Help students build the vocabulary that opens the door to stronger literacy, deeper learning, and greater academic success. Effective vocabulary instruction invites students to explore words in context, make connections, and develop word knowledge they can apply across subjects.

This one-day workshop introduces new ways to think about vocabulary: how you select, teach, and provide opportunities for students to use words in meaningful ways. You will leave with practical, classroom-ready routines that promote curiosity, build language knowledge, and support ongoing word learning.  

Topics include: 

• Fostering students’ awareness and interest in learning about words and their meanings  
• Developing students' understanding of words by exploring their meanings, their structure, and their use in different contexts.
• Selecting high value words for explicit vocabulary instruction 
• Building students' capacity to learn new words independently