and real‑time assessment data for teachers.

The board moved to adopt the K–5 mathematics curriculum and the motion passed 5–0. The district will proceed with the multi‑year implementation plan described by staff, which emphasizes early professional learning, coaching and data‑driven refinement over multiple years.