SPELD NSW News

Our latest SPELD NSW What’s On is hitting inboxes today! It’s packed with practical resources, planning tools and upcoming professional learning to help set the year up strong for 2026 and support children with learning difficulties from the start. Worth a read if you’re planning ahead and looking for ready-to-use resources. Check your inbox to

Our Holiday Newsletter for Parents and Families is now available, sharing practical ideas and resources to support children with literacy and numeracy difficulties over the school break. The holidays are a valuable time for children to rest and recharge, and learning doesn’t need to feel like school. In this edition, we’ve focused on holiday learning

As the festive season approaches, SPELD NSW wishes all our members, families, and supporters a very Happy Holidays! Our team will be taking a break from Monday 22 December 2025 returning Monday 12 January 2026. We look forward to continuing to support your children and students in the New Year. Thank you for your ongoing

Launching SPELD NSW’s new & improved Reading Intervention Course (formerly called the Teacher Certificate Course) starting Term 1, 27 January 2026! This specialist course is packed with new resources and expert modules to help educators and allied health professionals deliver powerful, evidence-based reading support in small groups and one-on-one. No specific prior qualifications are required. The

Face-to-Face Professional Learning Returns in Term 3! Face-to-Face Professional Learning is back at SPELD NSW for Term 3! This is the perfect opportunity for teachers to step out of the classroom and spend a day connecting, collaborating, and building new skills with fellow teachers. Enjoy practical, evidence-based sessions, great company, and delicious catering—all in one

📚 SPELD NSW Bookshop Clearance Sale – Dandelion Readers! We’re clearing out our current stock of Dandelion Readers to make way for the updated editions with fresh new covers — but don’t worry, the content you trust is exactly the same! This is a great opportunity to grab these high-quality decodable readers at discounted prices while stocks last.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who responded to our EOFY appeal. Thanks to your generosity we can continue to provide free and low-cost resources and maintain our free Parent InfoLine, offering vital support to families and educators of children with learning difficulties. Your contributions make a real difference in helping children access the support they need to

These assistive reading pens are designed to support students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties, offering a range of features to foster independence and confidence. The C-Pen Reader 2 provides text-to-speech technology, allowing students to scan printed text and hear it read aloud instantly. With multiple built-in dictionaries, learners can quickly look up definitions and improve their

Have you seen the latest Decodable Reader Big Books in our Bookshop? These specially designed, large-format books are crafted to support students in Kindergarten to Year 2 as they develop essential phonics and reading skills. Decodable readers are constructed to allow students to practise decoding words they have been taught, with a small number of

As we approach the end of financial year, we invite you to join us in making a real difference for children and families navigating specific learning difficulties. Your donation to SPELD NSW directly supports: Our InfoLine: Just $90 funds expert support for a family, connecting them with vital advice and referrals to overcome literacy and