The Key Vocabulary Routine (Live Virtual Training)

Keys to Literacy delivers this two-day live virtual training on The Key Vocabulary Routine—a research-based framework for teaching vocabulary effectively across all content areas in grades 3–12. Vocabulary knowledge is one of the strongest predictors of reading comprehension and academic success, yet many teachers lack systematic approaches to vocabulary instruction that go beyond simple definitions and memorisation. This training provides educators with a structured, evidence-based routine for selecting which words to teach, introducing new vocabulary in meaningful contexts, providing multiple exposures through varied activities, and helping students develop deep, lasting word knowledge. Keys to Literacy was founded by Joan Sedita, a nationally recognised literacy expert with over 40 years of experience in literacy education, and their professional development programs are known for being practical, research-grounded, and immediately applicable to classroom instruction. The Key Vocabulary Routine is based on converging research from multiple studies on effective vocabulary instruction, including the work of Isabel Beck (Bringing Words to Life), Robert Marzano, and other leading vocabulary researchers. For any educator in grades 3–12 looking to strengthen their vocabulary instruction with a systematic, research-based approach, this training provides one of the most practical and well-structured frameworks available.