Community Lecture - Free, Open to Greater Community Presented by Dr. Michael Coyne Professor, UCONN Wednesday, March 13 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM Vocabulary instruction is an essential component of a structured literacy approach. This presentation will describe what explicit systematic vocabulary instruction looks like - including selecting words to teach, developing student friendly definitions, teaching vocabulary in meaningful contexts, and providing opportunities for students to engage in deep processing of vocabulary through oral language activities. The presentation will also…

The Southport School provides transformative educational experiences for students in kindergarten through 8th grade with language-based learning differences, like ADD, dyslexia, and ADHD. We recognize individual strengths, promote independent thinking, develop self-esteem and self-advocacy, and supports a successful transition for continued academic achievement. In our co-educational elementary, middle, and summer school programs in Southport, CT, near Fairfield, Darien, and New Canaan, students can safely take risks and are championed by an expert faculty that is student-focused and uses research and…