Join EPS Learning at VSLA to see how Science of Reading–aligned intervention strengthens literacy outcomes for all learners. Stop by our booth to explore our VLA-approved programs and join our session on integrating morphology early and often across grades.
Dates: March 2-4, 2026
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
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Conference Session
Title: Every Word Tells a Story: Teaching Morphology Early and Often Across ALL Grades
Date, Time & Location:
Monday March 2nd, 1:15pm-2:15pm. Room: Shenandoah
Tuesday March 3rd, 1:40-2:40pm. Room: Appalachian
About the Session:
It’s time to retire the myth that morphology belongs only in the upper grades. What if we told you that some of the most powerful leverage for vocabulary growth, spelling, decoding, and comprehension can begin as early as Kindergarten? Grounded in the most current research and firmly aligned with the Science of Reading, this session challenges traditional timelines for literacy instruction and repositions morphology as an essential—not optional—component from the very start. Drawing on the work of leading experts in the field of literacy, participants will explore why waiting to teach morphology leaves instructional potential untapped and students underserved. This presentation pairs a compelling, research-driven case with high-impact, hands-on classroom experiences that teachers can use immediately—equipping educators to unlock meaning, build word consciousness, and change the trajectory of literacy instruction across grades. When we teach children how words carry meaning, we give them more than strategies—we give them access.
Let’s Connect
Stop by Booth #2, join our session, or fill out the form on this page to connect with our team and learn how EPS Learning supports struggling and dyslexic readers through structured literacy.
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