Name: Tier 2 Academic Vocabulary: Good for All. Essential for Some.
Start: 2026-06-03T13:45:00-0600
End: 2026-06-03T15:00:00-0600

Vision

In Canyons School District, we believe that all stakeholders benefit from purposeful technology integration within the learning process, focusing on student achievement. Educational technology will be used to empower teachers, students, and other stakeholders to gain the knowledge and skills needed to adapt, create, consume, and connect responsibly and ethically with the broader world in preparation for meaningful life opportunities.

Tier 2 Academic Vocabulary: Good for All. Essential for Some.

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT

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This session explores how Tier 2 academic vocabulary—high-utility, cross-disciplinary thinking words—can act as a hidden barrier to student success when not explicitly taught. Participants examine how students may understand content but struggle with the language of tasks, and learn practical strategies for embedding, modeling, and reinforcing Tier 2 vocabulary to improve clarity, equity, and student performance across disciplines.

Presenter

Amy Gutiérrez

Teacher Specialist, Canyons School District

Amy has dedicated the past 26 years to education in various capacities, starting as a middle and high school ESL and Spanish teacher, then serving as a Culture and Equity Coordinator. Currently, she is a Teacher Specialist for Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah. Throughout her... Read More →

Wednesday June 3, 2026 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
3414

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Audience Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Admin

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Amy Gutiérrez

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2026 Elevated Teaching Summit

Amy Gutiérrez

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