Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Adults with Reading Difficulties
Presented by: Dr. Lauren Zepp
Vocabulary is one of the strongest predictors of reading success and a critical instructional area to support a wide range of learners, including those with disabilities and those who are multilingual. Vocabulary development plays a key role in building background knowledge and supporting growth in word recognition, comprehension, and oral language. Given the breadth of vocabulary across subject area domains (e.g., math, science, social studies), it can be challenging to identify words to teach and the best instructional approaches to ensure student mastery of key terminology. In this practical session, participants will learn how to select valuable/Tier 2 words and how to deliver targeted vocabulary instruction using four research-validated strategies: inferring meaning from context and morphemic analysis, providing brief explanations, and offering powerful, robust vocabulary instruction.
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Lightning Solution Session: Practice Plus – GED®: From Practice to Test Day
Presented by: Rich Palmer, Midwest Sales Rep, Essential Education
Practice Plus – GED® supports learners through focused, adaptive practice and test-style questions aligned to official GED® expectations. In this short session, we’ll look at how Practice Plus helps educators identify skill gaps, support targeted review, and build learner confidence as students move from practice to test readiness. One attendee will receive a set of Essential Education Workbooks, providing print-based skill practice aligned to GED® content areas. These workbooks are ideal for reinforcing learning, supporting offline study, or supplementing classroom instruction.
