Upcoming Courses!
Check out upcoming face-to-face and live online professional learning courses!
We thank you! When you choose to learn with SPELD NSW you are supporting our not-for-profit organisation to continue its work in supporting people with specific learning difficulties.
Reading Intervention Course – Applications Now Open for 2026!
WHEN: Time and date to be confirmed
30 November -0001
The Reading Intervention Course is SPELD NSW’s specialist course for educators and allied health professionals looking to offer small group and one-on-one tier 3 intervention in reading. This specialist course has new resources, new content and modules to help build your expertise to deliver evidence-based reading intervention for struggling readers.
FREE INFORMATION WEBINAR – Let’s Learn Together – Understanding How SPELD NSW Supports Families and Communities
WHEN: 1:00pm - 2:00pm,
16 October 2026
SPELD NSW provides learning, resources and support to families and communities. Join us to learn how we can support you as a parent, your parent organisation or community group.
Dyscalculia & Maths Learning Difficulties: Defining Features and Effective Strategies – Online
WHEN: 11:00am - 5:30pm,
16 October 2026
This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the defining features of specific maths disorders and will focus on the functional impact of dyscalculia, demonstrating effective strategies for use both in and out of the classroom.
FREE INFORMATION WEBINAR – Communities of Schools Partnerships and Parent Education Programs
WHEN: 9.00am - 10:00am,
19 October 2026
No school is an island. Work with your local community of schools, in your diocese or school network to engage in high quality and powerful professional learning with SPELD NSW.
Understanding Reading Difficulty Profiles (Insights Series For Specialists) – Online
WHEN: 3:30pm - 4:30pm,
22 October 2026
Allied health professional and specialist tutors, let’s look at the different subtypes of reading difficulties and what you can do to support these students.
Reading Difficulties and Mental Health with the Black Dog Institute – Online (SPELD NSW Members Only)
WHEN: 3:30pm - 4:30pm,
26 October 2026
Join Dr Deanna Francis from the Black Dog Institute for an important discussion about the relationship between literacy difficulties and mental health. Drawing on her work leading the Courageous Readers research, Deanne will explore how reading difficulties can affect children’s confidence, wellbeing and engagement with learning, and why early understanding and support matter.
Intervention for Maths Difficulties: High Impact Strategies, Assessment and Program Options – Online
WHEN: 12:00pm midday - 3:30pm, 4 sessions starting,
26 October 2026
This four-session online workshop has been specifically designed for teachers and tutors who are keen to improve their knowledge and skills in providing effective numeracy intervention for children with maths related difficulties and disorders.
Why secondary students struggle with spelling (Insights Series For Secondary Teachers) – Online
WHEN: 3:30pm - 4:30pm,
29 October 2026
High school teachers join us to understand where spelling difficulties occur. Understanding these difficulties will help you support your struggling spellers more effectively.
UFLI Foundations Workshop – Parramatta
WHEN: 8:45am - 3:45pm,
30 October 2026
UFLI Foundations is an explicit and systematic phonics program that introduces students to the foundational reading skills necessary for proficient reading.
Helping your child practise those words they always get wrong! (Insights Series For Families) – Online
WHEN: 1:00pm - 2:00pm,
12 November 2026
It can be frustrating when you see your child struggling with the same words again and again. Join us for this FREE webinar to learn why they might be struggling and learn some easy tips to help at home.
Talk for Writing: 2 Day Introductory Workshop – Online
WHEN: 9:00 am - 3:30pm, 2 days starting,
26 November 2026
This two-day ONLINE introductory workshop offers teachers an overview and provides opportunities for hands-on participation in the steps of this exceptionally effective instructional approach.
UFLI Foundations Workshop – Canberra
WHEN: 8:45am - 3:45pm,
27 November 2026
UFLI Foundations is an explicit and systematic phonics program that introduces students to the foundational reading skills necessary for proficient reading.
Interesting Community Events
Talking Literacy Webinars – Conversations with International Experts
WHEN: Time and date to be confirmed
1 January 1970
Exciting and thought-provoking webinar series from AUSPELD, featuring conversations with international experts as they share some of their acquired knowledge, key discoveries and thoughts for the future.
Think Forward Educators
WHEN: Time and date to be confirmed
1 January 1970
Think Forward Educators - a community of educators - teachers, school leaders, specialists, allied health professionals, parents and researchers.