Teaching Basic, Advanced, and Academic Vocabulary Workshop
Raleigh, North Carolina | March 19–20, 2026
Participants will learn how to construct a strong foundation for literacy development and academic achievement through direct vocabulary instruction on Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 terms. Participants will explore Dr. Marzano’s analysis of more than 8,000 K–5 terms, which are organized into semantic clusters, and discover how to design a schoolwide plan for comprehensive vocabulary instruction.
Learning Outcomes
- Discover research-based best practices for vocabulary instruction that help all students become better learners.
- Explore Robert J. Marzano’s analysis of over 8,000 vocabulary terms for grades K–5.
- Understand how the cluster approach to vocabulary instruction helps students gradually learn the unique features of terms.
- Learn how to design a schoolwide plan for comprehensive vocabulary instruction.
- Discover how to address vocabulary instruction for individual students.
VenueNorth Carolina Department of Public Instruction Building 301 N Wilmington Street Raleigh, North Carolina |
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Schedule
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Thursday, March 19th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–11:30 a.m. |
Presentation |
| 11:30–12:30 p.m. |
Lunch (provided) |
| 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Presentation |
Friday, March 20th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–11:30 a.m. |
Presentation |
| 11:30–12:30 p.m. |
Lunch (provided) |
| 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Presentation |
Accommodations
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Marzano Resources. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel. While discounted rooms in our hotel room block may be sold out, the primary hotel may still have rooms available at their standard rates. Please inquire directly with the hotel.
Venue parking information: Street Parking and Self-Parking
Hotels
Primary Hotel
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown / Seaboard Station
11 Seaboard Avenue
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
984.326.7710
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $209/night
Deadline: February 18, 2026, or until group rate is sold out
VenueNorth Carolina Department of Public Instruction Building 301 N Wilmington Street Raleigh, North Carolina |
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Additional Information
Product code: WSL335
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Teaching Basic, Advanced, and Academic Vocabulary
Dr. Robert J. Marzano identifies more than 8,000 vocabulary terms, organizing them into 444 semantic clusters. This resourceful word list is geared to help students learn a tiered vocabulary and close the achievement gap in education.
Event Journal
We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Marzano Resources is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.
