Professional Development
SPELD SA provides professional development for teachers, educators, schools, and allied health professionals, offering training in the areas of literacy, numeracy, and inclusive education.
The latest, evidence-based courses
Presented by multi-disciplinary trainers with practical & engaging course content
Follow up mentoring for primary schools and high schools
Choose either face-to-face, online or in school training.
We run workshops all year round, so you can upskill and enhance your teaching in the classroom or in intervention settings. You can either book into one of our scheduled workshops or request training at your school or organisation.
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Phonics Instruction
Sounds-Write
Quality literacy instruction starts with a high impact, structured, synthetic phonics program.
Originating from the UK, this program is now widely used across Australian schools.
UFLI Foundations
A comprehensive phonics program developed by the University of Florida Literacy Institute,
This explicit and systematic phonics program equips students with the foundational reading skills necessary for proficient reading.
PLD
Promoting Literacy Development
PLD is an Australian designed method which stems from the fields of speech pathology, occupational therapy, and education to include Literacy, Oral Language and Movement & Motor Skills.
Little Learners Love Literacy
This workshop is essential to teach Little Learners Love Literacy with fidelity, and to get value and impact from your resources.
Literacy
DIBELS 8th Edition 2-day courses
2-day online training
DIBELS 8th is an evidence-based assessment that allows us to accurately assess the skills needed for successful reading.
Join Dr Sarah McDonagh for a 2-day online training session, highly recommended for acquiring an in-depth understanding of how to use DIBELS 8th with fidelity.
DIBELS 8th Edition focus sessions
2 hour online sessions
Designed to help schools upskill staff in key areas of DIBELS, these 2 hour online sessions are targeted and practical, and can be booked when convenient for you.
These sessions are very popular. Book into an upcoming session or host a session at your school.
Introduction to DIBELS 8th for upper primary and secondary
NEW 2 hour online session
This workshop introduces the use of DIBELS 8th in the upper primary and secondary years, with a focus on ORF and MAZE subtests and the use of progress monitoring forms to inform intervention. Find out how DIBELS 8th can be used to identify students at risk of reading difficulties and target the specific skills that require additional support.
The Science of Reading
'The Science of Reading' is the culmination of decades of multi-disciplinary research. We know that learning to read is a complex cognitive and linguistic challenge.
This workshop ensures you will gain the requisite overview of how students learn to read, and essential components of reading instruction.
Numeracy
Intervention for Maths Difficulties
This 2-hour workshop is specifically designed for teachers and tutors who are keen to improve their knowledge and skills in providing effective numeracy intervention for children with maths related difficulties and disorders.
Mastering Maths Teaching
This full day workshop has been specifically designed for teachers who are keen to improve their knowledge and skills in their own mathematical pedagogy and how to implement high-quality maths instruction in the classroom.
Bond Blocks
Prevention and intervention of maths difficulties using the Bond Block System. Bond Blocks was developed by Western Australian classroom teacher Narelle Rice in partnership with Dr Paul Swan.
Specific Learning Difficulties
Dyslexia and Specific Learning Disorders
An introduction to Specific Learning Disorders such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia, with a focus on dyslexia.
This workshop provides you with clear, accessible information about how these disorders affect the learning process, and what they might look like in the students you work with.
Supporting Older Learners
Become better equipped to support highschool students and adult learners with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
Learn about adjustments and accommodations for assessment and utilising technology to support student success.
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