Core academic vocabulary such as eliminate, demonstrate, identify, and various, are words that are found in reading material starting at about a 5th grade level. These words are not specific to a content-area and are often abstract and difficult to learn.  This 2-part Institute will introduce a research-based approach to teaching core academic vocabulary. Participants will take a close look at strategies for engaging ABE/ASE and advanced ESL students in learning academic vocabulary in online or in-person classrooms. Between the two webinars, participants will try the strategies in their classroom. During the second webinar, the “Virtual Learning Community,” participants will share their experiences and learn about additional instructional techniques.

This Institute consists of two parts:

Webshop: 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Virtual Learning Community (VLC): 

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Presenters: Laura Sherwood and Laurie Martin, Adult Learning Resource Center

A total of 3.5 hours of professional development will be provided for this Institute.

Participation is open to instructors employed by Illinois Community College Board-funded adult education programs only.

Register here.