Teaching Reading Vocabulary
Date:Â Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (Not sure what time this is in your time zone? You can use Google (“6:30 p.m. CST to [your time]”) or an online time zone converter. Make sure to adjust it to the two time zones you need to compare!)
Cost: There is no fee for this training, but your tax-deductible donation will support our tutor training program and literacy learners across Minnesota!
Presenter: Rob Podlasek (he/him), Training Director, Literacy Minnesota. About Rob.
Description: Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension.
But how many words should you teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make new words part of their receptive and productive vocabularies? This webinar will focus on the theory and best practice behind choosing, teaching and reviewing reading vocabulary. You’ll get a chance to learn about (and practice) a variety of activities that can be done remotely or in person. Links to great online resources will also be provided.
This workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
Please note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the PowerPoint slides and use your audio.
CEUs will be emailed to participants after the webinar, typically within 1-2 business days. Please note that if you miss more than 15 minutes of the session, we are unable to issue you CEUs or count your attendance towards a certificate.
If your schedule changes and you are no longer able to attend, please check our training calendar for other dates or video trainings. Teaching Reading Vocabulary is NOT currently available as a recording but is offered periodically. Please watch the calendar for upcoming dates.
This workshop meets the Foundations of Adult Education Tutoring requirements.
This workshop meets the Foundations of Volunteering in the Adult Education Classroom requirements.
Advanced registration required! Please click “Register” above. The registration page will open in a new tab; please scroll down and follow the directions to register. Registration is open up until the webinar start time, but we recommend registering at least one day in advance if possible in case you need assistance. We may not be available if you request registration assistance immediately before or at the webinar start time.
