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Monday June 1, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Recent research indicates that vocabulary develops most effectively when students encounter words repeatedly in meaningful content contexts and engage in active discussion and use—rather than through isolated memorization. This session emphasizes redesigning how instructional time is used, not adding more of it. Even students with strong expressive vocabularies may underperform on standardized assessments when they have limited experience with contextual word meaning, academic language, depth of word knowledge, and complex sentence structures. Participants will learn five small instructional moves that integrate seamlessly into existing lessons and lead to significant gains in students’ vocabulary and overall language development.

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Connie Dierking

Connie Dierking is an experienced educator who has served as a classroom teacher, literacy coach, instructional staff developer, and curriculum writer. She is the author of seven professional books designed to support educators in the instruction of oral language and writing. 
Connie presents to teachers nationwide, emphasizing the importance of oral rehearsal, purposeful classroom talk, and meaningful writing experiences across grade levels. She has also enjoyed returning to the classroom by supporting teachers on leave and leading summer camps for primary... Read More →
Monday June 1, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
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