Veronica Alexander joins the team at SPELD NSW as our new Professional Learning Manager.
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Come and join the SPELD NSW team as our Part-Time Office and Professional Learning Administrator!!
With 60 hours of NESA accredited professional learning, The SPELD NSW Teachers’ Certificate Course is suitable for Learning Support teachers, Primary School Classroom teachers, High School literacy and support teachers, new graduates and specialist tutors.
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.
Lois was an Honorary Member of SPELD NSW and we join with the whole SPELD NSW community in remembering her remarkable achievements and sending our condolences to her family.
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 is excited to be able to offer some new resources at our online store.
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.
Jennifer Lorenzo Educational and Developmental Psychologist at SPELD NSW offers online and face to face assessments for children with learning difficulties.
SPELD NSW have brought together some of our favourite resources for Kindergarten and Year One students. Find out more about supporting your child at home.
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.
This month Allambie Heights Public School Principal, Angela Helsloot shares their story about moving away from Reading Recovery to an evidence based synthetic phonics approach.
SPELD NSW Employment Opportunity – Office and Assessments Administrator
August 12, 2020 In the News
Come and join the SPELD NSW team as our Part-Time Office and Assessments Administrator!!
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Primary Reading Pledge
August 6, 2020 In the News
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 ...
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Reading, Literacy & Learning: IDA Virtual Conference
July 30, 2020 News
International Dyslexia Association Virtual Conference. 13-14 November 2020. See leading experts in the areas of dyslexia, structured literacy, and research who are transforming the science ...
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SPELD NSW Employment Opportunity – Professional Learning Manager
July 27, 2020 In the News
Come and join the team at SPELD NSW as our new Professional Learning Manager!
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New Literacy Resources at SPELD NSW Online Store
July 3, 2020 Latest News
SPELD NSW is excited to be able to offer some new resources at our online store.
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SPELD NSW Operations – COVID-19
June 24, 2020 In the News
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 ...
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2020 IDA Virtual Conference, 13-14 Nov. 2020
June 11, 2020 News
2020 Annual International Dyslexia Association Virtual Conference Experience. 13 - 14 November 2020. LIVE Streaming General Sessions and Symposiums, Interactive Breakout Sessions and the IDA ...
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Little Learners Love Literacy Professional Webinars, June – August 2020
June 2, 2020 News
Little Learners Love Literacy is an explicit and sequential literacy program that teaches ALL children to read, write and spell with confidence. LLLL has a ...
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Understanding reading comprehension: From research to classroom
May 28, 2020 News
Dr Danielle Colenbrander will present a one-day workshop on evidence-based approaches to reading comprehension instruction, with a focus on the role of oral language skills. ...
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Teaching vocabulary to improve reading comprehension
May 28, 2020 News
Dr Danielle Colenbrander will present a one-day workshop on evidence-based methods for teaching vocabulary knowledge to primary school aged children. 7th August 2020, via webinar.
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Welcome Jennifer Lorenzo SPELD NSW Educational and Developmental Psychologist
May 27, 2020 Latest News
Jennifer Lorenzo Educational and Developmental Psychologist at SPELD NSW offers online and face to face assessments for children with learning difficulties.
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Online Parent Workshops in May – June at SPELD NSW
May 14, 2020 Upcoming events
Our Parent Information Workshops are for parents and carers who want to learn more about how to support their children with learning difficulties.
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Reading and Spelling resources for students in Kindergarten and Year One
April 21, 2020 Latest News
SPELD NSW have brought together some of our favourite resources for Kindergarten and Year One students. Find out more about supporting your child at home.
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Member Spotlight PosAbility Psychology and Learning Clinic
March 10, 2020 Member Stories
PosAbility Psychology and Learning Clinic offer specialised learning intervention for children with a range of learning difficulties.
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Phonics Screening Check Trial in New South Wales
March 6, 2020 In the News
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 ...
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Member Spotlight Allambie Heights Public School
March 6, 2020 Latest News
This month Allambie Heights Public School Principal, Angela Helsloot shares their story about moving away from Reading Recovery to an evidence based synthetic phonics approach.
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Member Spotlight Janelle Ryan
February 10, 2020 Member Stories
SPELD NSW Member Janelle Ryan tells us why she joined the Teachers' Certificate Course and SPELD NSW.
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Member Spotlight Bronwyn Macindoe Specialist Literacy and Maths Tutor
February 10, 2020 Member Stories
This month Bronwyn Macindoe Specialist Literacy and Maths Tutor tells us why she chooses the SPELD NSW Tutor membership.
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SPELD NSW moves to Parramatta
October 6, 2019 In the News
SPELD NSW on the move. New office location in the heart of Parramatta.
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An Evening with Maggie Snowling and Charles Hulme
June 6, 2019 In the News
International Guest Speakers Professor Maggie Snowling and Charles Hulme present two research talks with SPELD NSW.
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COVID-19 Safety Information
February 26, 2022
SPELD 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.
Thank you SPELD NSW Professional Member Wendy Coggins
November 30, 2021
Thank 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
Executive 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
SPELD NSW is recruiting a Bookstore Assistant. Come and join our passionate, hardworking and friendly team!
Come and Join our team!
November 3, 2021
SPELD 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
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. SPELD NSW joins organisations Australia wide and internationally to raise awareness and share resources.
SPELD NSW Booksale
October 5, 2021
In 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
These 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
As 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.
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.