Understanding and Responding to Reading Difficulties, including Dyslexia
Understanding And Responding to Reading Difficulties, including Dyslexia
Why do some people struggle with reading and what can we do to support those students in our classrooms?
What is this course about?
In this online course, you will gain an understanding of why reading is a challenge for some students. You will learn about how to identify students who are struggling with reading and the different reasons that students struggle with reading. We will explore resources you can access to support students, families, and teachers, and what structures can be put in place to ensure that no child is left behind.
Why should I do this course?
If you want to understand the different subtypes of reading difficulties, including dyslexia, and the support you can provide to students with different learning needs, then this course is for you!
Who should do this course?
Learning Support teachers who are looking to build their expertise in identifying and supporting struggling readers.
Classroom teachers who want to better understand why some students struggle with reading.
After school sessions available!
SPELD NSW Understanding and Responding to Reading Difficulties, including Dyslexia is ideal for an after-school twilight session with your team. It can be delivered face-to-face in your school or clinic, or online. We can work with you to offer it at times that suit you best. Contact us for more information or to book your session!
Understanding and Responding to Writing Difficulties, including Dysgraphia
Why do some people struggle with writing and what can we do to support those students in our classrooms?
What is this course about?
In this online course we look at the complexities involved in writing through the framework of The Not So Simple View of Writing. We consider the many skills and processes involved in getting ideas onto paper (or screen) and explore the various points at which difficulties can occur and what support might be needed for students. We will discuss the relationship between handwriting, spelling and written expression to gain a deeper understanding of the complex nature of writing difficulties, including dysgraphia.
Why should I do this course?
If you want to understand the different subtypes of writing difficulties and understand what support is appropriate for different learning needs, then this course is for you!
Who should do this course?
Learning Support teachers who are looking to build their expertise in identifying and supporting struggling writers.
Classroom teachers who want to better understand why some students struggle with writing.
School leaders looking to understand how to best support teachers in programming for spelling, writing and intervention.
After school sessions available!
SPELD NSW Understanding and Responding to Writing Difficulties, including Dysgraphia is ideal for an after-school twilight session with your team. It can be delivered face-to-face in your school or clinic, or online. We can work with you to offer it at times that suit you best. Contact us for more information or to book your session!
Understanding And Responding to Reading Difficulties, including Dyslexia – Individual Professional Learning
WHEN: Time and date to be confirmed
23 July 2025
Understanding And Responding to Writing Difficulties, including Dysgraphia – Individual Professional Learning
WHEN: Time and date to be confirmed
23 July 2025