Executive Officer Georgina Perry is interviewed about specific learning disorders on the Square Peg Round Whole Podcast presented by Lou Kuchel.
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SPELD NSW welcomes the news from Sarah Mitchell, NSW Minister for Education that Decodable Readers will be given every kindergarten class.
Listen to the interview on ABC Radio about phonics which is now mandated in New South Wales with the start of the school year.
We are very interested in hearing about the experiences of parents, caregivers and teachers of children with learning difficulties, as well as students who have learning difficulties, to help us respond to the Disability Standard for Education Review.
Come and join the SPELD NSW team as our Part-Time Office and Assessments Administrator!!
Five from Five, AUSPELD and Learning Difficulties Australia have released the Primary Reading Pledge. This important initiative aims “to reduce to near zero the number of children who finish primary school unable to read”.
Come and join the team at SPELD NSW as our new Professional Learning Manager!
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our community. To protect the health and wellbeing of our members, supporters and staff SPELD NSW has implemented restrictions around the services that we provide.
SPELD NSW welcomes news that more than 250 primary schools in New South Wales have put their hands up to take part in the trial for the Year 1 Phonics Check.
SPELD NSW on the move. New office location in the heart of Parramatta.
International Guest Speakers Professor Maggie Snowling and Charles Hulme present two research talks with SPELD NSW.
SPELD NSW celebrates 50 years supporting children with learning difficulties.
SPELD NSW is delighted to receive a $10,000 grant from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
SPELD NSW supports the Year One phonics and numeracy check, it is an important tool that schools can use to identify students who need early intervention and support.
Years 1 and 2 Phonics and Morphology Scope and Sequence is now available
May 6, 2022 Latest NewsSPELD NSW now released our Phonics and Morphology Scope and Sequence for Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2. These documents include the Phonic Knowledge, Fluency and Spelling Outcomes and Content from the new NSW Syllabus for English.
Online Professional Development from Macquarie University Reading Clinic
April 11, 2022 Interesting Community EventsOnline training for teachers coming up from Macquarie University Reading Clinic in 2022. Phonics, Reading Comprehension, Vocab and more – Highly recommended!
Welcome Talia Silberstein SPELD NSW Speech Pathologist
April 6, 2022 NewsSPELD NSW is delighted to welcome our first speech pathologist to the team, Talia Silberstein. A very warm welcome to Talia who will support our growing demand for services.
Seeking a registered psychologist: 3, 4 or 5 days a week!
March 16, 2022 Latest NewsSPELD NSW is recruiting a registered psychologist – come and join our passionate, hardworking and friendly team!
Dyslexia Decoded: A Suite of Webinars from Learning Links
March 3, 2022 Interesting Community EventsDyslexia Decoded courses from Learning Links are designed for busy teachers and speech pathologists looking for self-paced flexible learning.
COVID-19 Safety Information
February 26, 2022 Latest NewsSPELD NSW is working to provide a safe environment for its clients, staff and visitors and we thank you in advance for your support and cooperation. Please review our current COVID-19 safety requirements before visiting the SPELD NSW office.
Multilit Professional Workshop Calendar: February to June 2022
February 1, 2022 Interesting Community EventsCheck out the full list of in person and online workshops available from Multilit from February to June 2022, including new MiniLit Sage.
Christmas Open Times
December 16, 2021 NewsThe SPELD NSW office is closed from 18th December to Monday 10th January. The SPELD NSW Infoline will open on Wednesday 19th January 2022.
Speech Pathologists working in schools
December 14, 2021 NewsWendy Coggins SPELD NSW Professional Member shares the benefits of speech pathologists working with schools.
Thank you SPELD NSW Professional Member Wendy Coggins
November 30, 2021 Latest NewsThank you Wendy Coggins SPELD NSW Professional Member for an incredible 30 years supporting children with learning difficulties.
SPELD NSW Interview Square Peg Round Whole
November 28, 2021 In the NewsExecutive Officer Georgina Perry is interviewed about specific learning disorders on the Square Peg Round Whole Podcast presented by Lou Kuchel.
Seeking a Bookstore Assistant
November 24, 2021 Latest NewsSPELD NSW is recruiting a Bookstore Assistant. Come and join our passionate, hardworking and friendly team!
Come and Join our team!
November 3, 2021 Latest NewsSPELD NSW is recruiting two roles at the moment – a Professional Learning Educator and a Registered Psychologist. Come and join our passionate, hardworking and friendly team!
Dyslexia Awareness Month
October 5, 2021 Latest NewsOctober is Dyslexia Awareness Month. SPELD NSW joins organisations Australia wide and internationally to raise awareness and share resources.
SPELD NSW Booksale
October 5, 2021 Latest NewsIn recognition of Dyslexia Awareness month the SPELD NSW online bookstore is offering a sale for the month of October.
Reading Strategies Bookmarks
October 4, 2021 Latest NewsThese fun downloadable bookmarks provide strategies for word reading, blending and word attack for educators and parents who are supporting both beginning and more advanced readers.
Auspeld Reviews
August 30, 2021 Latest NewsAs part of the recent Review of the Australian Curriculum, Auspeld prepared two submissions outlining a number of issues of concern with the proposed draft curriculum.
Congratulations Vanessa Maher 10 Years Service at SPELD NSW
August 18, 2021 NewsThis month Vanessa celebrates ten years with SPELD NSW. The team estimates Vanessa has helped around 10,000 families during this time.
New South Wales primary schools to receive Decodable Readers
July 21, 2021 In the NewsSPELD NSW welcomes the news from Sarah Mitchell, NSW Minister for Education that Decodable Readers will be given every kindergarten class.
Reading Resources to Use at Home
July 15, 2021 Latest NewsTo help families who are supporting students learning at home SPELD NSW share some of our favourite online family friendly resources for students learning to read.
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SPELD NSW Interview Square Peg Round Whole
November 28, 2021
Executive Officer Georgina Perry is interviewed about specific learning disorders on the Square Peg Round Whole Podcast presented by Lou Kuchel.
New South Wales primary schools to receive Decodable Readers
July 21, 2021
SPELD NSW welcomes the news from Sarah Mitchell, NSW Minister for Education that Decodable Readers will be given every kindergarten class.
School is back and phonics is mandated as compulsory for all NSW primary school students
February 15, 2021
Listen to the interview on ABC Radio about phonics which is now mandated in New South Wales with the start of the school year.
Have Your Say – Help Us Improve Support for Students with Learning Difficulties
August 27, 2020
We are very interested in hearing about the experiences of parents, caregivers and teachers of children with learning difficulties, as well as students who have learning difficulties, to help us respond to the Disability Standard for Education Review.
SPELD NSW Employment Opportunity – Office and Assessments Administrator
August 12, 2020
Come and join the SPELD NSW team as our Part-Time Office and Assessments Administrator!!
Primary Reading Pledge
August 6, 2020
Five from Five, AUSPELD and Learning Difficulties Australia have released the Primary Reading Pledge. This important initiative aims “to reduce to near zero the number of children who finish primary school unable to read”.
SPELD NSW Employment Opportunity – Professional Learning Manager
July 27, 2020
Come and join the team at SPELD NSW as our new Professional Learning Manager!
SPELD NSW Operations – COVID-19
June 24, 2020
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our community. To protect the health and wellbeing of our members, supporters and staff SPELD NSW has implemented restrictions around the services that we provide.
Phonics Screening Check Trial in New South Wales
March 6, 2020
SPELD NSW welcomes news that more than 250 primary schools in New South Wales have put their hands up to take part in the trial for the Year 1 Phonics Check.
SPELD NSW moves to Parramatta
October 6, 2019
SPELD NSW on the move. New office location in the heart of Parramatta.