Accelerate Learning with Vocabulary Training of Trainers Institute
“The limits of my language are the limits of my mind. All I know is what I have words for.” - Ludwig Wittgenstein
Dates for This Event
- July 24-25, 2025 at the Learning-Focused Training Center in Asheville, NC
Essential Questions
Vocabulary Is the Key to Learning
Why attend the Effective Vocabulary Instruction Trainers Institute?
What percentage of words in a text or speech do students need to know to understand their reading or hearing? Shockingly… 95%! This percentage is even more shocking when you consider that students encounter about 180,000 new words each school year.
Teaching vocabulary systematically must be a critical aspect of instruction at every grade level, in every subject, and in every school because it is one of the most important instructional intervention practices schools can employ to close the achievement gap and raise student achievement for all students.
When schools commit to teaching vocabulary strategies, student achievement increases. This requires a proactive approach to planning and teaching vocabulary that focuses on both high yield vocabulary strategies and fun and engaging vocabulary activities.
Your Facilitator
Catherine Schwoebel
With over 16 years of experience in K-12 education, Catherine Schwoebel is a dedicated instructional coach, curriculum specialist, and teacher mentor. She has spent the last decade coaching educators in elementary and middle schools, supporting them in curriculum development, standards alignment, and data-driven instructional strategies. Catherine holds a North Carolina teaching license and a K-12 Curriculum Instructional Specialist certification, complemented by an Executive Certificate in Instructional Design Technology and ongoing Ph.D. studies in the same field.
As a military spouse of 18 years and mother of two, Catherine brings a unique perspective to her work, connecting personally with the challenges faced by military families and students. Her commitment to excellence, innovation, and lifelong learning drives her mission to create meaningful educational experiences that empower students and educators to thrive.
Learning Goals
The Accelerate Learning with Vocabulary Training of Trainers Institute is an intensive institute focused on systematically addressing a root cause of academic struggles -- a lack of vocabulary and
background knowledge.
You Will Be Able To...
- proactively plan and use Vocabulary Strategies to build background knowledge
- plan for effective use of Word Walls
- contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach for vocabulary instruction
- redeliver professional development on Accelerate Learning with Vocabulary
You Will Know...
- the importance of systematic vocabulary instruction and teaching vocabulary in context
- the impact of Word Poverty and how to close the word knowledge learning gap
- how to deepen word knowledge acquisition using the seven characteristics of effective vocabulary instruction
- how to design a variety of vocabulary activities for students based on their learning needs and readiness, including Word Walls, vocabulary notebooks and strategies for English Language Learners
- how to facilitate and redeliver the Effective Vocabulary Instruction workshop accurately and effectively in your school/district
- how to provide effective lesson feedback regarding the characteristics of effective vocabulary instruction
What You Receive
In addition to learning how to facilitate and redeliver the training for Accelerate Learning with Vocabulary,
participants will receive a trainer kit that includes the following resources and materials:
When and Where
At Learning-Focused Training Center
Location
- 200 District Dr. Ste 001, Asheville, NC 28803
Dates
- July 24-25, 2025
Times
- 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM each day
Our training center is designed for intimate training, with only 22 spots available. We aim to provide a wonderful learning experience to help you grow your network through collaboration.