Keys to Adolescent Literacy Session G: Advanced Word Study & Fluency (Live Virtual Training)

This Keys to Literacy live virtual training focuses on Session G of the Keys to Adolescent Literacy series: Advanced Word Study and Fluency. Designed for educators working with students in grades 5-12, this session addresses a critical but often overlooked dimension of adolescent literacy — the ability to decode, spell, and fluently read multi-syllable words across all subject areas. While phonics instruction typically receives significant attention in the primary years, many adolescent students still struggle with the complex word patterns, syllable structures, and morphological knowledge needed to access grade-level texts independently. Keys to Literacy has more than 20 years of experience providing evidence-based professional development for elementary and secondary educators, and their Adolescent Literacy series reflects the latest research on effective literacy instruction for older students. This session teaches educators how syllable patterns, syllable division principles, and morphology work together to support accurate reading of unfamiliar multi-syllable words — skills that are essential beginning in grade four and become increasingly important as students encounter specialised academic vocabulary across content areas. The training is available in multiple formats including live virtual delivery via Zoom, making it accessible for individual educators and school teams. Keys to Literacy also offers a Certified Facilitator option for schools and districts seeking to build internal capacity for ongoing professional learning in literacy.