Savvy Vocab: Memorable and Meaningful Vocabulary Strategies
for All Students, Grades 3-12 

April 1, 2009 - 1 Day workshop

Register by: March 18

Presenter: LeeAnn Nickelsen - Staff Development for Educators

Sign-In: 8:00 am
Session: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Lunch Provided
Cost: $175*		 Location:
CVES Instructional Services Center
14 Area Development Dr., Suite 100
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Workshop Description:
(Based on LeeAnn’s soon-to-be published book: Making Words Their Own, Crystal Spring, 2008, Co-Authored with Linda Allen)
All children have a variety of background knowledge and understanding of concepts and words. So, where does a classroom teacher start with vocabulary instruction when there are such a variety of levels of understanding? In this workshop, you will explore how to help all students learn vocabulary words successfully for long-term memory. Students will be able to process their vocabulary words in a way that is meaningful, and therefore, memorable. Teachers will learn:

  • How vocabulary fits into a well-balanced reading program
  • The step-by-step directions to plan vocabulary lessons beginning with the unit and extending into the daily lesson plan
  • The most current research about vocabulary development
  • How to help students receive words, review words and retrieve words at their particular level so that memory of these words will occur
  • How to help students incorporate recognized words into their writing and speaking vocabulary
  • And Much More!

Teachers will walk out of this workshop with more than 50 strategies to improve vocabulary instruction in their classrooms.

To Register: Please mail your Registration Form to the CVES Instructional Services Center
at the above address or FAX it to: 518-561-0240

*Cost for districts not participating in the School Improvement CoSer 506 is estimated at $262.50.
Lunch provided. All estimated costs are based on 20 participants. Costs will be adjusted once registration is closed.