In this course, learners are introduced to best practices for vocabulary acquisition by honing in on actual classroom scenarios to assess reading levels, deepen their understanding of student lexicon, and leverage the value of background knowledge and word exposure as outlined by the National Reading Panel (NRP). You will gain actionable steps to implement these strategies into your practice to improve vocabulary instruction, boost your students’ confidence with new words, and expand their language skills.

Audience: K-3 Teachers, Leaders