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Beyond the Word Wall: Unlocking Academic Language for Student Success (CANVAS)





Are you struggling to effectively incorporate vocabulary learning in your daily lessons? During this session, we will explore research-based strategies for teaching vocabulary in Social Studies, such as retrieval practice, collaborative learning, spaced learning, and metacognition. Join us as we learn practical tools to deepen students' understanding, retention, and application of academic language, fostering greater success in Social Studies classrooms. 

Each participant will leave the session with the book, Teaching Academic Vocabulary in Social Studies.This research-based pedagogy guide is designed to assist educators in the development of best practices for vocabulary instruction in the social studies classroom.   



Important Session Information:



This online course is self-paced, asynchronous, and only available for Region 4 districts and charters due to grant funding requirements. Earn 6 CPE for completing the course over 30 days

T-TESS/T-PESS:
Dimension 1.1: Standards and Alignment

Registration ends at 12:00 AM on Monday, August 31, 2026
Session ID:
1966874
Credits Available:
(6) CPE
(6) Clock Hours
Contact Person:
LaTonya Amboree
Registration Fee:
$100.00
Length of Session:
6 hrs
Instructor(s):
LaTonya Amboree, Region 4 ESC
Audience:
Administrators K-12, Social Studies Supervisors/Coordinators, Social Studies Teachers, K-12
Subscription Length Location
30 Days Online
Subscription Length:
30 Days
Location:
Online


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Region 4 Education Service Center
7145 West Tidwell Road Houston, Texas 77092-2096                                                        
713.462.7708 | PHONE


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