There is a lot happening at SPELD NSW. Across our education, clinic and infoline teams, we are developing new programs, practical resources, professional learning and services to better support schools, educators, families and the wider community. Here is a look at what we have been working on, and what you can expect to see over the […]
Every year, thousands of families and educators turn to SPELD NSW for trusted information, practical resources and evidence-based guidance. Your donation helps us continue providing free support and information for parents and carers, while keeping expert literacy training and resources accessible and affordable for teachers and schools. When families have access to trusted support and
One question that often comes up is ‘when to bridge off decodable readers?’. The questions that follow are ‘How do we do it?’ and ‘Beyond decodable readers – What should students read?’ Let’s start with the last question first. As many schools are accustomed to the security of levelled readers, the leap of faith into the unknown can be daunting. But the truth is,
Applications Now Open: Stewart Financial Assistance Professional Learning Scholarships Applications are now open for Round 2 of the Stewart Financial Assistance Professional Learning Scholarships. Through the generosity of our donors, these scholarships provide NSW teachers with access to evidence-based professional learning designed to improve outcomes for students with learning difficulties, including dyslexia. Scholarships are available
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English is a very interesting language. Yes, the spelling system is complex and lots of people throw their hands up in despair at all the exceptions. We will explore these weird and wonderful features of the English spelling system over time (because we are mega word-nerds at SPELD NSW) but for today let’s consider the
Getting ‘bang for your buck’ from instructional time. Early in my teaching days I had heard faint whispers of this thing called ‘Phonics’. There was a focus sound of the week. In practice, there was lots of chanting of /ch/, looking for pictures that start with /ch/, looking for ‘ch’ in texts… technically this was
Introducing SPELD NSW Insights Webinar SeriesA new webinar series designed to support you—when you need it most. SPELD NSW is pleased to launch the Insights Webinar Series, rolling out across Term 2—a collection of focused, practical professional learning sessions designed to support educators, leaders, families, and allied health professionals. Each webinar is concise and purposeful,
Introducing SPELL @ SPELD NSW Professional Learning EXTRAS! We are pleased to introduce SPELL @ SPELD NSW Professional Learning EXTRAS! — a new series of bite-sized webinars and on-demand modules, rolling out across Term 2. Designed to support educators implementing the SPELL program, these sessions provide practical guidance on key aspects of spelling instruction and
Strengthening Early Reading Instruction: Teaching Reading K–2 Starter Bundle Strong reading foundations begin in the early years of school. Clear routines, explicit instruction and consistent practice across Kindergarten to Year 2 are essential for building confident, capable readers. The Teaching Reading K–2 Webinar Series has been designed to support educators in strengthening their approach to
Targeted reading intervention requires specialist knowledge and practical skill. Term 2 registrations are now open for the SPELD NSW Reading Intervention Course — a specialist program designed for educators and allied health professionals delivering small-group and one-to-one Tier 3 reading intervention. The course builds expertise in evidence-based assessment and instruction, equipping participants to support struggling
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