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Have Your Say – Help Us Improve Support for Students with Learning Difficulties
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.
Learning Links Webinars for teachers – Term 3 & 4, 2020
Learning Links have a range of upcoming webinars and NESA Accredited online workshops in Terms 3 and 4, to empower teachers in primary and high schools to improve the outcomes of students with learning difficulties.
Lois Williams, Honorary Member of SPELD NSW
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.
4th Annual Reading League Conference (online)
TRL’s 4th Annual Conference will be held online, starting 27 October 2020. This years topic is The Science of Reading: Now More Than Ever. See 2 Keynote and 18 breakout presentations, all will be be recorded to watch later. $99 USD.
SPELD NSW Employment Opportunity – Office and Assessments Administrator
Come and join the SPELD NSW team as our Part-Time Office and Assessments Administrator!!
Primary Reading Pledge
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”.
Reading, Literacy & Learning: IDA Virtual Conference
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 of reading in every classroom.
SPELD NSW Employment Opportunity – Professional Learning Manager
Come and join the team at SPELD NSW as our new Professional Learning Manager!
New Literacy Resources at SPELD NSW Online Store
SPELD NSW is excited to be able to offer some new resources at our online store.
SPELD NSW Operations – COVID-19
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.
2020 IDA Virtual Conference, 13-14 Nov. 2020
2020 Annual International Dyslexia Association Virtual Conference Experience. 13 – 14 November 2020. LIVE Streaming General Sessions and Symposiums, Interactive Breakout Sessions and the IDA Exhibit Hall.
The Science of Reading Webinar Series
This free webinar series explores what the science of reading is, how it is taught, and why it is critical to teaching students to read.
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The SPELD NSW office has re-opened for 2021 – We’re here to help
Our friendly and experienced Information and Referral Officers are available to listen to your concerns and provide you with information, support and resources.
SPELD NSW Holiday Closing
The SPELD NSW office is closed from Wednesday 16th December to Monday 11th January 2021. The SPELD NSW Infoline will open on Monday 18th January.
SPELD NSW welcomes announcement of compulsory phonics screening check
SPELD NSW welcomes the announcement that the Phonics Screening Check will be compulsory in NSW public schools from next year.
Developmental Language Disorder
Did you know that two children in the average classroom have a common condition known as Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?
Meet Veronica – SPELD NSW Professional Learning Manager
Veronica Alexander joins the team at SPELD NSW as our new Professional Learning Manager.
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