This presentation directs participants in how to strengthen students' reading comprehenson through effective vocabulary instruction.

Students arrive at school with a wide range of abilities. How can a teacher move a diverse population forward? This workshop helps teachers with this and other educational concerns such as:

• what the components of a research-based vocabulary program should include;
  

• why dictionary definitions are ineffective;
  

• how to choose concepts that will make the biggest educational impact for students; and
  

• which activities will increase the breadth and depth of students' vocabulary.
  

Audience:  General and Special Educators - all levels, Administrators, and Parents.