Name: Words Matter: Supporting Reading Comprehension for Adolescent Students with Effective Vocabulary Instruction
Start: 2024-09-12T08:00:00-0500
End: 2024-09-12T09:10:00-0500

Thursday September 12, 2024 8:00am - 9:10am CDT

Ballroom FGH

This session will equip participants with strategies to teach and reinforce vocabulary across all content areas. From explicit vocabulary instruction to engaging word-learning activities, attendees will explore word-learning approaches to foster deep understanding and vocabulary retention among students navigating complex texts. Powerpoint presentation will be uploaded after the session.

Speakers

Vicki Cooper

State Trainer: Reading Specialist, TASN

Vicki is starting her fifth year as a state trainer for reading for Kansas MTSS & Alignment, but previously facilitated her high school MTSS team for seven years. She taught an MTSS group and Freshman English in a 4A school while leading decision-making using data. With a wide variety... Read More →